School
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design
Expertise
Smartphones, 3D Printing, Industrial Design
- From 2008 to 2010, work with conceptual industrial design publication Yanko Design gave Chris a unique perspective on the world of consumer tech.
- Shortly after joining SlashGear in 2010, Chris was entrusted with seeking out and capturing content at tech conferences such as CES, MWC, IFA, GDC, Google I/O and press events held by organizations such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Samsung.
- His gadget collection includes rare and high-profile disasters like Google's Nexus Q, which measured its lifespan in months.
Experience
Chris has been publishing content online since internet access was delivered by mail carriers via software on CDs. As Chris has gained experience with cutting-edge technology — like the latest in 3D sculpting and drawing tablets — he's also established himself as an artist and graphic designer under the name World Famous Design Junkies. Chris tests the real-world capabilities of consumer gadgets with his creative works and expands his artistic horizons with each new review of bleeding-edge technology. Chris Burns is Senior Lead Features Editor for SlashGear.
Education
Chris has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design.
SlashGear's content hails from a group of experienced technology and automotive editors and a wide-ranging team of writers, engineers, enthusiasts, and experts across consumer tech and transportation. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves as the ultimate resource for those who want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.
Our editors, advisors, and fact-checkers conduct regular reviews to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of our articles. Complete information on our editorial process available here.
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