Sam Strong, Aia Email & Phone Number

I'm on a mission to help companies create unique experiences that foster new connections between people, technology, and products. I'm particularly interested in augmented reality, and I'm currently focused on developing AR experiences in Unity and other real-time rendering software such as TouchDesigner.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:DESIGN - Strong 3D design skills with a focus on user experience. Worked on dozens of design projects ranging from digital to constructed. Notably, I was heavily involved in designing a building that won an "Orchid" Award for design excellence in San Diego's Orchids and Onions Awards in 2020.LEADERSHIP - Spearheaded many graphics teams for project deadlines, competitions, and presentations. Recently helped my team at Miller Hull win a contract by leading the graphics team to create a powerful animation as part of our submission.3D MODELING - Excellent at translating ideas into digital models and iterating on them to keep projects moving. Experience in a fast-paced work environment, creating models for renders, animations, and technical drawings. GRAPHICS - Long history of telling design stories though presentations, diagrams, renderings, and animations. My thesis presentation helped me win an AIA.CCC (American Institute of Architects, California Central Coast) Award in 2017. More recently, a presentation I put together was selected as part of Y.E.S. (Year End Show) at Miller Hull.COLLABORATION - Experience collaborating with teams of engineers and designers to manifest unified and functional designs. Worked on multiple buildings that required an advanced level of coordination to achieve sustainable design certifications such as LEED Gold, Net-Zero Energy, and LBC Petal Certification.TOOLS:I've always aimed to push the boundaries of my creativity. I pride myself in thinking outside the box and learning new tools to facilitate my ideas. This mindset has helped me continually adapt to evolving technology and has positioned me as a go-to resource for creating unique digital content. Here are some of the tools I use to create prototypes and polished designs:UnityC#FigmaPhotoshopIllustratorInDesignAfter EffectsBlenderRhinoSketchupRevitTouchdesignerLumionI'm currently seeking a new opportunity where I can contribute my strong design, 3D modeling, and collaboration skills to help companies create unique experiences with XR. I'm open to learning about new opportunities in the NYC area and am happy to send my resume. Please email me at sampstrong@outlook.com or contact me directly at 208.720.8571.