Laurent Antonczak

Current

Coordinator of the 'Mobile, Spatial & Locative Media' research group at AUT University - Colab
Secretary – Board member at French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Zealand (FNZBC)
Committee Member at Frenz School Inc. (FRENZ)

Graphic Design & New Media Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology
Director - Creative at ATZ119

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Past

Graphic Design Strand Leader - Postgraduate Studies at AUT University
Board Member at French New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC)
Studio Manager – Art Director at Millenium

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Education

Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II)

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Industry

Design

Websites

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Laurent Antonczak’s Summary

Brand Strategist, Creative Director specialised in Visual Communication (Corporate Identity, Information Design, Communication Strategies and Emerging Technologies for Mobile Phones)

My interests and new projects are more and more dealing web/mobile content and using moving image/animation.

Laurent Antonczak’s Specialties:

Visual Communication and Information Design (communication strategies)
Emerging technologies (mobile content & design)
Corporate Identity (development & implementation)

Laurent Antonczak’s Experience

Coordinator of the 'Mobile, Spatial & Locative Media' research group

AUT University - Colab

(Research industry)

August 2009 — Present (6 months)

Coordinator, with computer scientist Andrew Ensor, of CoLabs 'Mobile, Spatial & Locative Media' research group.

Mobile, Spatial & Locative Media focuses on social interaction with place and technology through the use of mobile devices, site-based systems and environmentally responsive installations.
Secretary – Board member

French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Zealand (FNZBC)

(Government Relations industry)

2009 — Present (1 year )

> to facilitate networking opportunities in trade between New Zealand and France and/or
the French Pacific Islands
> to facilitate information and/or services related to any business area between New Zealand
and France and/or the French Pacific Islands
> to maintain an accurate and relevant directory listing of all members
> to provide pastoral care for members (currently over 80)
Committee Member

Frenz School Inc. (FRENZ)

(Primary/Secondary Education industry)

April 2009 — Present (10 months)

Bilingual French-English Education in New Zealand Association

some key words
> education/networking/collaboration/bilingual/fundraising/diplomacy

responsibilities
> to support and develop a French-English education in New Zealand
> to promote the French language and culture in New Zealand

key achievements
> enhancing associations collaboration
> creating and maintaining past and current FRENZ members database
> developing new communication strategies for fund raising to support growth
Graphic Design & New Media Lecturer

Auckland University of Technology

(Design industry)

February 2004 — Present (6 years )

Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies | School of Art & Design | Postgraduate Department

some key words
> students/teaching/client/services/communication/multiculture/institution/trend

responsibilities (further details upon request)
> to lecture and teach undergraduate and postgraduate students
> team work
> to report to the School Management Team and the Faculty Board

key achievements (further details upon request)
> developing and implementing strategies to improve internal and external collaboration
> creating a successful mentorship process for new staff and new students
> deciding strategic investments for staff and student resources
> enhancing standards and procedures to support students’ completion
> consolidating the Master’s Year One programme content and its delivery
Director - Creative

ATZ119

(Design industry)

November 1998 — Present (11 years 3 months)

example of clients upon request

some key words
> organisation/leadership/communication/clients/budget/market/trend/multi-tasking/multi-environment

responsibilities
> strategic direction and directing implementation
> marketing
> contract management
> client management
> setting company financial budgets and monitoring performance

key achievements
> designing and consulting for various international clients for more than 10 years
> responding to international invitations for exhibitions and publications: international recognition for
projects submitted
> nurturing business ethics, practice and development
Graphic Design Strand Leader - Postgraduate Studies

AUT University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

February 2004 — January 2010 (6 years )

some key words
> students/teaching/client/services/communication/multiculture/institution/trend
> team/management/corporate/research/analysis/administration/expertise/report/ICT/budget

responsibilities (further details upon request)
> to manage staff
> to initiate strategic growth direction and to ensure implementation

key achievements (further details upon request)
> postgraduate student growth: 250% increase within 3 years
> expanding nationally and internationally AUT’s research portfolio
> developing and implementing strategies to improve internal and external collaboration
> creating a successful mentorship process for new staff and new students
> deciding strategic investments for staff and student resources
> enhancing standards and procedures to support students’ completion
> consolidating the Master’s Year One programme content and its delivery
> initiating research collaboration between Masters students from AUT & Strasbourg University (France),
and an exhibition exchange programme
Board Member

French New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC)

(Design industry)

2008 — 2009 (1 year )
Studio Manager – Art Director

Millenium

(Design industry)

February 2003 — February 2004 (1 year 1 month)

key achievements
> enhancing team collaboration and studio’s standards and procedures to support company’s growth
> expanding national and international Millenium’s client portfolio
> developing successful branding projects (from strategic recommendation to pragmatic implementation)
> improving studio’s sensitivity for typography and photographical semantic
> raising overall quality

Laurent Antonczak’s Education

Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II)

Dess , 3D animation - design , 1991 — 1992

Additional Information

Laurent Antonczak’s Websites:

My Website

Laurent Antonczak’s Interests:

branding / communication strategies / graphic design / new media / motion graphics / emerging technologies / mobile phones content

Laurent Antonczak’s Groups:

member of MIC | Toi Rerehiko
committee member of FRENZ (French-English education in New Zealand)
secretary for the French New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC)
associate member of the Design Institute of New Zealand (DINZ)
member of the New Zealand Advisory Committee for the Digital Animation Course (Raffles College Of Design and Commerce)