About
David Tierney
David Tierney currently lives in California's Napa Valley with his family. He was born in McLean, Virginia. He received his B. A. in Anthropology from the University of Virginia in 1989.
Beginnings
David began his professional career with interactive multimedia in 1992 working simultaneously for the Interactive Multimedia Association and an industry publication titled, "The Multimedia and Videodisc Monitor" back when the internet was barely known, and back when consumer based multimedia meant hooking up a content rich videodisc player to the interactive interface of the computer.
Designing & Producing
He began his work with interactive multimedia design later that same year with a full-time job working for a small creative division of Philips Electronics called Philips Studio Interactive (PSI). PSI was producing interactive multimedia consumer CD-i and CD-ROM titles for markets worldwide.
Philips Electronics was one of the major players in the then battle over whose electronic CD player was going to win the hearts of consumers and become the default player in homes around the world. PSI was one of the few highly funded content production facilities developing content for Philips. David was involved in the design and development of a dozen plus consumer titles and corporate projects, winning several design awards. Titles included Fun with Electronics, Time-Life Astrology, Reader's Digest Home Repair, Point to Point traveling guide, and many more. Other projects included designing and education program for the EPA and working with Mr. Rogers on a design for an interactive Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Illuminating Beautiful Qualities
David left his interactive design work in 1996 as then Assistant Producer and Production Coordinator for PSI to explore his own personal growth and healing. Over the next eight years he completed several graduate degree programs in integrative medicine including a Doctorate in Physiatric ('natural') Medicine, a Masters in Acupuncture, board certification in Naturopathic Medicine, and a three-year spiritual growth and development program designed to illuminate the beautiful qualities of the spiritual heart. During this time and for some years after he provided health care to over a hundred clients in the Washington, D.C. area.
California
In the year 2000 David moved to northern California to be with his wife and to work with a number of non-profit organizations dedicated to providing advanced health care using traditional healing methods to improve physical health and also to help people find greater fulfillment in all aspects of their lives.
Designs by Tierney
When his son was born, David returned full-time to his love for creating interactive design. He founded Designs by Tierney with a focus on providing small to medium size business owners with beautiful custom website designs that display the best of what they offer, along with practical and business savvy web-standard coding to give each website the extra edge.
Ultimately, the rich quality of person that David brings to a project, in conjunction with his professional experience and natural gift in interactive design, and his understanding of current web-standard coding practices offer a unique and valuable opportunity to any business looking for website services.
Contact David to discuss your ideas for a creative project for you or your business. By e-mail or by phone: (707) 965-9727.