
David Spencer
Education
- B.F.A., art, Atlanta College of Art
Credentials
• Professor interactive design and game development, 2006–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
Teach a number of courses, from introductory software survey classes to advanced information design, game design, and interactive classes.
• Assistant professor, new media, 2001–06, Atlanta College of Art, Atlanta, GA
Taught courses in the Electronic Arts department including Internet Design, Interactive Multimedia, and Digital Typography. Additional classes include introductory computer workshop and senior projects.
• Creative director/managing partner, 1999–2001, Cyfun Media
Provided new media services for clients like brand and identity, internet presence, and interactive marketing materials. Development services included database design, application development, and consultative services.
• Creative director, emerging technologies group, 1997–99, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Responsible for creative treatment and information design of interactive marketing and internet products, and for ensuring the consistency worldwide of the company’s online brand. Developed usage standards, guideline materials, and a “brand evangelist” training seminar.
• Art director/producer, 1995–96, Cadmus Interactive Multimedia
Responsible for the creative treatment of various interactive multimedia projects. Developed interface design and graphics for CD, kiosk, and internet applications. Highlights include art direction and production of graphics for the Delta Air Lines “Flight of Dreams” touch-screen video conferencing kiosks at the 1996 Olympic games.
• Art director/designer/illustrator, 1994–95, Blue Kangaroo Studio
Owned and operated a graphic design studio that creates identity packages, illustration, art for the entertainment industry, CD package art, and promotional materials.
• Production designer/art director, 1989–94, The Neon Company
Responsible for all creative direction for custom neon fabrication shop. Provided concepts, produced artwork, and oversaw manufacturing of neon for residential and architectural installation, interior and exterior signage, and exhibit booth and display applications, as well as for fine art applications. Clients included Coca-Cola, Reebok, and Mrs. Winners. Implemented CAD/GAS system for producing tube-bending patterns and vinyl graphics. Fine art clients included Martin Emanuel.
• Musician/artist, 1986–89, self-employed
Produced limited-edition serigraphs and handmade paper, sold through distributors and galleries, and traveled the East Coast extensively playing music. Highlights include having worked with Peter Buck of R.E.M.
Organizations
• Member, The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
Publications and presentations
• The Odyssey Redux, electronic music composition and performance, Pulse Art+Music Festival, 2017
• Beowulf 2.0, electronic music composition and performance, Pulse Art+Music Festival, 2016
• HASTAC, the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Co/laboratory
• Barry Haynes Digital Printmaking Conference, Corvallis, Ore.
• FlashForward 2001, New York, N.Y.
• “Storytelling for the New Millennium,” presented at Multimedia Conference, Kauai, Hawai’i