Danny Clarke
14 Laurel St., Cambridge, MA 02139 | 603.988.5837 | dannyclarke@gsd.harvard.edu | www.subsense.art
Summary
Highly motivated and creative individual with experience in design research, sensory experiences, interactive media art, digital fabrication, computational design, and creative technologies. Demonstrated ability to manage projects, lead teams, teach, and share knowledge and skills. Passionate about creating meaningful experiences and impactful narratives in immersive environments.
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Master in Design Studies, Publics | Present
Artistic + Design Research
Multimedia Narratives and Sensory Experiences
interactive Media and Immersive Environments
Computation Design and Creative Technology
Boston Architectural College, Bachelor of Science in Architecture | Fall 2014 – Fall 2021
Salutatorian Undergraduate
The Edwin T. Steffian, ’10 (Hon.) Centennial Award: Bachelor’s Degree Project (Scholarship Award)
Professional Experience
Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA | Sept 2022 - Present
Research Assistant, Just City Labs
Planning and designing an exhibition with a small design team for the 2023 Venice Architectural Biennale opening in May. Design work includes computational design and digital fabrication, narrative building, and designing and fabricating an interactive audio playback experience.
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA | Sept 2022 – Dec 2022
Teaching Fellow
Teaching design thinking and digital fabrication to educators who had no prior experience in maker spaces.
Planning and preparing classes and lectures with the teaching team focusing on constructivist learning theory.
Lecturing on design thinking, design processes, constructive criticism, digital fabrication, and basic electronics.
CoEverything, www.coeverything.co, Boston, MA | May 2022 – Aug 2022
Design Researcher
Designing and producing a podcast series called "CoTangent" as part of the firm’s educational media.
Planning events and public engagements with the Dorchester Food Cooperative Store Opening Team.
Island Exterior Fabricators, LLC, www.islandef.com, Boston, MA | Jan 2017 – Aug 2021
Digital Fabrication Team Leader
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.
C.W. Keller & Associates, Inc., www.cwkeller.com, Plaistow, NH | June 2013 – Jan 2017
Project Engineer
Leading project development, fabrication, and installation for bespoke architectural and interior designs.
Developing computational design workflows and processes for fabrication 3D models.
Programming Multi-axis CNC large gantry CNC 5-axis routers.
Seacoast CNC, Portsmouth, NH | July 2012 – June 2013
Owner/Self-Employed
Providing custom CNC routing services and 3D modeling specializing in architectural millwork, furniture making, sign making, and CNC boat kits.