James Pierce began his creative career in the video industry, working with everything from local to international clients. However, he primarily worked to help non-profit clients. After over a decade worth of experience in video, he applied his expertise in motion and design and to web design and development. Prior to joining Belmont full-time in 2011, James Pierce started a company that allowed artists to create websites, without the need to know all the inter-workings of the web. James Pierce continues to design and build web applications that solve needs in community, educational institutions and design industry.

James thesis for his MFA degree, entitled Natural User Interfaces in the Information Age, explored the history and changes in consumer-based computer interactions. He continues to research graphic and natural user interface, and consults local entrepreneurs creating mobile and web design products.

James Pierce is married to a graphic designer and has two small dogs.