David’s transformed the creative thinking, brand development, visual communication and experiential design for an extensive range of organizations, industries and occupations.

Over a 30-year career, his sound sense of style, intelligent logic and keen wit delivers work that consistently impresses clients, and stands the test of time.

In New York City, as a Graphic Designer at The Wall Street Journal, he redefined their approach to paid media marketing. Later, as Art Director for Fox News Online, he led their first major website redesign, setting standards for interactive consumer news. In 2000, Freshbait was born in San Francisco with Marnie Aulabaugh.

Born and raised in Georgia, near Atlanta, David has degrees in English Literature and Media Communications, apt skills in Saab mechanics, and can converse in French, Khmer and Japanese. He’s lived in New York, Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cambodia and now Tokyo.

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Brand / Graphic Design 9+ years

UI / Visual Design 9+ years

Web Design 9+ years

Creative Director at Yes Health 2014–2022

Creative Director at Streetline 2008–2010

Creative Director at Freshbait 1999–Present

Senior Designer at News Corporation 1997–1999

Graphic Designer at The Wall Street Journal 1994–1997

BS Communications, Kennesaw University 1993

BA English, LaGrange College 1990

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