Dan Quarnstrom

Dan Quarnstrom is a Lecturer at Otis College Of Design, with a 45-year career spanning design for 3D and 2D animated films, editorial and advertising illustration, theme park attractions, toys, video games, and visual effects. He is also an author of the book Joyride/Flatout: Hot Rods and Dream Machines, celebrating hot rod culture.

• Education: BFA in Illustration from Art Center College Of Design (1974)

Research Interests: Dan's work bridges hot rod culture, automotive history, and creative design, with a focus on visual storytelling and the intersection of imagination and engineering.

Professional Affiliations: He has taught at Otis College Of Design for 22 years, alongside roles at Laguna College of Art and Design and Art Center College Of Design.