David Justus

David Justus

Executive Director of TechnologyNew York, United States
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David Justus

David Justus

Executive Director of TechnologyNew York, United States
About me
I am a senior technologist who focuses on the intersection of creativity and technology. I have a background in computer science / mathematics and have spent the past 9 years in the creative industry leading technology practices at places such as R/GA, Droga5 and AKQA.
Projects
  • The Snidewalk
    The SnidewalkNavigating the busy sidewalks of New York City often feels like a game. Now it is.
  • Foundation Finder
    Foundation FinderMaybelle foundation finder is a web based tool that helps users determine the ideal foundation for their skin tone. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence the Foundation Finder is able to process a users selfie, and reliably determine their tone, and undertone . This is then used to recommend the perfect product for the individual.
  • The Angry River
    The Angry RiverAn interactive story that is edited based on biases The Angry River, is a short film starring Jim Beaver (Deadwood) and Brooke Smith (Bates Motel) that uses eye-tracking technology to gauge who the viewer looks at and where their eyes linger, then edits itself into one of five possible story lines, each crafted to the viewer’s interest. watch at: https://www.theangryriver.com/
Projects credited in
  • Nike NBA Connected Jersey
    Nike NBA Connected JerseyThere are half a billion basketball fans globally. Only a small percentage will ever get to attend an NBA game. When Nike signed its eight-year partnership with the NBA, there was opportunity to grow the game by bringing fans everywhere closer to courtside. But in a generation that demands more, the partnership needed to look beyond passive broadcast. It needed to make fans feel a part of the game through an authentic connection to the players, teams and culture they love. We spearheaded efforts
  • Nike Connected AF-1
    Nike Connected AF-1Working with Nike Innovation team, Nike Sportswear and Nike SNKRS app, we created the first ever connected shoe from Nike: the Nike Connect AF-1. These shoes were made for walking, but that’s not all they’ll do. For the first time ever, Nike will turn sneakers into connected devices by adding its NikeConnect technology to the newly released AF1 NikeConnect QS NYC sneakers. The new AF1 NikeConnect QS NYC sneakers will come with an NFC (near-field communication) chip embedded under a NikeConnect l
Work history
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    Execute Dir of TechAKQA
    New York, United StatesFull Time
    Oversee Technology at AKQA New York