WHO AM I?
That’s a highly philosophical question. According to Carl Sagan, I’m stardust, but if you look at my birth certificate it clearly says I’m “Simon Eli Kamali, born in Gothenburg 1995”.
What it doesn’t say, though, is that I’ve been studying Digital Design for the past two years at Yrgo Göteborg. During my studies I discovered my interest in web design and motion, especially a combination of the two.
For my master’s thesis project I decided to explore whether or not Spline 3D could be used as a game engine. Let’s just say it’s not quite suitable for AAA games, yet. But it’s definitely a fun tool to use. Who doesn’t love interactive 3D content?
I gained an interest in photography at a young age. Having spent all my summers in Iceland, I became especially interested in nature photography.
In high school I studied filmmaking, and it was also during my high school years I developed a huge interest in music. I'm a self-taught guitarist, among other instruments. In recent years I’ve started producing music on my own and currently have two released songs on Spotify.
I guess I’m what you call a “Jack of all trades, (fill in the blank)”.
CV
Phone: +46 769 4664 98
E-mail: simon.kamali@hotmail.com
Address: Mattssonsliden 4, Gothenburg, Sweden
Instagram: simonkamali.studio
LinkedIn: Simon Kamali
CPAC Systems 2024-11 - On going
I currently have an internship at CPAC Systems as a Digital Designer. My main focus is rebranding the company and re-building the website from the ground up as the company is migrating from Wordpress to Webflow. Additionally I’m helping the company with the marketing strategy, content creation for social media and photo/video editing.
Vittraskolan Kronhusparken 2023/01 - 2023/08
I worked as a Student Coach, closely collaborating with the principal, school counselor, and special education teachers to support students with various neuropsychiatric disorders. I also assisted students facing social challenges, including those living in underprivileged areas or environments where drug use and criminal activities are prevalent.
IES Johanneberg 2019/08 - 2023/01
During my years at IES I had a few different positions. I was a student assistant for children with neuropsychiatric disorders, ages 13-15. I have also worked as a Swedish teacher for newly arrived students. Previously I also worked within 'Care and Development', which involves creating a safe environment in the hallways and the common room.
Backaskolan 2015/12 - 2019/08
At Backaskolan I worked as a student assistant for children with neuropsychiatric disorders, ages 5-12, and as an assisting pedagogue during the after-school program.
EDUCATION
Yrgo: 2023 - On going
Digital Design
Munkebäcksgymnasiet: 2011 - 2014
Aesthetics/Media and Film
MAIN TOOLS
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
WHEN I'M NOT DESIGNING
Wow, you really scrolled this far? I guess this page isn’t a complete failure then (can you tell I have the “designer-imposter-syndrome”?).
Anyway, so who am I when I’m not designing? Like you saw in the beginning, I’m a wannabe musician (imposter-syndrome??). I’ve got a huge interest in music and listen to everything between Chopin to Nirvana. I mainly play electric guitar and recently started producing my own music. I currently have two songs released on Spotify under the artist name Indró, and recorded and produced a song for a friend of mine, Paudie Larkin, which can also be found on Spotify under his name.
What else? I like pool. No, not swimming, I mean the game you play while you drink beer. I’d concider myself quite decent, but no where near professional. I also like dart. No, not running, I mean the game you play while you drink beer. Recurring theme here... Speaking of which.
I have a newly found interest of brewing my own glögg. This is something i’ve been doing for the past 4 winters. I love experementing with new flavours and my favourite so far has been Chilli & Cinnamon. I’ll bring you some if you hire me.
I should wrap it up here since this text is getting too long, but I feel I didn’t really show myself in the best light here, so I’ll mention some things that don’t involve neurotoxins.
I like photography. I like to stay active. I... Eh, nevermind, you’ve probably stopped reading by now. Bye.