josh.interpretive.tech Open in urlscan Pro
131.191.117.173  Public Scan

Form analysis
0 forms found in the DOM

Text Content

JOSHUA FRECHETTE


DESIGNER & DEVELOPER


SKILLS


ART & DESIGN

 * 2D/3D design, layout & rendering
 * User interface, user interaction and user experience
 * Color theory (perception, matching and profiling)
 * Graphic design & illustration (minimalism, stenciling & grunge)
 * Direct and indirect accessibility focus


DEVELOPMENT

 * Community-focused project planning, evaluation and outreach
 * Plain-language documentation
 * Full-stack web developer (html, css, js, php, python & sql)
 * Data structures and APIs (json, xml, rest, etc.)
 * Embedded open hardware, software and electronics (raspberry pi, arduino,
   etc.)
 * Web and network management (servers, proxies, dns, migration, etc.)
 * Service hosting, integration and management (docker, databases, content
   management systems, etc.)
 * Cross-platform systems administrator (windows, macos, linux, & mobile)
 * Crowdsourcing and fundraising


PRODUCTION

 * 2D/3D prototyping, printing and finishing
 * Quality control and specification compliance
 * Commercial and industrial printing technologies
 * Organic and synthetic materials
 * Label and adhesive technologies
 * Sustainability and recyclability focus


EDUCATION

 * Curriculum design and lesson planning
 * Educational interactive gamification
 * Qualitative student growth evaluation
 * Collections interpretation


MULTIMEDIA

 * Digital interactives and engagement
 * Live and studio audio mixing and mastering
 * Video storyboarding, editing and production


PROJECTS


CLIO


PROJECT LEAD

2019 – PRESENT

 * Lead designer, developer, and technical manager for CLIO, an open-source
   framework for creating digital educational interactives.
 * Directed multiple cross-disciplinary teams for independent host institution
   development cycles.
 * Researched, planned and drafted iterative proposals for community workshops.
 * Compared and qualified open-source software development libraries for project
   integration and long-term sustainability.
 * Created functional interpretive technology prototypes based on practical
   feedback and technical specifications.
 * Evaluated prototypes using established models alongside a team of educational
   professionals.
 * Completed ethical reviews to consider the implications for the institution,
   its professionals and the larger community.
 * Collaborated with educators to create educational experiences that utilized
   digital interactive technologies as an integrated part of traditional
   interpretation.
 * Adapted common pedagogy techniques into discrete, template-based interactive
   activities for informal education facilitation.
 * Created comprehensive documentation with related guides for specific
   institutional roles.

Facilitator Mode lets you select which activities to display as part of your
exhibit. Preview and get the details on activities before choosing. Once you've
chosen, you can enter Exhibit Mode. Exhibit Mode displays the selected
activities for visitors. Activities can be grouped together and rearranged to
create Narratives. Each Activity is based on an Activity Type; a templated
interaction where all you need to do is replace the text and media. This type
allows you to visually compare two images of Pacific Northwest salmon. Look
Closer buttons allow for spontaneous exploration into visitor interests.
launchWebsite
launchGitLab
zoom_outhide zoom_inview project portfolio


POP


PROJECT LEAD

2019 – PRESENT

 * Lead designer, developer, maker and technical manager for POP, a toolkit for
   creating low-cost, open hardware digital touchscreen kiosks.
 * Researched, planned and drafted iterative proposals related to the kiosk's
   design and features using established evaluation models.
 * Created functional technology prototypes based on practical feedback and
   technical specifications.
 * Completed life cycle sustainability evaluations throughout development
   process.
 * Researched, compared and tested 3D fabrication technologies and materials.
 * Compared and qualified open-source hardware assemblies and software
   distributions for long-term sustainability.
 * Developed an easy-to-clone operating system image for creating pop-up, web
   application-based kiosks.
 * Produced touchscreen kiosks assemblies for use in exhibits by local
   institutions.
 * Created comprehensive documentation with related guides for creating and
   configuring the kiosk.

The POP kiosk is self-contained and works with modular accessories. This allows
the kiosk to be integrated into different scenarios. This clamp can be used to
attach the kiosk to tables at pop-up events. These parts come apart to allow for
easier storage and transportation. The case allows for easy access to the
internal computer for maintenance. Everything is modular and 3D printable,
offering infinite material combinations.
launchGitLab
launchThingiverse
zoom_outhide
zoom_inview project portfolio


EXPERIENCE


RESEARCHER & DEVELOPER


ACCESS TEXT AND TECHNOLOGY @ UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

2023 – PRESENT

 * Researched accessible educational aids for use by blind and low-vision
   students.
 * Explored the creation of tactile learning aids using consumer 3D printers.
 * Performed filament print quality and substrate compatibility testing with 3D
   printers.
 * Generated research reports reviewing current literature, integrating test
   results and proposing further research.
 * Formally proposed project development based on research, testing and
   stakeholder requirements.
 * Fabricated functional educational aids to establish guidelines and
   documentation.


WEB MANAGER


STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE ALA @ UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

2023 – PRESENT

 * Managed the student organization's intranet portal and social media.
 * Collaborated with student organizations to provide event and organizational
   support services.
 * Designed and developed a website, blog and event platform.
 * Designed and illustrated marketing and other graphic art assets, as
   necessary.
 * Created documentation to assist with the transition between student officers.


TECHNOLOGY INTERN


EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE

2021 – 2023

 * Collaborated with the Evergreen Media Loan program to provide students access
   to open, affordable, and educational technologies through library-circulated
   Open Development Kits.
 * Designed and maintained technical and research documentation for
   community-developed and evaluated projects.
 * Secured project funding through crowdsourcing and grants.

launchCLIO Wiki
zoom_outhide
zoom_inview project portfolio


TECHNOLOGY INTERN


PUGET SOUND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

2020 – 2022

 * Created lesson plans for elementary school students that follow Washington
   State science education guidelines.
 * Designed blog-based educational modules with prerecorded facilitation videos
   and interactive activities.
 * Developed techniques to lead educational lessons with live facilitators and
   remotely-accessible interactive activities through video conference software.
 * Completed qualitative evaluation of student reasoning skills and teacher
   perception about the interactive lessons.

Activities were embedded in video conference to provide facilitation and
instruction before student interaction. Students created their own scientific
sketches based on digitized museum specimens. An illustrative exploration of the
ecosystems found within the Puget Sound area. Students were divided into groups
to design their own bird based on environmental adaptations. Students are asked
questions about various animals in the Puget Sound environment.
zoom_outhide
zoom_inview project portfolio


TECHNOLOGY INTERN


BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE

2019 – 2020

 * Designed and developed the open CLIO toolkit.
 * Designed and developed the open POP toolkit.
 * Collaborated with the Education department to implement digital collections
   content for their BurkeMobile program using the open toolkits, 3D printing
   and low-cost hardware.
 * Created documentation to ensure continued support of the project.
 * Secured project funding through crowdsourcing and grants.

Follow the cyclical nature of the salmon lifecycle through slideshow, complete
with illustrations and photographs. Explore the food web of animals that can be
found in Hanford Reach.
zoom_outhide
zoom_inview project portfolio


EXHIBIT DEVELOPER


ROGER WILLIAMS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

2017 – 2018

 * Utilized grant funding and open NASA resources to create an interactive
   exhibit about the potentials of extraterrestrial life.
 * Operated as part of a small team to design and develop low-cost, re-usable
   exhibit kiosks using open-source hardware and software.
 * Designed and produced the collection of educational infographic videos on
   display.

Roger William's Natural History Museum 'Habitable Worlds? Searching for Life in
our Solar System and Beyond' kiosk
zoom_outhide
zoom_inview project portfolio


MEDIA LAB MANAGER


ASTRONOVA INC.

2011 – 2019

 * Assisted with the research, development and support of printer and media
   product portfolios.
 * Defined the Media Lab's protocols and procedures for quality control, product
   testing and laboratory maintenance.
 * Performed qualitative and quantitative testing using industry-standard
   methods and test equipment.
 * Prepared reports that informed customer applications and company-wide product
   decisions.
 * Coordinated with international branches and partners to explore and qualify
   manufacturer alternatives to create a cohesive international inventory.
 * Developed and maintained a database cataloging product lines' relevant
   technical specifications, test data and anecdotal information.
 * Developed and curated a product offering intranet portal for use by
   management, sales, support and marketing personnel.
 * Managed archives of past work orders, requisitions, complaints, test reports
   and samples.
 * Established lab priorities, managed schedules, organized workloads, and kept
   management informed about the status of active projects on a daily basis.
 * Managed laboratory network infrastructure and performed troubleshooting of
   hardware, software or other peripherals.
 * Provided technical product support to support technicians and customers.
 * Ensured product performance in unique and complex customer applications.
 * Trained company personnel regarding new or updated product offerings to
   ensure smooth customer adoption and continued satisfaction.
 * Developed commercial printer media profiles for optimal print quality and
   color matching.
 * Inspected incoming raw materials, manufacturing processes, and outgoing final
   product for quality control.
 * Evaluated defective products to identify root-cause errors and implement
   procedures to prevent future recurrences.

Custom products could be added to the database by assembling constructions of
vendor parts. Each product could have it's own properties, as well as those
inhereted from constituent parts. All of this infomation is listed on an
intranet portal accessible by employees. Individual products could be filtered
out depending on material properties.
zoom_outhide zoom_inview project portfolio


DESIGNER, DEVELOPER & MAKER


FREELANCE

2010 – PRESENT

 * Volunteered websites for local non-profits, such as animal adoption services,
   theater organizations, museums, libraries or other public institutions.
 * Designed and developed websites and promotional content for local restaurants
   and organizations.
 * Designed merchandise, promotional material and websites for local bands.
 * Designed portfolio and resume websites for local professionals.
 * Performed live event sound mixing and management.

Local acoustic cover band webite Local music production and event company webite
Local family-owned restaurant group Local family-owned restaurant group Flyer
for a local band Logo for a local band Website for a local band Merchandise for
a local band Website for a local band Portfolio and blog for a local animator
and illustrator Flyer for a local band Portfolio for a local artist Website for
a local band Website for a local catering company Website for a local theatre
company Website for a local theatre company Website for a local tutor
zoom_outhide zoom_inview project portfolio


ARTIST


NON-PROFESSIONAL

2010 – PRESENT

 * Work is created through Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Seasons - Adobe Illustrator Mountainscape - Adobe Photoshop Seeking Tranquility
- Adobe Photoshop Aura - Adobe Photoshop Landscape 1 - Adobe Photoshop Landscape
2 - Adobe Photoshop Landscape 3 - Adobe Photoshop Hedwig - Adobe Photoshop Frida
Kahlo - Adobe Photoshop Frida Kahlo - Adobe Illustrator and Stacked Paper Motion
- Adobe Illustrator and Stacked Paper Gestalt - Adobe Illustrator and Stacked
Paper
zoom_outhide zoom_inview art portfolio


PUBLICATIONS


DESIGNING CLIO

MUSEWEB 2020

 * CLIO is an open-source digital interactive toolkit that aims to lower the
   knowledge ceiling required to implement interactive exhibits by creating a
   series of activity templates that can be customized by anyone with access to
   a computer.


AWARDS


NANCY J. GERSHENFELD

FELLOWSHIP

 * Awarded by the University of Washington for demonstrating leadership in
   special librarianship and information entrepreneurship.


PRESIDENT'S EQUITY FUND

GRANT

 * Awarded by the Evergreen State College to develop Open Development Kits for
   circulation within the Media Loan program.


MICROSOFT ALUMNI

SCHOLARSHIP

 * Awarded by the Evergreen Foundation for the creative incorporation of
   technology into the informal eduction field.


CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY

GRANT

 * Awarded by the Resilience Lab and University of Washington to develop a
   sustainable, open toolkit for museum exhibit technology.


EDUCATION


UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON


MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

2026

 * Candidate graduate student for University of Washington's Master of Library
   and Information Science program.


EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE


BACHELOR OF ARTS

2023

 * Completed workshops with the Evergreen Natural History Museum, the Daniel J
   Evans Library, the House of Welcome and the Evergreen Gallery to consider
   applications of kiosk-integrated exhibits through perspectives of
   accessibility, equity, sustainability, integration, educational potential,
   and overall visitor experience.
 * Placed on the President’s List for outstanding academic performance.
 * Provided artwork for student gallery exhibitions.

© 2024