Pixel art portrait of Andrew W. Smith

Andrew W. Smith

Research Professor Game Designer Quantum Artist

I build games, websites, and apps that explore how technology can be used to create art, connect with culture, tell stories, and have fun. From games and collage to quantum computing and XR, I work across immersive and interactive media to create memorable experiences. You can explore some of my projects across this site or connect with me directly on LinkedIn. (I'm currently rebuilding this site, so expect things to change!)

Current Projects

  • LiteraryDJ

    Music, natural language processing, quantum computing, and computational poetry.

  • Energy

    Board games, climate change, and energy policy.

  • Material Conditions 02

    Material Conditions part 2 coming soon-ish.

  • BlackType

    Upcoming typography project.

Talks, Exhibitions & Public Programming

  • LiteraryDJ at Maryland Day 2026

    Maryland Day, April 2026.

  • LiteraryDJ at NextNOWFest 2025

    NextNOW Festival, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, September 2025.

  • LiteraryDJ at Q3

    Q3 Initiative, Center for Quantum Networks and United Nations International Telecommunications Union, September 2025.

  • LiteraryDJ at World Quantum Day 2025

    World Quantum Day at University of Maryland College Park, April 2025.

  • Entangled Verses: Quantum Simulations and Computational Poetics

    Digital Dialogues, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities at University of Maryland College Park, April 2025.

  • Future/Now: Three Digital Humanities Projects

    African American Public Humanities Initiative at University of Delaware, October 2023.

  • Visualizing the Remix with LiteraryDJ

    If, Then: Technology and Poetics, September 2022.

  • More Than Entertainment: A Conversation on the Power and Potential of Immersive Media to Create Positive Social Impact

    Panel Immersive Media and Arts for All Showcase at University of Maryland College Park, April 2022.

  • Design and Development in Black Digital Humanities

    Panel for CCBC Mellon Scholars Cohort, February 2022.

  • Archives and Digital Storytelling

    Keynote: Midwest Archives Conference, May 2021.

Teaching & Workshops

  • MITH388: Digital Humanities Research Assistantship

    Course taught at University of Maryland College Park, Spring 2026.

  • Social Impact BuildFest 2026

    Technical & Social Impact Mentor for Student Hackathon, April 2026.

  • Natural Language Processing and Computational Poetry with LiteraryDJ

    University of Maryland College Park, November 2024.

  • DIY Digital Methods and Pedagogy

    iCamp Media Academy at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, May 2024.

  • Lens Studio, AR.js, and Immersive Design

    New Works Incubator at University of Maryland College Park, June 2023.

  • Immersive XR Design and Digital Humanities

    Parsons School of Design, April 2021.

  • narrative/play/immersion

    University of Maryland College Park, February 2020.