Duane is Professor of Game Art in the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Interactive Media and Games Division. Duane is an industry veteran content creator, art director for AAA Games, film, WebTV and design visualization. Industrial designer for consumer and industrial products.
He is known for world class concept and product development, dynamic leadership, innovative user experience design, inclusive creative process, inspired teaching and mentoring. Duane's multi-career industry experience is grounded in tenacious devotion to design principles, innovative process, servant leadership and the constant wonder of finding things out.
Experience includes positions as • VP/Studio Art Director • Studio Art Director • Senior Art Director • Visual Effects Supervisor • UX Director • Production Designer • Concept Artist • Executive Vice President • Principal Industrial Designer • Senior Industrial Designer • Associate Creative Designer.
Full time faculty at USC. Adjunct faculty • Mount San Jacinto College • Woodbury University • Art Institute of California: Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego campuses, • Cal State San Marcos • Cal State Long Beach • Rhode Island School of Design • MIT • Massachussetts College of Art • Art Institute Online • Southern New Hampshire University (online)
Dual Citizen: USA + CANADA