AJ Hurtado (He/Him) is a multimedia artist, designer, and creative technologist. He is a third-year M.F.A. candidate at UT Austin in the Live Design and Production program for Integrated Media. He believes in the transformative power of art and technology to deepen our understanding of the world and connect people. Driven by curiosity and a desire to explore the “why” and “how,” he approaches creative technologies as a space where imagination and functionality converge. Through this lens, he crafts immersive, inclusive, and engaging environments that inspire exploration and spark curiosity. His work aims to provoke thought, foster connection, and contribute to a cycle of discovery where art not only mirrors life but enriches it. His recent projects include “James and the Giant Peach” as the Media/ Projection designer, “Bina48’s Afro Future Garden” as a generative artist, “The Stars Hold Our Stories” as the Sound Designer, Interactive Programmer, and Multimedia Designer/ Creator.
