Francis holds a Masters of Architecture from Pratt Institute and a BFA from Long Island University in Digital Media. Francis has worked in a variety of design offices and in disciplines ranging from architecture to industrial design. Currently Francis is the founding principal of FADstudio, FADstudio is dedicated to the research and application of new technologies specifically algorithmic form generation, smart materials, and interactive environments. Francis’s work with FADstudio has been exhibited and published internationally in many prestigious institutions including the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. In addition to his work with FADstudio Francis has been a visiting instructor at Pratt Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.