David Mahoney is a PhD candidate at The University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Design Informatics. His principal research interest is reducing the environmental impact of the internet and improving accessibility, aligning technological potential with environmental stewardship. He is the founder of Overbrowsing, an applied research group focused on advancing sustainable web practices. David received a BA in Product Design from The University of Edinburgh.

David is also the director of Headless Horse, an independent branding, design, and development studio. The studio articulates visions for the industries of beauty, fashion, culture, and commerce and has collaborated with notable global brands such as Nike, Rolls-Royce, Vogue, and Yves Saint Laurent Beauty.