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Education and Work/ Volunteer Experience

I wanted to feature some form of interactive element on my portfolio to engage anyone viewing it. I started with the buttons you see above and continue below--my education and work/ volunteer experience will change upon a mouse interaction or space bar click.

Concept

I pondered and continue to think of creative ways to engage someone new to my portfolio. What I came up with were ideas that emphasized engaging the viewer; to me, it seemed both concepts were universal or easily recognizable within diverse audiences. From my perspective, everyone has had a lunch they brought from home and a trash can full of scrapped ideas. Thus these designs were created to represent my experiences.

How it Works

I used Canva and Wix embed to feature an interactive design/ animation; switching between various slides then returning to the first image once the boarder was left/ no longer interacting with the viewer.

Goal

The goal is to engage the viewer and encourage them to explore my portfolio; looking for new interactive elements. As my skills advance, I would like to add sounds and other creative components to this portfolio. For accommodations and ease of use, each design is linked: highlighting the full design slide-by-slide, legible writing, and concept.

Previously featured on New York University websites and social media accounts for:
 

  • Earning the NYU School of Professional Studies Student Council Social Media and Graphic Design Committee (NYU SPS SC SMDC): Rising Star Award

  • Earning the Community College Transfer Opportunity Program (CCTOP) Scholarship

  • Earning the SPS DAUS Scholarship and graduating from NYU SPS

  • For my on-going three year non-profit project (The NYU Getting Started Series)

  • For my continuous community support and services

ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Samantha O'Connell! I am an artist, coder, and graduate student from New York City.

I am interested in strengthening my artistic skills in animation and video game design ideally by learning new emerging STEAM tools. I also want to expand my data science, computer science, and research skills, to continue creating worthwhile social-good projects. Much like my passion project, titled: NYU Getting Started.
 
My passion lies at the intersection of design and technology, where I strive to create visually stunning and functional digital experiences that push the boundaries of interactive media while aiding in community and humanitarian development. I am excited to become a well-rounded professional in this field within the near future.

Throughout my academic journey, I've developed diverse skills that encompass creative coding, visual design, and interactive media production. I am passionate and fascinated by the potential of combining art with technology; designing real-life immersive instillations. My portfolio showcases my skills through project-based learning.
 
When I'm not immersed in experimenting with new creative tools and techniques, you can find me exploring the vibrant art and tech scene in New York City. I am always eager to take on new challenges and push my skills to the next level. My goal is to contribute to the ever-evolving field of digital media and technology through innovative research on human-computer interactions and cultural shifts.
 
I am incredibly excited about the future of this field and the innovation of the film industry. I look forward to collaborating on projects that uniquely blends artistic visions with technical expertise.

Let's connect and create something amazing together!

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©2022 - 2025  by Samantha O'Connell (SNOS)

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