David Peter Simon

David is an ethnographer and blogger. His primary interest lies at the intersection of design and research—particularly how we build technology that makes a positive impact on the world. He works at ThoughtWorks, a global software company whose mission is to better humanity through software. He holds a degree in Community Studies. His research addresses the dynamics of racial and class inequity by exploring community constructions and their implications on today’s world. In his free time, David writes for Indie Shuffle, a music discovery blog, and Holiday Matinee, a blog for creative inspiration.