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- Steven Fuchs
  
  Graduate Faculty at Harrington College of Design
  
  Higher Education | Greater Chicago Area, US
  
  Summary
  
  I'm a West Coast multi-disciplinary designer, Harrington College of Design graduate faculty member, traveled surfer, and family man. My 20-years of experience includes designing and fabricating complex interiors and architectural systems for OMA, Morphosis, and Tschumi, among others; constructing BIM systems for mega-projects in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Boston, Paris, and the Middle East for Frank Gehry, SOM, AS+GG, and MIT; breeding artwork titled "Butterfly Machines" which has been the subject of gallery shows and academic publications; and continuously challenging individual design expertise and educational methodologies given cultural and technological evolution. Recently, I was recognized as an "emerging professional" by the National Chapter of the AIA, was an invited participant in IFI's futures think tank, and I support charitable organizations like Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA/Chicago) and the Surfrider Foundation (Great Lakes).
  
  I hold a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology from Thomas Edison State College, a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), and am currently pursuing a Doctor of Computer Science with an emphasis in Emerging Media and Design Education.
  
  Specialties: Three words that best describe Steve: Creative, Personable & Resourceful. His specialties are team management & communication, building information systems, digital design & fabrication, technical illustration & 3D visualization, and design thinking & education.
  
  Experience
  - Apr 2011 - Present
    Education Consultant / Robert McNeel and Associates
    
    Rhino Level 1, 2, and Grasshopper 3D teaching assistance in first-run online courses, including continued support and consultation in curriculum development, technical documentation, and distance education.
  - Jul 2010 - Present
    Graduate Faculty / Harrington College of Design
    
    Graduate interior & communication design courses: thesis studio, thesis prep, grad student committee chair, member & reader; advanced digital and computational design (elective + specialization); creative collaboration studio; second semester studio; theory 1: ecology of design; media & communications; practice colloquium; design practices; and curriculum, interview, social & portfolio committees
  - Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
    Senior Project Consultant / Gehry Technologies
    
    At Gehry Technologies, Steve promoted organizational leadership, building information systems, quality assurance, technical documentation, and implementation of industry standards on large architecture and interior projects in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Paris, and the Middle East for architect Frank Gehry, SOM Chicago, and Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill.
  - 2004 - 2008
    Design Blogger / Archinect.com
    
    Blogged my entire SCI-Arc graduate school experience, participated in critical design discussion, and contributed to news and event sections of the website.
  - 2007 - 2007
    Adjunct Faculty / East Los Angeles College
    
    ARCH264 | 3D Modeling for Designers (including real-world application of 3D design, CAD drawing from 3D models, and animated walk-thrus using SketchUp & Layout)
  - Apr 2005 - Aug 2007
    Design Manager / Panelite / Froech Design
    
    Estimating, rationalization & product line development; Fabrication of architectural and interior projects that incorporated Panelite© products; and Production of visual installation guides, product brochures, and shop drawings
  - Jun 1996 - Aug 2004
    Research Assistant & Information Designer / John Wiley and Sons
    
    Books by Dr. Osamu Wakita & Richard Linde... Perspectonics: The Art & Science of Perspective Drawing, 1st Edition (Wiley unpublished), The Professional Practice of Architectural Working Drawings, 3rd Edition (Wiley 2002), The Professional Practice of Architectural Detailing, 3rd Edition (Wiley 1999)
  - Apr 1998 - Jun 2001
    Designer & CAD Manager / Obelisk Architects, Inc.
    
    Coordinated residential, commercial & ecclesiastical projects from design to construction documentation, including managing the firm's IT & CAD assets.
  - Jan 1991 - Apr 1998
    CAD & Permit Specialist / Eidson Fire Protection
    
    Coordinated sub-contract shop drawings using manual and CAD methods; obtained permits for projects in Southern California (Commercial including: Nordstrom, GAP & many others, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential Clients); and managed company IT assets.
  - Aug 1989 - Jan 1991
    Drafter & Assistant / R.T. Wolfenden, General Contractor
    
    Hands-on construction, manual drafting, and on-site coordination. Mr. Wolfenden was also President of the Chamber of Commerce and my duties included personal assistance for that position, including: civic events, holiday parades, and business mixers.
  - Sept 1988 - Jun 1989
    Student Intern / BOA Architecture
    
    Organized BOA's architecture library, coordinated blueprints, and assisted senior & junior architects with both manual and CAD design & drafting.
  Education
  - 2011 - 2014
    
    Colorado Technical University
    
    Doctor of Computer Science in Emerging Media, Design Education
  - 2004 - 2006
    
    Southern California Institute of Architecture
    
    M.Arch in Architecture & Digital Design
    Activities: National AIA Internship Conference: Recognition, "Emerging Professional", SCI-Arc Distinguished Service Award, SCI-Arc Alumni Development Grant, Teaching Assistant for 4 semesters (Novak, Gerber, Speaks, and Manferdini), CNC Shop Assistant, Archinect School Blogger
  - 2002 - 2004
    
    Thomas Edison State College
    
    BS in Applied Science & Technology
    Activities: Alpha Sigma Lambda (National Honor Society), Book: Professional Practice of Architectural Working Drawings, Book: Perspectonics, Art to Grow On (Director at Crestwood Street Elementary School)
  - 1988 - 2002
    
    Los Angeles Harbor College
    
    AS & AA in Architecture & Liberal Arts
    Activities: Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, L.A. Harbor College: President's List & Full-time Dean's List, AIA Monterey Design Conference: 1st Place, essay competition, AIA South Bay / Cabrillo Chapter: 1st Place, portfolio scholarship, California State Senate: Recognition, outstanding personal & scholastic achievement, California State Assembly: Recognition, efforts to improve the community, Department Development: Graphic ID & Website, Teaching Assistant for 16 semesters (CAD & Advanced 3D Modeling)
  - 1986 - 1989
    
    San Pedro High School
    
    Diploma with High Honors (Geometry) in Vocational Architecture
    Activities: YMCA Surf Team
  Additional Information
  - Websites:
    
    Personal Website, Pinterest Boards, Experimental Blog
  - Honors:
    
    AIA National "Emerging Professional" (2005)
  - Interests:
    
    collective intelligence, collaborative design platforms, open source software, digital design, fabrication, world travel, photography, and surfing
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- The Rise of the SuperProfessor http://t.co/ZzzYfbFv #playus #edu #edtech #designedu #design #thesis @hcdinfo @khanacademy via @HASTAC
  
  May 17, 12 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Create Better #Pinterest Pictures http://t.co/Ka4LkCCC #playus #edtech #designedu #architecture #design @hcdinfo http://t.co/s00vlEZM
  
  May 15, 12 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- 14 Photographs That Shatter Your Image of Famous People http://t.co/WNwNNFL1 #playus #photography #interesting #design via @jaced
  
  May 10, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- How Great Entrepreneurs Create Their Own Luck | http://t.co/lBOZdG7B #playus #geek #play #serendipity #open #design #designedu @hcdinfo
  
  May 07, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- 6 Traits of Humanity | Playful, Scientific, Legislative, Epicurean, Clandestine, and Gossipy http://t.co/RQAiZs26 #playus #design @hcdinfo
  
  May 03, 12 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- #Google Looking for Automaker Partners as Interest in Autonomous Cars Rises: http://t.co/NoKwz4bE #playus #design #ai #ar #projectglass
  
  Apr 27, 12 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Lebbeus Woods talks with Thom Mayne in his studio about #urbanism & #architecture http://t.co/smde506w #designedu #thesis via @archinect
  
  Apr 25, 12 from Archinect on iOS Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Global Creativity Gap | Concern that global #creativity is suffering http://t.co/sX8H1M3l #playus #designedu #design #thesis #cs6 via @adobe
  
  Apr 24, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- How #Algorithms Shape Our World http://t.co/hbTHkiBT #playus #fascinating #TED #economy #dataviz #design #thesis #flashcrash via @slavin_fpo
  
  Apr 23, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Wind Maps [#infographic] http://t.co/6xsJ09dT #playus #realtime #dataviz #bigdata #design @visually via @wattenberg @viegasf
  
  Apr 23, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses (and Teachers) http://t.co/lJHg0k1X #playus #designedu #architecture #interiors #education @hcdinfo
  
  Apr 23, 12 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- 17 equations that changed the world – and why understanding them is part of modern literacy http://t.co/R4R0L55Y #playus #design #algorithm
  
  Apr 21, 12 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Zaha Hadid Architects Brand Film http://t.co/BK7U7of6 #playus #architecture #interiors #design #branding #typography via @jamesdesigns
  
  Apr 19, 12 from Tweet Button Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Augmented Reality Contact Lenses: Military-Grade Vision http://t.co/F5oZFFHR #playus #design #thesis #AR #ProjectGlass #edtech via @science
  
  Apr 15, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Brain Wiring Visualized: Scans reveal astonishingly simple 3D grid structure http://t.co/DC9jl2Jp #playus #brain #design #grid @NIHforHealth
  
  Apr 02, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Revolutionary User #Interfaces [TIMELINE] created with http://t.co/hb5uJigw #playus #opensource #googledocs #design #thesis
  
  Apr 02, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Future of #Design | Margaret Gould Stewart (@mags) on "Closed vs. Open" http://t.co/9CwkgxSG #playus #complexity #theory #designedu #thesis
  
  Mar 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Future of #Design | Michael Speaks (@mspeaks) on "Design Intelligence" http://t.co/KllHW4a3 #playus #complexity #theory #designedu #thesis
  
  Mar 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Future of #Design | Greg Lynn (@greglynnform) on "Tectonic vs. Plastic" http://t.co/Q3y1msq2 #playus #complexity #theory #designedu #thesis
  
  Mar 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RE:GENERATION [MOVIE] 5 DJs turn the tables on the history of music http://t.co/30AzW3sN http://t.co/WvnOdgXw #playus #remix #thesis #design
  
  Mar 10, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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