Dean Class earned a degree in architecture from the New York Institute of Technology. After working at various architecture firms, he ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing his own IT firm. This company specializes in providing support services to the architecture, interior design, engineering, and construction sectors. Since the late 1990s, he has been an educator at NYSID, where he teaches technology-focused classes covering software like Photoshop, AutoCAD, and numerous other graphic-oriented programs. Additionally, he teaches design courses including Contract One, in the undergraduate program, and Interior Design Studio at the graduate level.