Summary
Noah Norman is a creative technologist and co-founder with 10+ years building immersive experiences, custom hardware-software systems, and interactive installations under Hard Work Party and Third Wave. He blends motion and UX design with bespoke sensing, lighting, and novel display technologies to deliver projects for clients like Viacom, Pitchfork, KEXP, and GIPHY, often coding the middleware that makes complex live interactions feel effortless. Equally at home specifying large-scale LED and projection systems as he is writing real-time compositing and interaction layers, he favors orthogonal thinking and “sensitive application of force” to balance drama with utility. His work repeatedly converts experimental ideas—cymatics, transparent LCD dioramas, biometric-driven shows—into reliable, repeatable production pieces. Based in Greater Philadelphia with a BA in Computer Music and Multimedia from Brown, he maintains a playful, case-study-first portfolio at hardwork.party that includes animated gifs and deep technical writeups.
10 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
BA, Computer Music and Multimedia, BA, Computer Music and Multimedia at Brown University
The Lawrenceville School