David
Researcher in Design & CultureProfessional Experience
Professor
2025 — PresentLiberty University
Leading research in HCI and Design Thinking. Developing curriculum for the next generation of digital creatives.
Photography Minor Director
2025 — PresentLiberty University
Directing curriculum strategy, assessment, and program development. Mentoring students in technical and conceptual photographic practice.
Associate Professor
2020 — 2025Liberty University
Developed courses in Interactive Design, UX, Web Development, and Digital Imaging. Designed and implemented The London Experience MFA program.
Program Advisor
2022 — PresentLondon Experience MFA Program
Advised graduate students in immersive research-based experiences in London. Mentored projects in interactive design and visual culture.
Communications & Web Volunteer
2022 — PresentAgapé UK
Support web initiatives including website redesign, UX improvements, content strategy, and motion graphics production.
Principal Investigator
Jan 2026 — PresentGen-Z: Social Awareness Study
Leading a mixed-methods study exploring social awareness in Human-Computer Interaction.
Project Director
Oct 2011 — Nov 2012NEEDTOBREATHE
Directed creative strategy, visual identity, and promotional media for the band’s UK market expansion.
Graphic Designer
Jan 2009 — Mar 2010LifeView Resources
Revitalized brand identity, migrated website to modern CMS, and created interactive touchscreen interfaces.
Competencies
Cross-Cultural IntelligenceCurriculum DevelopmentMentorshipNetworkingGrant WritingPublic SpeakingIRB Approval PrepSocial & Cultural AnalysisPortfolio DevelopmentCreative DirectionEdTech Integration
Skills
User ResearchInteraction DesignUX/UI DesignGraphic DesignRapid PrototypingWireframingInformation ArchitectureSystem DesignUsability TestingDesign SystemsAccessibility DesignUser FlowsHigh-Fidelity PrototypingHuman-Centered DesignService DesignJourney MappingExperience PrototypingDigital StorytellingVisual CommunicationConcept Development
Software
FigmaMazeAdobe CCWordPress / PHPHTML/CSSJavaScriptXcodeAI ToolsPrototyping ToolsCapture One
Education
M.F.A. in Graphic Design
Liberty University
2014
B.S. in Visual Communication
Liberty University
2009
Research, Presentations & Publications
Presentation
Art Meets Algorithm: Human Judgment and Trust in AI
Richmond University, London
Nov 2024
Presentation
Robots Don’t Have a Favorite Snack
Mid-America College Art Association
Mar 2024
Presentation
Gen Z: Social Awareness and HCI
Richmond University, London
Nov 2023
Publication
Find the Real: Differentiating Between Authentic and AI Faces →
Springer (CCIS)
June 2022
Publication
Click, Tap, Interact: Methods for Prototyping & UX
McGraw Hill, 1st Ed.
2023
Presentation
The Design of Fake News: AI in Misinformation
Richmond University (Online)
Nov 2021
Research Project
Digital Sanctuaries: Faith Communities in a Virtual World
Liberty University
2020 — Present
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
ARTS 222: Intro to Graphic Design
Foundation course in graphic design principles, including typography, layout, color theory, and visual problem-solving.
Undergraduate
ARTS 300: Art as Communication
Examines art as a visual communication tool across media and audiences, with a focus on interpretation.
Undergraduate
ARTS 319: Interactive Tech Applications
Applied web production course covering WordPress, HTML, CSS, and AI-assisted prototyping workflows.
Undergraduate
ARTS 342: Digital Imaging
Advanced raster graphics and photo manipulation techniques emphasizing non-destructive workflows.
Undergraduate
ARTS 361: Digital Photography
Fundamentals of digital photography including exposure, composition, post-processing, and workflow.
Undergraduate
ARTS 380: Digital Publication
Hands-on course creating digital publications, including layout, typography, and interactive design.
Undergraduate
ARTS 477: Interaction Design
UX documentation and interactive prototypes through user research, wireframing, and usability testing.
Undergraduate
ARTS 478: Interaction Design II
Advanced UX studio emphasizing iterative prototyping, accessibility, and design systems for mobile/web.
Undergraduate
ARTS 574: Interactive Game Dev
Design and development of interactive games, combining programming, UX principles, and narrative design.
Graduate
ARTS 578: Interactive Design (Grad)
Advanced interaction design, human-centered methods, and prototyping for complex digital experiences.
Graduate
DSGN 625: UX in the Physical World
Exploring human-centered design beyond screens, including service experiences and physical environments.