Located in Berlin, Germany

Email: kovar@transopticmedia.net

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Objective

I help clients create positive experiences for their customers and audience. For me, design is not simply the dressing up or decoration of information, but rather it is a responsibility that those of us working in creative fields must take upon ourselves—a responsibility to strive for visual clarity, effective communication and usability. I believe that usability is equally important in the realm of print, digital signage, projection and live experiences, as it is with user interfaces and onscreen products.

Experience

Jul 1999 - May 2006 Message Makers Graphic Artist
Lansing, MI

Worked on Harley-Davidson international training projects, including interactive media, theme developement, and projection design.

Apr 2006 - Aug 2007 Kaplan Freelance Designer
Chicago, IL

Developed identity materials, including catalogs, brochures and interactive projects for a variety of Kaplan divisions, including; Kaplan Financial, Kaplan Publishing, and Kaplan CPA Education.

Apr 2006 - Present AVT Event Technologies Freelance Interactive Artist
Chicago, IL

Work on a variety of projects including motion graphics for digital signage, and web design for Hyatt, Hilton and Omni Hotels.

Present Steven Kovar Interactive Principal Designer
Berlin, Germany

Freelance identity of Steven Kovar, representing his work and portfolio.

Education

1996 - 2000 Lansing Community College Associates of Applied Arts
Lansing, MI

You may also view Steven's portfolio of work.