dorian fraser moore

Curriculum Vitae

Selected Projects, Collaborators & Clients: Current

2011-Present : Onine Developer. The Wire, London, UK.
2008-Present : Managing Director. The Useful Arts. London, UK.
2007-Present : Collaborator. Public Works, London, UK. 
2006-Present : Designer & Developer. Grizedale Arts. Cumbria, UK. 
2003-Present : Collaborator. SomeWhere, UK. 
2003-Present : Freelance Digital Media Technologist (now The Useful Arts). London, UK. 
2001-Present : Systems Administrator. HostEverything. London, UK. 
1995-Present : Collaborator. Julie Myers, UK.

Selected Projects, Collaborations and Jobs: Previous

2003-2009 : Chief Technical Officer. SHOWstudio. London, UK.
2006-2009 : Technical Director. AudioBunny. Tokyo, Japan.
2007-2008 : Consultant and facilitator. Toadball.tv, UK.
2000-2008 : Technical Director. PostEverything. London, UK.
2003-2006 : Technical Director. Digital Convenience. Tokyo, Japan.
2005-2005 : Visiting Tutor. Interaction Design, Royal College Of Art. London, UK.
2003-2004 : Digital Technical Consultant. TBWA/GGT. London, UK.
2002-2003 : Technology Manager. Dare Digital. London, UK.
2001-2002 : Digital Technical Manager. Bartle Bogle and Hegarty. London, UK.
1997-2000 : Managing & Technical Director. Kleber Design. London, UK.
1995-1997 : Web Designer. Obsolete. London, UK
1993-1995 : Technical Consultant. CGC Apple Centre Edinburgh, UK.
1992-1993 : Technical Support. CGC Apple Centre Edinburgh, UK.
1990-1993 : Sales Assistant. Sergeant Peppers. Edinburgh, UK.

Education

1993-1994 : Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate. Edinburgh University. UK.
1987-1992 : George Heriot's School. Edinburgh. UK.

Skills, Understanding & Experience

Management

Client Handling. Project Management. Supplier Relations. Viability. Workflow. Procedures. Budgets. Accounting.

Design

Graphic Design. Artistry. Information Architecture. Usability.

Media

Audio and Video production and processes. Media formats.

Technical

Computers and Networking. Audio & Video equipment.

Internet

Web Site Design and Development. eCommerce. eMail. Content Management. Hosting. Maintenance. Security. Hacking.

Computer

Unix (Linux/FreeBSD) Applications, Operating System Maintenance, Security & Programming.
Mac OS X Applications, Operating System Maintenance, Security & Programming.
Windows Usage & Applications.
System ardware maintenance, Data recovery techniques, IP Networking & Firewalls.

Software

Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Omnigraffle, MySQL, BBEdit, TextMate, QuickTime, subversion ... and many many more.

Computer Languages

PHP, Perl, JavaScript, Java, ActionScript, Ruby, Lingo, SQL, HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, Objective C, AppleScript, shell scripting, hacking knowledge of Python and C.

Hardware

PC/Mac Component repairs/hacking/canibalisation, hardware interfacing/hacking with Arduino, Wiring, iButton/1-wire Networks, basic electronics development and construction.

System Servers/Tools

DJBDNS, Qmail, Vpopmail, MySQL, Spamassassin, ClamAV, Apache httpd, vsftpd, Nagios, Gnokii, Squirrelmail, SqWebmail, ezmlm, webalizer, awstats, Image::Magick, openssl, openssh, nfs, NetAtalk, samba, subversion, make etc. etc. etc.

Interests

Music

Electronica, Experimental, Jazz, Avante-Garde, Hip-Hop, Noise, Folk. and much inbetween. DJing and turntablism. Music Composition and programming.

Reading

Science. Classics. Philosophy. Psychology. Art theory. Design theory. Computers and programming theory. Science Fiction.

Learning

Theory & Practice.

Art

Modernism. Impressionists. Surrealists. Minimalism. Relational Aesthetics. Engaged Practise. Interruption. Improvisation.

Design

Minimalism. Graphics. Architecture. Products. What make good design. Information Aesthetics. Mapping. Visualisation.

Also

Cycling. Bonsai and trees. Good food. Meditation. Ayurveda. Real Ale. Malt Whisky.

Memberships & Affiliations (Personal & Professional)

2009-Present : The Dhyana Centre
2008-Present : CAMRA
2004-Present : The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce
2006-Present : The Open Rights Group - Founding 1000
2006-Present : Data Controller, Information Commissioner's Office - Register Entry: Z9529704

More about me

I am a strong willed and opinionated person who will take an active role in the development of ideas and projects, though I try to be relativistic in my point of view and take on the thoughts of others. I'm not afraid to state my views during the process of development. I'm commited and hardworking and pride myself in a job well done. I like a challenge and to do things I've not seen done before. I'm interested in how computers and digital technologies can be used in new and interesting ways. I don't mind getting my hands 'dirty' in the process of my job, and will do as much as is possible to make it happen. I'm not so keen on writing and editing, so tend to be a little bit lazy about it at times, though I'm trying to improve.

References

Available upon request.

Biography

Dorian Fraser Moore is a Designer & Technologist with 16 years experience as a Designer, Developer and Digital Media Specialist who has worked with clients across a wide range of industries applying his skills.

Dorian's career as a technologist started at the age of 8 when he was given the responsibility of looking after his primary school's only computer, and loading (educational) games for all of the teachers and classes. He's carried on in a similar role ever since, helping people get the most out of technology without getting caught up in the nitty gritty.

As a web designer Dorian cut his teeth in the early days of the web working on websites such as Levi's and Nature Magazine for web design agency Obsolete, as well as helping start up Backspace, a place where he helped artists come and experiment with 'new media'.

Next Dorian co-founded the web design boutique Kleber Design, notable for their award wining work for Kylie Minogue, Warp Records, The Beatles, Ninja Tune and Creation Records, as well a plethora of more corporate projects including work for BT, The Guardian, The Photographers Gallery, Hewlett Packard and Toyota.

From there Dorian moved to the world of advertising as Technology Manager for BBH in 2000. Here he oversaw creation of digital campaigns for Levi's (again) as well as Audi, Electrolux, NSPCC and Mictosoft Xbox. He moved to be part of the small team at Dare Digital helping them gain key accounts such as Sony Ericsson in their formative years. He's also acted as a consultant for Saatchi & Saatchi and TBWA/GGT along the way.

During this period Dorian also co-founded PostEverything, an on-line record store and distributor for left-field and experimental music, which he acted as designer and technical director of from 2000 to 2008.

In 2003 Dorian joined Nick Knight's experimental Art and Fashion website SHOWstudio.com as Chief Technical Officer, a role which he carried out part time until 2009. At SHOWstudio.com he was instrumental in changing their approach toward publishing and making sure that they adapted to changes in the technologies, as well as making sure that their ambitious projects were carried out without a technical glitch.

In parallel, realising he wanted to get back to his experimental roots, Dorian started exploring his working relationships with artists again, and started working more with old friend Julie Myers, and with the creative duo Somewhere on projects and web development, and from there started growing his relationship with a wide range of artists and art organisations as a designer, developer and technical consultant.

In the 2004 publication 'Communicate: Independent British Graphic Design since the Sixties', Nico Macdonald labeled Dorian an 'Industry Veteran'.  

In 2009 Dorian decided that his network was strong enough to stand on it's own right, and stepped out of his role at SHOWstudio to run The Useful Arts Organisation full time, and to carry on developing and experimenting with a wide range of challenging projects, working with Grizedale Arts, public works and somewhere on an number of ongoing projects. He extended his project reach further afield working with Afterall, Sheffield University School of Architecture, AAA, The Office of Contemporary Art Norway, The Slade School of Fine Art, London Metropolitan University School of Architecture and Spatial Design, Portland Works, CityCo, Fugitive Images and many more.

In 2010 Dorian was invited to be a Creative Advisor for the creation of a 'Media Space' at the Science Museum, an initiative for the National Media Museum to create an exhibition, performance and reference space where people can come together to learn, create, experience and exchange ideas - a realisation of what he feels is important to societies' continued development.

Dorian lives and works in London, is married, has a growing daughter and two feline dependents. He enjoys exploring spaces, concepts and systems. He is proud to have been labelled a hacker. He is a fellow of the RSA, a subscriber to The Wire Magazine, a member of CAMRA, and practices meditation. He maintains a personal website at dorian.frasermoore.com

Personal Details

Full Name
Dorian Forrest Fraser Moore. (previously Dorian Forrest Moore )

Born
Wednesday 13/08/1975 at 12:36 pm.
Simpson Memorial Hospital.
Edinburgh. Scotland. UK.

Married
Tuesday 17/08/2010 at 3:00 pm.
To Angie Fraser Moore

Description
Male.
6'2" tall.
Pale complexion.
Thick, fine, dark brown hair.
'Greeny brown grey eyes that change colour with the light'.

Lives
South Tottenham. London. England. UK.

Loves
Angie.

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