David Durham

Artist, Brainstormer, Change agent, Christian, Designer, Idea generator, Life mentor, Photographer, World traveler

I work in Creative Environmental Entertainment, theme parks to be exact. I have been working at Walt Disney Imagineering for over 25 years. I've held a number of roles and currently lead the Creative Designers Studio as well as the Inspirational Blue Sky Program. From studying Aerospace Engineering at Caltech to running my own software company, I tend to enjoy wearing different types of hats.

Helping people realize that they can do far more than they believe.

My first TED was in Monterey many years ago. I have been fortunate enough to have attended several. My best TED moments all revolve around the conversations I have with attendees. It is both refreshing and humbling at the same time. I try to listen more than I talk, and I try to keep up with the liveliest of discussions. And I hope to take back a little collective wisdom and divergent thinking.

Computer Graphics, Writing Musical Theater, Directing