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With
over 14 years of professional creative experience, David has been
actively working in digital, broadcast, and print media for clients
such as Allstate,
HP,
Grainger, Butterball,
Kay Jewelers, Kimberly Clark, Miller Brewing, Nuveen Investments,
Computer Associates, and The Chicago
Tribune. An active thought leader in the industry, David blogs
at Logic + Emotion and
has been published in mainstream media outlets ranging from Forrester
to BusinessWeek.
Logic + Emotion is one of the most influential marketing blogs
in existance, and consistantly shows up in the
top 20 marketing blogs on nearly all available lists (based
on traffic, Technorati
rank etc.)
David leverages
his diverse background to create meaningful interactive
experiences that both satisfy
and exceed customer expectations. David is currently a VP Creative
for Digitas.
He leads multidisciplinary teams of Visual Designers, Art Directors,
Interaction Designers, Copywriters, and Developers on a variety
of accounts. His primary expertise is applying digital technologies
to extend brand relationships, raise consumer awarenesand
ultimately bring
customers and brands closer together.
Prior to joining
Digitas, David spent nearly six years with i-shop agency.com
where he led teams responsible for creating compelling online
experiences utilizing user-centric
methodologies. David's previous roles as a creative
lead have earned him recognition such as a Gold and Silver Tower
(Computer Associates/Aon) and a finalist spot in the International
Web Page Awards (Star Wars Pinball). While at the Chicago Tribune,
David produced interactive stories such as Reconstructing
Sue, a tribute to Chicago's own T-Rex. His contributions to
the Chicagotribune.com
re-design were recognized by Communication
Arts Site of the Week. More recently, David's work on HP's
consumer initiatives have been recognized by the Web
Marketing Association.
David has
also spoken at events organized by The
Association of Multimedia Communications and the Illinois
Institute of Design. David's work for Grainger.com
resulted in an increase of online sales and dramatically improved
the site's features, functionality, and usabilityincluding
a faster registration process and an overall better
user experience. On the consumer front, David
led the creative effort for the HP
Music site, featuring the Apple iPod + HP. The site encouraged
individuals to browse through a virtual "gallery" of
HP printable tattoos or personalize their iPod by creating their
own unique designs.
David has
a passion for all things creativewhether in designing
a user-centered interface that enables a purchasing agent to procure
business supplies, or creating a rich interactive experience that
inspires individuals to get
creative with their iPod. David attacks challenges with a
relentless zeal for excellence and a commitment to strategically
sound creative solutions. David holds a BFA cum laude in Computer
Graphics from Pratt
Institute. He minored in Visual Communications and was fortunate
enough to study under some of the most creative minds in the industry.
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