Harold Dickenson

Harold Dickenson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & Experience Design Director | Adding dimension to online experiences to improve customer engagement and product understanding.

  • Education

    • St. Joseph's Academy

      1989 - 1995
      High School Diploma
    • MIT Sloan Executive Education

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      Executive Program Human Computer Interaction for User Experience Design
    • Cambridge International School

      2016 - 2016
      Diploma of Education Marketing
    • Quantic School of Business and Technology

      2023 - 2024
      Executive MBA Business Administration and Management, General
    • University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester

      2002 - 2005
      BA (Hons) Graphic Design: New Media Graphic Communications BA

      Activities and Societies: Student Representative

  • Experience

    • Sun Printing & Publishing Ltd

      Sept 2005 - Feb 2007
      Art Director

      Concept design for magazines, advertising and promotional material. Planning special publications and oversaw the design production department ensuring the quality bar was continually raised.

    • Kanousei Company Ltd

      Feb 2007 - Nov 2010
      Creative Director

      Directed a multidisciplinary creative agency where my main responsibilities were to conceive, develop and manage brand developments and cross-media communications. I mentored a team of designers, and spearheaded business development and awareness building for the startup. Successfully supported the government of Antigua & Barbuda through two elections driving the creative strategy and collateral development.

    • AECOM

      Feb 2011 - Nov 2018

      Led the developed of workflow implementation and user experience (UX) strategies which leveraged virtual reality, augmented reality and other types of interactive/engagement mediums to the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. We successfully implemented digital strategies that built confidence in the approvals and engagement process by enhancing the way we communicated with clients and stakeholders. We administered new platforms that were intuitive, easy to use and presented context relevant information in new and exciting ways. Show less Conceptualized and implemented creative strategies as a member of the Creative Marketing & Communications Team. Led inter-company collaborative efforts and delivered/supported a broad range of marketing, business development and communications activities that contribute to both the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) as well as global AECOM marketing and communications initiatives. In this capacity we also created a digital response strategy to stay abreast with technical innovations saved time in Building Information Modeling (BIM) activities and client engagement. Show less

      • Immersive Technology Manager, Middle East & India

        Jan 2016 - Nov 2018
      • Multimedia Specialist for the Creative Marketing & Communications Department for Europe, Middle East

        Feb 2011 - Jan 2016
    • Kanousei Technology LLC

      Mar 2018 - now
      Founder & Experience Design Director

      I leverage over 14 years of experience to bridge the gap between software engineering and multimedia development to drive innovation and deliver human-centric digital solutions. My expertise is creating immersive, high-fidelity experiences, incorporating digital twins, spatial computing, and AI to revolutionise user and customer experiences. With a deep passion for technology as a communication tool, I focus on crafting unique, interactive solutions that enhance client engagement and streamline complex processes. At Kanousei, I lead a talented team of technologists, engineers, and designers, ensuring we consistently exceed client expectations through meticulous project management, strategic vision, and cutting-edge technology integration. My commitment to maintaining high standards, fostering collaborative company culture, and driving business growth through innovative solutions are the cornerstones of my approach at Kanousei, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional value and transformative experiences to our clients. Show less

    • World Metaverse Council

      Jan 2023 - now
      Founding Member

      Excited to join the World Metaverse Council as a member of the Education, Entertainment, and Development subgroups. As a member, I will contribute to shaping the dialogue for an equitable and inclusive life in the metaverse. I look forward to collaborating with other members to drive forward the development of the metaverse while ensuring that education and entertainment in this new world are accessible to all.

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