Andrew Smith (he/him) is a first-year Master of Fine Arts student in the Department of Design’s DAIM program. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida Southern College, where he focused on interactive systems design. Andrew brings a comprehensive background in game design to his studies, with experience spanning gameplay programming, animation, and level design.

His research explores the connection between interactive media and the audience experience. Through his graduate work, Andrew is interested in utilizing interactive media as a tool to expand access to cultural touchstones and foster deeper connections across diverse cultures.