Eric Hardman is a 20 year veteran of the interactive and passive entertainment industries. From film, television and music, to online and educational multiplayer gaming he has managed teams, produced projects, and developed art/animation for Disney, Scholastic, and uncountable other companies as an employee, contractor, and boutique-studio owner. Swimming upriver seems to be a lifelong theme -- from raising a family while working in production (seemingly contradictory) to fighting the ossifying powers of institutionalization and it's effect on creativity and humanity. In his world, there is no separation between professional and personal, but there is time away from the office that includes some fun stuff like: Painting & drawing; Motorcycle riding/exploration/maintenance; Canoeing and canoe sailing; Wilderness Camping; Traditional archery (re-curves and nonviolence); & Photography. Eric is currently the Creative Director at educational game developer, SlateXP, and teaches Game Design.