Firm Profile Kathryn Campbell Chris Varosy Kevin Hammer Wendy Ficklin Jill Vacarra Dustin Howard

COMPANY : Chris Varosy

Partner, Creative

Genuineness is hot! I admire empathetic people who reach out to others even in a callous big city.

Mindset

Design: A plan to act on. A deliberate destiny that starts in your head. Technology: The best technology is invisible and makes life easier. Work Process: Shake it up. I try to interrupt my own patterns. Life: The purpose of life is to gather and share. Tools of the Trade: A mind! Zebra ballpoint pen, a good sketchbook, Exacto knife, metal ruler, cutting mat. Most unusual skill: My diving is pretty unorthodox.

Back Story

Chris applies his balanced understanding of form and function while working on both the creative and technical sides of interactive media projects. A passionate user-centric design advocate, Chris cultivates dialogue with end users to guide business and brand objectives. For over 15 years, Chris's knowledge of the ever-evolving world of converging media has helped him lead hundreds of successful user experience engagements for clients such as Sony Pictures, Deloitte and Paramount Pictures.

Obsessions

Music: piano, acoustic guitar, songwriting, good lyrics, interactive music, Swervedriver. Recreation: skateboarding, skiing, springboard diving. Ideas: minimalism, wabi-sabi, evolution. Destinations: Kathmandu, Moscow, Shanghai. Artists: Matisse, Miro, Gerald McDermott. Movies: Fight Club, Rock Star, Field of Dreams. Food: dark chocolate, single malt scotch, beet salad. Odd jobs: bread delivery boy in Germany, pianist in army officer's club. Misc: party-crashing, open mic, open minds.

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