Rebel with a few too many causes.

I’m an award-winning multi-disciplinary maven out to conquer projects about social impact, fashion,
new media and immersive / emerging technology.

Let’s make beautiful things together.
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Living to tell stories and build worlds, my career has taken me coast-to-coast and continent-to-continent to chase experiences I want to share and create with others. My multimedia works have reached international audiences by way of photography, writing, reporting, research, filmmaking, set design and through emerging technology, including mixed-reality.

I have lectured at Stanford University, Temple University, University of Maryland, University of Rhode Island, The New School, and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Recently, I hosted and organized the first Women of Spatial: a Creative Tech and Start-up Summit with Verizon 5G Labs, The WXR Fund and The Kaleidoscope Fund to celebrate Women’s Equality Day / the 100th anniversary of American women fighting for and gaining the right to vote. I also spoke as a Samsung Galaxy Innovator with Out In Tech and have served as keynote speaker, moderator and master-of-ceremonies at countless conferences, fundraisers and award-shows. Learn more about my speaking experiences and book me for your conference, course or event.
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Current Projects
I currently work for VICE Media Group as a creative director across digital content and experiential activations. On the side, I curate exhibitions, give lectures and talks, and consult on new media, immersive technology x fashion, and narrative design.

IN THE PRESS
— SXSW Pitch 2023 Advisory Board Announcement | Press Release (2022)
— Oh So Meta | Newsier | Written Interview (2021)
— XR Games Challenges | TECHVANGART | Event Recap from New Images Festival (2021)
— SXSW Pitch 2023 Advisory Board Announcement | Press Release (2021)
— 100 Original Voices in XR | Avi Bar-Zeev | Industry List (2021)
— Part Tech, Part Fashion: This Artist Is Creating AR-Enabled Clothing | Bustle | Written Interview (2021)
— 8 Takeaways From SXSW For The XR Community | Upload VR | SXSW Event Coverage (2021)
— Engage With French Culture Through XR And Art | VRScout | Event Preview (2020)
— Future of XR and Art | TechVangArt | Event Preview (2020)
— How AR Can Change The Fashion Industry | Lenslist | Written Interview (2020)
— Episode 16: Check In with Darragh | Transition of Style by Fashion Consort | Podcast Interview (2020)
— #ILoveGay Today – Darragh Dandurand | Pink Media | Video Interview (2020)
— Tiger Heart Chats: Episode 9 – Darragh Dandurand | Tiger Heart London | Podcast Interview (2020)
— Why Virtual Dresses + Augmented Fashion are a New Profitable Frontier for Brands | Forbes | Article (2020)
— Women Making History: Darragh Dandurand | Augmented World Expo (AWE) | Written Interview (2020)
— IRL Set Design for VR Experiences | How To Create VR | Podcast Interview (2019)
— VR Stroke Treatment / XR “Hardwear” / Tribeca Immersive Experience | Inside | XR Industry Roundup (2019)
— Minsu Meets Creator Profile | Minsu Manor Studio | Written Interview (2018)
— The Art of Taking The Subway | The Unfamous Podcast | Podcast Interview (2018)
— Benefit Show Displaced Families in Brooklyn | Bushwick Daily | Event Coverage (2016)
— Fundraiser for Families of DeKalb Fire | Elevtr | Event Coverage (2016)
— Coming Back Home: Why Alumnae of All Ages Are Reconnecting | Girl Scouts USA | Video Interview (2015)
— A Music Video is Magarity Ford’s Final Act in Chestnut Hill | WHYY | Article (2012)
— Girl and Boy Scouts Blend Traditions with 21st Century Fun | MetroKids | Article (2012)
— Closing the Leadership Gap | Fortune Magazine | Article (2012)
— Our Story: Creating An Online History | Intercom, Temple University (2012)
— 2012: The Year of the Girl | Spark Magazine | Highlight (2012)
— Journey to the Gold | Spark Magazine | Highlight (2012)
— Kappa Delta Joins Girl Scout Celebration | The Angels | Article (2012)
— Suffolk Girl Scouts Honored | Suffolk News Herald | Event Coverage (2012)
— Teens Taking Charge: Innovative Teens Changing The World | Justine Magazine | Profile (2011)
— Out of Their Comfort Zone + Into the Spotlight | Girl Scouts Alaska | Event Coverage (2011)
— Girl Scouts Film Earns Gold Award | Girl Scouts USA Blog | Written Interview (2010)
— People You Should Know: Darragh Dandurand Friedman | The Temple News | Written Interview (2010)
— Holocaust Filmmaker from Malvern Wins Top Girl Scout Award | Mainline Suburban Life | Written Interview (2010)

PUBLICATIONS
Apartment Therapy • Broadway World • Bushwick Daily • Bustle • EMMA Magazine (print) • JUMP Magazine • Lakeside Magazine • LUCY’S Magazine (print) • NYLON • New York Times (print) • The Philadelphia Citizen • Philadelphia Business Journal • Philadelphia Inquirer • Philadelphia Magazine • Public Record • POSTURE Magazine • Spindle Magazine • Vanyaland • Vegconomist • VICE • VRScout • WHYY • WXPN’s The Key

SELECT CLIENTS
All Above All • Anti-Defamation League • Berklee College of Music • Buck Design Studio • Chain Camera Pictures • First Person Arts • FRIDA: The Young Feminist Fund • Girl Scouts USA • Independent Curators International • Iris Worldwide • iHeartMedia • Kinemotik Studios • The National Arts Club • New Museum • Refinery29 • Sensorium Experiential Studio • Superbright Creative Tech Studio • Temple University • University of Rhode Island • VICE • Wallplay

SELECT AWARDS
— Official Judge | Reality Virtually Hackathon at the MIT Media Lab (2019)
— Summit Grant | Lesbians Who Tech (2019)
— Best In Show: Virtual Reality | Augmented World Expo (AWE) (2018)
— InterPride AGM International Conference of Pride Organizers Grant |NYC Pride (2018)
— Best of: Photo Essays | VICE (2016)
— Photo Feature | Osengwa Magazine (2016)
— Best of: Roundup Recap | Elevtr (2016)
— Joseph T. Barna Photography Award | NYC Pride (2016)
— Global Leadership Representative & National Ambassador | Helen Storrow Grant to Switzerland (2015)
— National Council Delegate | Girl Scouts USA (2014-2015)
— Power Tour Facilitator Grant |Planned Parenthood Federation (2014)
— National Conference Grant | American Association of University Women / AAUW (2014)
— Diamond Award for Civic Leadership + Academic Achievement | Temple University (2014)
— W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Award | Temple University (2013, 2014)
— Global Leadership National Ambassador | Girl Scouts USA (2013)
— Travel Grant | Friends of Our Cabana (2013)
— Travel Seed Grant | Communication Studies Program | Temple University (2013)
— Lew Klein Grant | Temple University (2013)
— Nominee for Best Pennsylvania Filmmaker | West Chester Film Festival (2013)
— Broadcast Pioneers Award | Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (2012)
— Academic Achievement Award | Temple University (2012)
— Broadcast Pioneers Award | Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (2012)
— Certificate of Appreciation | Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (2012)
— Outstanding Leadership Acknowledgement | Ford Motor Company (2011)
— National Young Woman of Distinction | Girl Scouts USA (2011)
— Gold Award | Girl Scouts Eastern Pennsylvania (2010)

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Darragh Dandurand