David believes that great spaces tell stories. At Starbucks, he translates brand identity, cultural insight, and the rituals of coffee into environments where people want to linger. His work builds connection, honors craft, and responds to how communities actually gather.

Before Starbucks, David was a Creative Director at Microsoft, where he led teams developing immersive brand experiences and product storytelling. Prior, he served as Creative Director at design consultancy Teague, leading projects across consumer goods, medical products, and advanced technology for global clients.

He has also worked with startups to define brand identities, shape product experiences, and turn early creative concepts into launched products. His work across the spectrum of early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies informs his design leadership approach today: human-centered, collaborative, and future-focused.

David is based in Seattle, where he leads global coffeehouse concept design, innovation and standards.