Artist + Designer

Hello!I’m a product designer,
sound artist & graphic novelist
living in Portland, Maine.

About me

A charcoal-style sketch of David at a desk writing in a notebook, with a large dog looking up at him
Here’s me with loyal dog

A little about me

I love making things.

Whether apps, websites, graphic novels or live sound, I love the process of discovery, problem solving, and building a solution.

Cover of Pia in the Forest by David Bruggink

In print

Pia in the Forest

My first graphic novel! A slice-of-life adventure shared between father and daughter, it revels in the childlike wonder of nature and the singular joy found in exploration.

Holiday House · July 21, 2026

About the book

Some stuff people said about it

  • Drawn with a light, observant touch… A simple, playful invitation to delight in the natural world.

  • Nicely captures the quiet serenity of the forest… Plenty of believable kid antics to keep the story playful.

  • Captures the essence of a young child with Pia… An enjoyable book for emerging readers.

Listen closely

Sounds of Maine

I create field recordings and videos of the Maine landscape under a project called Sounds of Maine. In 2023, it was profiled by Down East magazine.

Listen in

Drawn things

From the sketchbook

  • A small white dog-like character with a backpack overlooking a wide river dotted with grassy islands
  • Anthropomorphic animals gathered in a sunny Italian town square
  • Four white wolves walking single-file along a snowy forest path

More Illustrations