Michael Cuales

Bio

Michael (Mike) Cuales is the Director of Digital Media Innovation at NC State University’s Department of Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), where he provides creative direction and manages a diverse team of multimedia designers, developers and video producers. Cuales has over 20 years of experience of working with and for higher education and
cultural organizations.

Cuales is a passionate advocate for the potential of extended reality (XR) technologies in fostering immersive multimedia learning experiences for students of all ages. His many and varied projects with DELTA include the development and integration of new media platforms, defining a foundation for supporting VR classrooms and facilitating a campus-wide effort for producing virtual tours.

Cuales completed his Master of Industrial Design at the NC State College of Design, where he would go on to teach animation and digital imaging in the Art + Design program for several years as an adjunct assistant professor. A two-time NC State alumnus, he also completed his undergraduate studies in business and marketing at the NC State Poole College of Management.