BIO
David is a visual artist, spatial designer and educator based in London. He uses game engines, immersive technologies, 3D-printing and metalwork to create immersive experiences, cinematics, virtual spaces and physical objects for the purpose of eco-storytelling and speculative worldbuilding. The technological singularity theory, speculative fiction and climate change are prevalent topics explored in his work. His practice, "David Reason Studio", has been in residence at Makerversity in Somerset House since 2022.
Since mid 2022, David has worked as a specialist technician for new media at the London College of Fashion, teaching digital media, immersive technologies and architectural design to both BA and MA courses. From 2017 to 2019, David worked at dMFK Architects during which time he was involved in the development of projects in London and Frankfurt for The Office Group, working across RIBA stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. Additionally, since early 2024 David has been a Short Course Tutor, delivering Unreal Engine short courses at Wimbledon College of Arts.
David holds a BSc in Architecture from the BHT Berlin as well as a MA in Interior and Spatial Design from the University of the Arts London (Distinction).
AWARDS, RESIDENCIES
Shortlisted for the Creative Enterprise Awards at University of The Arts London, 2022
Under 25 Residency at Makerversity in Somerset House, 2022
Incubate UAL at University of The Arts London, 2021
EXHIBITIONS
SCRAPER by Most Dismal Swamp, at KW Institute of Contemporary Art Berlin, 2024London Design Festival at Makerversity in Somerset House, 2022
Tides at Avalon Cafe, 2022
Graduate Showcase Exhibition at University of The Arts London, 2021
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Tides at Spanners, 2024
SCREENINGS
SCRAPER by Most Dismal Swamp, at Alt_R run by Gossamer Fog, 2023TALKS, WORKSHOPS
Virtual Worldbuilding in Unreal Engine, London Design Festival at Makerversity in Somerset House, 2024
Makerversity & Upgrade Yourself Residency: Graphics and Animation, at Somerset House, 2024
Virtual Worldbuilding in Unreal Engine, London Design Festival at Makerversity in Somerset House, 2023
Graduate Showcase Ready, University of The Arts London, 2023
Discover pathways to careers in spatial design, University of The Arts London, 2023
CONTACT
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CV and PDF version of portfolio available on request.
