Designer's BiographyDesigner's Biography

Darren, self portrait

Darren began drawing at an early age and his passion for art has followed him throughout his life. His love of art is rivaled only by his passion for music. Darren excelled in art classes during his formative years and this desire to achieve grew with each new creative experience.

As a young adult, Darren took his first art job, hand-painting custom made holiday ornaments in Ogden, Utah. Soon after, he began working as a Draftsman for Price Associates Engineers, a civil/structural engineering firm in Salt Lake City. His years spent as a Draftsman, helped Darren develop a strong technical drawing ability and an appreciation for new computer technologies.

During his tenure with Price Associates, Darren spent his evenings working professionally on freelance graphic design projects for his company and for various other local companies. In time, this passion for design would lead him on a new career path.

In 1994, after eight years in drafting, Mr. Barker made the decision to pursue graphic design further and he sought out his first design degree. Darren now holds degrees in both Computer Graphics and Illustration from the School of Visual Art & Design SLCC in Salt Lake City, and has continued his education wtih extended drawing courses at the University of Utah.

While in school, Darren founded his first design firm, Spinbox Design, in partnership with three other designers. At Spinbox, Darren held the position of Principal/Art Director. Upon graduation four years later, Mr Barker left Spinbox for an in-house position with QSI Corporation, where he has been designing for ten years and holds the title, Senior Graphic Designer.

In keeping with his tradition and passion for design, Darren founded Darren Barker Design in 2000, where he works regularly on non-QSI related design and illustration projects.

Professional Affiliations:

affiliation logos

Volunteering:

up button