Danny Clarke
Artist | Touch Designer Developer | Creative Producer
Bio
Danny Clarke is an interdisciplinary artist-researcher and creative producer whose practice brings together sensory experiences, multimedia narratives, sound ecology, and bio-rhythmic sonification that invites deep listening of agential ecologies and the botanical world. He’s a highly motivated and creative artist with diverse skills and experience in research, experiential media, experimental storytelling, interactive media art, computational design, digital fabrication, and creative technologies. He has a demonstrated track record of managing projects, leading teams, teaching, and sharing knowledge and skills. Danny is passionate about creating meaningful experiences and impactful narratives in immersive environments.
Education
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2021-2023
Harvard University Graduate School of Design Master in Design Studies
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Artistic + Design Research
Multimedia Narratives and Sensory Experiences
Interactive Media and Immersive Environments
Computation Design and Creative Technology
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2013-2020
Boston Architectural College Bachelor of Science in Architecture
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Salutatorian Undergraduate
The Edwin T. Steffian, ’10 (Hon.) Centennial Scholarship Award: Bachelor’s Degree Project
Work & Experience
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Research Assistant, Just City Labs Professional Experience Harvard Graduate School of DesignSept 2022 - Present
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Planning and designing an exhibition with a small design team for the 2023 Venice Architectural Biennale opening in May.
Contributing computational design, ceramic 3D printing with robotic arm, digital fabrication, narrative building, and designing and fabricating an interactive audio playback experience. -
Teaching Fellow Harvard Graduate School of EducationSept 2022 – Dec 2022
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Teaching design thinking and digital fabrication to educators without prior experience in maker spaces.
Planning and preparing classes and lectures with the teaching team focusing on constructivist learning theory.
Giving lectures on design thinking, design processes, constructive criticism, digital fabrication, and basic electronics.
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Design Researcher Intern CoEverythingJan 2017 – Aug 2021
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Designing and producing a podcast series called “CoTangent” as part of the firm’s educational media.
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Digital Fabrication Team Leader Island Exterior FabricatorsJan 2017 – Aug 2021
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Directing fabrication teams in Boston and NYC in the development of high-performance facade systems.
Assisting with strategic planning and implementation of companywide digital practices and workflows.
Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating with external design partners as director of digital fabrication.
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Project Engineer C.W. Keller & AssociatesProject Engineer
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Leading project development, fabrication, and installation for bespoke architectural and interior designs
Professional Skills
- 3D Studio Max
- Ableton
- Adobe creative suite
- Blender
- C#
- digital fabrication
- JavaScript
- p5js
- Processing
- Python
- Rhino 3D + Grasshopper
- robotics
- TouchDesigner
- Unreal Engine
- Various other 3D Modeling and Rendering platforms
Certifications
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TouchDesigner Operation Foundations
Awarded: Jun 28, 2021
Awarded To: Danny Clarke