Thomas Kearns

Digital Innovation Strategist

Perkins&Will

I’m Thomas. I am a trans-disciplinary experience designer + builder. My work employs a user centered design process, driving thoughtful programming from deep context sensitivity. As a designer I craft rich narratives for stakeholders, as a builder I ensure the clarity of the narrative pushes through the experience. Being a builder extends the reach of my design thinking through applied knowledge. My skills are even more diverse than my potential titles: designer, strategist, researcher, technologist, developer. I craft experiences. From buildings to objects to services to businesses.

In over 20 years of professional practice I have managed multi-million dollar architectural projects, designed and developed websites during each of the 5 versions of HTML, built interactive mixed reality experiences, developed custom data driven design software, grown a unique educational design/technology startup to multiple locations + expanded B2B services, and most recently built a home on wheels for 2 young adventurers,.