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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Jennifer KumerAbout Jennifer Kumer : Jennifer is a human(ity)-centered design researcher who is passionate about designing for social innovation. Through her work, she explores how games can be used as tools for understanding, empathy, and social change. Originally from Hong Kong, Jennifer studied and lived in the United States for 10 years before moving to the Netherlands in 2017. She has published three games and has been a part of the development of numerous award-winning design projects.
Willem de Kooning Academy
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Graphic designer Media, graphic, printing, culture, design
EDUCATION:
2022, Design Research, MA, Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam/Netherlands
2017, Media & Communications, BA, Maharishi International University, Iowa/USA
2017, Sustainable Living, BA, Maharishi International University, Iowa/USA
EXPERIENCE:
2021-Present, Associate Experience Designer, Playspace, ROTTERDAM/NETHERLANDS
2021-2022, Guest Tutor of "Game Thinking" Elective, Willem de Kooning Academy, ROTTERDAM/NETHERLANDS
2020, Studio Intern, Studio Claudy Jongstra, FRIESLAND/NETHERLANDS
2019, Graphic Design Intern, Studio Renate Boere, THE HAGUE/NETHERLANDS
2016, Marketing Graphic Designer, Internet Strategics, IOWA/USA
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2019, "Empathic Wisdom", 4Bid Gallery, AMSTERDAM/NETHERLANDS
AWARDS:
2022, Gold in Product Design (Toy Design: Board and Card Game), IDA International Design Award
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2021, "When My Time Comes: an end-of-life conversation game", Mediamatic Penny for Your Thoughts, https://www.mediamatic.net/nl/page/384478/when-my-
time-comes, May, AMSTERDAM/NETHERLANDS
2021, "Escape", Salann Magazine, Page 151, Second Edition February, COLORADO/USA
BOOKS:
2013, “The Little Book of Wealth", 134 pages, Dangdai China Publishing House Furniture", Translator, BEIJING/CHINA, ISBN9787515402185.
2019, "A Journey of Riches: Building Your Dreams", 18 pages, Motion Media International, Chapter Author, ISBN9781925919127.
2020, "Beyond Design: Making Socially Relevant Projects Successful", BIS Publisher, 191 pages, Translator & Editor, THE HAGUE/NETHERLANDS, ISBN9789063695941
2020, "Beyond Design: The Game of Social Solutions", BIS Publisher, a game with 120 cards, Editor, THE HAGUE/NETHERLANDS, ISBN9789063695958
2021, "Cards for Couples", a game with 54 cards, Microcosm Publishing, OREGON/USA, Designer, ISBN9781648410574.
ACCOLADES:
2017, "Youngest to Graduate", Maharishi International University, IOWA/USA.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Native)
Chinese Mandarin (Native)
Chinese Cantonese (Near Native)
Dutch (Pre-Intermediate)
Japanese (Intermediate)
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Adobe Illustrator, Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop, Advanced
Adobe Lightroom, Advanced
Adobe Premiere, Intermediate
Adobe InDesign, Advanced
Figma, Intermediate
Miro, Advanced
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
2022, "Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide", "Journey Mapping", Interaction Design Foundation, ONLINE
2021, "Learning Experience Design Training", LXD.org, ONLINE
2019, "Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Training", Kaizen-Muse by Jill Badonsky, ONLINE
2018, "Authentic Relating Level 3 Certified Facilitator Training", Authentic Relating International, BALI/INDONESIA
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2021, BNO, AMSTERDAM/NETHERLANDS
HOBBIES:
Textile art, black-out poetry, improv dancing, game playing, and game making.
WEB SITE:
www.jenniferkumer.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2022-09-28 21:13:06
COUNTRY/REGION:
Netherlands
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
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