Today we’d like to introduce you to David Dedden.
David, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always loved creating things. Whether it was building a robotic dog in college to “sniff out” carcinogens at a Superfund site or taking photos with my $20 point and shoot, I could never get enough of that intersection between art, design and technology.
Growing up has only intensified the passion. I’m a big fan of photography, though I’m no professional, and travel any chance I get to find new subjects to shoot. I’m enthralled by landscapes and portraits, in particular, due to their ability to drastically change one’s perspective on a subject.
Pairing my artistic eye with technology has led me to a long career as a multidisciplinary creative. I started in print publishing, designing ads, and have grown to be a professional user experience designer. Thought I’m a few years older than that day I first picked up a Polaroid, I still grin just as wide when I snap the perfect shot on my iPhone.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
My primary focus is photography and web design. As both an experienced designer and front end developer, I pride myself in creating authentic, useful products. I’ve had the pleasure of working with several brands including Road Runner Sports, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, UCSD Sports Facilities, Toyota and AAA, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with incredibly artistic engineers like Natalie Jeremijenko.
I don’t have an explicit message or inspiration in my work, as my intention purely to delight. I want people that view my work, whether it’s a website or photo, to enjoy the experience.
What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
Just as inspiration can come from anywhere, so can bonds with fellow artists. I think the best route is to not seek out like-minded creators, but look for more serendipitous connections. Look for the creativity in what others do – programming, photography, writing, etc. Each has its own perspective that I think will help improve one’s work by looking outside of their own specialty.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
The best place to find me is on Instagram, as that’s where I post work most frequently:
https://www.instagram.com/daviddedden/
Past that, they can also find me on Dribbble and my personal website:
http://www.daviddedden.com/
https://dribbble.com/daviddedden
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.daviddedden.com/
- Email: ddedden@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviddedden/
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David Dedden
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