My name is James Donald Campbell. I'm 21, and I study Computer Science. I've always had a hard time defining myself by any one category. I'm interested in a lot of things, and I don't see much value in shrinking that down to a single label.
On the career side, I'm learning how to build tools that brings people together, not just because I enjoy the technical challenge, but because I'm curious about how technology shapes the way people live and connect. That curiosity is what led my brother and me to co-found User Reality Labs. We started it as a way to explore ideas around community, mobile technology, and building products that feel useful in everyday life. It's still evolving, and so are we.
Outside of work and school, I'm usually moving. I play golf regularly. I climb whenever I can. I spend a lot of time behind a camera, trying to capture places and moments that feel worth remembering. I'm not very good at sitting still for long. I prefer being on my feet, outside, learning something physical, or experiencing something firsthand.
I couldn't talk about myself without talking about the people who make me who I am, my family.
I grew up with an engineer for a dad and one of the most creative people I've ever met for a mom. That combination shaped a lot of how I see the world. From my dad, I learned how to think through problems, take things apart, and understand how they work. From my mom, I learned to see things differently, to value creativity, and to care about expression as much as structure.
Being the youngest child in that mix made things interesting. I had strong examples in front of me, honest feedback when I needed it, and constant encouragement to try things for myself. My family tells me the truth, keeps me grounded, and supports whatever I decide to build next.
They're the steady part of my life.