about the author
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 Dave was born and raised near San Juan Capistrano in Southern California. Always passionate and inquisitive about both visual communications and the social sciences, he chose the latter for his formal education. Although Dave received his BA in history from California State University San Marcos in 2001, his work experience for over nine years has been in the field of graphic design. |
Until beginning graduate studies, Dave was a self-taught designer who had worked his way from in-house art departments to principal of his own multimedia firm, Optional Design Group. ODG created a variety of solutions for both online and fixed digital media, however after five years of solid work and industry praise, Dave really yearned to get ink on his fingers again. Graduate studies at the Academy of Art University have afforded him the opportunity to build a more robust print portfolio, expand and sharpen his skills, and delve into research, design theory and education.
Dave currently engages in contract work when time allows and has been a faculty member at the Academy since July 2006. He has taught the Pre-College Art Experience in graphic design for three consecutive semesters, and leads critique workshops as a student mentor for the Academy Resource Center. Dave also serves on the board of AIGA San Francisco as a liaison to the student graphic design community.
