Ken Demarest
Kenneth Llewellyn Demarest III | |
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| Occupation(s) | Computer game programmer, digital artist, business manager |
| Known for | Development of Wing Commander; 3D character models in BioForge; Director of Technology at Origin Systems; technical prototype for Ultima Online; co-founder of Appsoma; artist for Shadow Garden's 'Sand' |
Kenneth Llewellyn Demarest III is a professional in the fields of computer game programming, digital art, and business management.
Career
Demarest played a key role in the development of Wing Commander and was responsible for creating 3D, texture-mapped character models in the game BioForge. During his tenure as Director of Technology at Origin Systems, he engineered the technical prototype for Ultima Online, utilizing the code framework from Ultima VI. This effort paved the way for the development of the real-time strategy game with a persistent world, NetStorm: Islands At War, which as of March 2016 is undergoing a 3D remake titled Disciples of the Storm, supported through a KickStarter campaign.
In the realm of social gaming, Demarest contributed to pioneering initiatives that combined 3D multiplayer online experiences with social interaction on platforms such as Facebook and MySpace.
He is also a co-founder of Appsoma, a platform as a service tailored for scientific analysis applications.
As an artist involved with Shadow Garden, Demarest created 'Sand', recognized as the platform's most acclaimed piece and included in permanent exhibits at institutions like the Discovery Science Center and Sony Wonder Technology Lab. His subsequent endeavors have focused on technology aimed at humanitarian benefits, including MorSand, honored as a 2006 Tech Award Laureate, and CellBazaar, which received recognition as a 2007 Laureate.
External links
- Mine-Control Home Page
- Ken Demarest profile on MobyGames
- Sand Exhibit at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, CA