Eric Freeman

Eric Freeman, Ph.D., is a lecturer in the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies at The University of Texas at Austin.13 He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University, which he obtained in 1997.3 Freeman is also a partner at WickedlySmart agency and has an extensive background in computer science.2

Freeman's professional accomplishments include:

1. Former Disney CTO
2. Author of 7 books
3. O'Reilly alumnus
4. Yale University alumnus
5. NASA graduate fellow
6. MIT TR35 recipient

He is currently teaching AET 350C: Advanced Creative Coding at UT Austin for the Fall 2024 semester.2 This course focuses on complex coding projects for creating interactive graphics, animations, and digital experiences, building upon basic programming skills and emphasizing creative problem-solving in digital art and design.2

Freeman is also known for his work on design patterns and has co-authored "Head First Design Patterns," a popular book in the industry for learning design patterns.2 He offers courses on design patterns and has recently taught basic algorithms and data structures at O'Reilly Learning.2