Where Science Meets Art
I'm David Jonas, a cross-technology engineer, media artist, and educator who loves to explore how rule-driven science and rule-defiant art can complement each other to create something extraordinary.
Full-time Professional Experience
Since April 1st, 2008 • Amsterdam
...and counting! ⏰
Currently launching Sineways Technology - working hard to go public soon! Something big is coming... 🚀
Creative Projects in Motion
From time travel apps to 3D poetry, here's a glimpse into some of the unconventional problems I've enjoyed solving over the years.
Moonlander.ai
Co-founder & CTO
AI-powered 3D game development copilot that democratizes virtual world creation
3D Poetry Editor
Co-creator & Programmer
Creative tool for composing and reading poems in three-dimensional virtual space
Alice Performance
Core Creative Team
Innovative performance technology bridging digital and physical experiences
A Few Things About Me
What Drives Me
I believe in humans as a species and as a global society. Any divisions we see today? Just temporary stepping stones toward solutions we're still learning to solve.
When I'm not coding or teaching, you might find me playing multiple musical instruments, building custom bikes, cars, or drones - because making things is what I do.
My Toolkit
I love Python, C++, C#, Javascript, and honestly anything else that solves a problem. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with amazing artists, museums, and institutions worldwide.
I spend a good chunk of my time analyzing technological, artistic, and social systems - basically trying to understand and predict where we're all heading.
Teaching Experience
I've enjoyed sharing knowledge about creative programming and game development with students across different institutions.
SintLucas
Game Development Teacher
2015-2022 · Eindhoven, Netherlands
Teaching Digital Art and Game Development to MBO students, focusing on creative applications of technology.
HKU Utrecht
Programming Teacher
2013-2018 · Utrecht, Netherlands
Teaching creative applications for programming in the art field to HBO students at the University of the Arts.
University of West England
Workshop Lead
2013 · Hong Kong
Leading game programming workshops on a UWE exported course at the Institute of Vocational Education.
Some Nice Recognition Along the Way
European Success Story
Creative Europe Commission
European Success Story (2017)
Live Transmission project was officially marked as a European success story by the European Commission.
Creative Europe Programme
Transmediale Nomination
Berlin Digital Arts Festival
Transmediale Award Nomination (2011)
The Serendipitor, by artist Mark Shepard (developed by me) was nominated for the prestigious Transmediale Award.
Berlin International Media Art Festival
Museums & Web Award
People's Choice + Best Professional
Museums and the Web 2012
Museum Analytics won both 'People's Choice Award' and 'Best Museum Professional Website' at the conference in San Diego, California.
Double Award Winner
Cool Silicon Art
Dresden Art Award Nomination
Cool Silicon Art Award 2013
Spitzenkorper 3.0 was nominated for the Cool Silicon Art Award at OSTRALE – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst in Dresden.
Contemporary Art Recognition