Ben Fry is a Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he focuses on understanding complex data problems through design. He holds a Ph.D. from the MIT Media Laboratory and is the founder and principal of Fathom Information Design, a studio located in Boston that specializes in data visualization and design. Fry is well-known for developing 'Processing,' a programming environment co-created with Casey Reas, which is widely used by artists, engineers, scientists, and students around the world since 2001. His work has been showcased in museums and featured in various media, including feature films and research labs. Fathom's notable clients include organizations such as Nike, JP Morgan, DARPA, and National Geographic. In recognition of his contributions to interaction design, Fry was honored with a National Design Award at the White House in 2011.