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Neal Cross

TimeSensible

The best way to learn new technologies is to create a project on your own. This application came out of my desire to build an online application for a power user and to learn jQuery, app mode mobile, and asynchronous one page apps. I started with the question "what is wrong with email?" and several observations I have made around email and mobile devices.

After drawing several sketches I came up with an idea of embedding quick reply buttons in email. This would be an email that the receiver would take seriously kind of like a FedEx for email. If the receiver does not click a response the email itself could take action to ensure its own response. I liked "Time-Sensitive" as a name so people would take it seriously. Quick iterative prototypes and a creative process built this app.

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Neal Cross

TimeSensible

The best way to learn new technologies is to create a project on your own. This application came out of my desire to build an online application for a power user and to learn jQuery, app mode mobile, and asynchronous one page apps. I started with the question "what is wrong with email?" and several observations I have made around email and mobile devices.

After drawing several sketches I came up with an idea of embedding quick reply buttons in email. This would be an email that the receiver would take seriously kind of like a FedEx for email. If the receiver does not click a response the email itself could take action to ensure its own response. I liked "Time-Sensitive" as a name so people would take it seriously. Quick iterative prototypes and a creative process built this app.

Work Experience

UX Designer & Researcher | Intellinet Consulting, FPT Software.

8/2017 - current (6 years +), Atlanta Georgia
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Freelance

1/2016 - 8/2017, Duluth Georgia
  • Designed Logos, T-Shirts and websites for various clients.
  • UX/UI Design Engineer | Tripwire, Inc.

    2/2013 - 1/2016 (3 years), Alpharetta Georgia
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    Accomplishments

    Creative Director | Prism Technologies, Inc.

    2/2007 - 2/2013 (6 years), Norcross Georgia
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    Accomplishments

    Senior Designer | Interactive Planet, Inc. (ipi.net)

    5/2004 - 2/2007 (2 years 9 months), Atlanta Georgia
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    Accomplishments

    Graphic Designer/Webmaster | Q1 Labs, Inc.

    9/2002 - 2/2004 (1 years 5 months), Atlanta Georgia

    Worked closely with marketing team to design and develop q1labs.com from concept through completion and on deadline. Designed and maintained company intranet. Created Flash interactive software demos to be viewed from the website. Developed consistent brand identity throughout all print and electronic media. Created newsletter template and sent out email blasts using Vertical Response.

    Graphic Designer | PaySys International, Inc.

    11/1999 - 5/2002 (3 years), Norcross Georgia

    Designed, developed and maintained internal and external websites through two re-brandings; Delos Payment Systems and CoreCard Software. Worked closely with marketing and software development team on PowerPoint and HTML software product demos. Named "HTML Lead" by product development team.

    Graphic Designer | Fleur-De-Lys Textiles

    5/1999 - 11/1999 (7 months), Norcross Georgia

    Worked on developing company identity. Designed packaging for bed sheets and towels. Designed layouts for encyclopedia project.

    Graphic Design Intern | Willow Marketing

    8/1998 - 1/1999, Indianapolis, IN

    Created logos and illustrations for various clients. Participated in group brainstorming discussions. General assistance to designers: style sheet setup, scanning, presentation boards and mockups.

    Education

    5/1999 Ball State University, Fine Art Graphic Design, Muncie, IN

    Bachelor's Degree

    Awards

    At Tripwire, in 2014, i was given the "INSPIRE-IT ON FIRE!" award for team contributions.

    Prism won two second place awards for design and content at the 2012 Digital Signage Expo for a traveling exhibition on green architecture created for Museum of Design Atlanta. I designed and directed the content development of the 8 large interactive touch screens in the exhibit.