Thomas Barnwell is currently pursuing his Masters of Science in Digital Media from Georgia Tech. He holds a Bachelors degree in Film Studies from Georgia State University. His current interests are in interactive design, public design, and networked music.

Prior to studying at Georgia Tech Thomas worked for various companies doing film/video post production work. Thomas worked doing film restoration and DVD design for Cinepost in Atlanta. After this he worked as an editor for KCTS in Seattle on the PBS show The Seasoned Traveller. Thomas spent the two years prior to coming to Georgia Tech working as an editor and assistant editor for Atlanta based production company Artisan Pictureworks.