David Poyner

David Poyner is an assistant professor and creative technologist working out of Brooklyn New York. He has a BFA in illustration from Ringling College of Art & Design and is a self taught computer programmer. David started his career as a kids' game illustrator; he soon realized he could unlock more of his inner creativity by utilizing technology. He started his programming career developing college level course applications for a prestigious online university. From there, he went on to work in multiple industries-- such as entertainment, pharmaceutical, advertising, technology, museums and education-- helping bridge the gap of design and technology. His latest work has been with Ford Motor Company, developing new user experiences for upcoming vehicle platforms.

David's work has won multiple awards for its innovative user experience design, animation work and creative use of technology. He spent time developing exhibitions for museums such as The Sazarec House, Illinios Holocaust Museum, the Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience Museum, and the International Spy Museum. He has developed immersive experiences and interactive applications for Google, Coca Cola, Apple, Meta and more.

David taught the inaugural Introduction to Virtual Production class for NYU Tisch.