Heya, I'm Danny.

What I'm like at Work

I’ll be curious about anything when I join a team! I like to hear how things were made or what users ask from support. I'll wonder what a button does, imagine what things could be, and mess with components to see what happens.

I value my discipline in my work. I'm more method than eccentric. I'm the guy that cares about naming my layers, strict non-destructive editing, and making my components reusable and responsive for team members to save hours with. Not only that, but I critique in a constructive and upward way that aims for the benefits of a growth mindset.

I care about respecting the work-life balance of others and my own. I won't Slack you at inappropriate hours, and I intently manage the relationship with my electronics to maximize my focus on where it needs to be and when.

Despite working in precision and discipline, I'm often a welcome and jovial presence on a team. I'll always come off as a little dorky! Keeping the human element in the work is part of finding creative solutions and maintaining a healthy life. I laugh a lot and am always excited to make things for others.

What I'm like at Home

When I’m not working, I like to continue learning and exploring my creativity at home. My daily routine usually includes meditation, studying, exercise, and hanging out with friends. I’m particularly interested in concept art and enjoy learning about the techniques used by illustrators to create their masterpieces. My bookshelves are filled with art and design, and I love collecting books from game concept artists to gain insight into their successful techniques.

In my free time, I've been studying Japanese for the past couple of years and recently took a solo trip to Japan to explore major cities. Although I only know a little over 750 words, I enjoy learning more about what made the things I grew up with, like Nintendo, and understanding more about the creatives that influence my life. For all other times, I enjoy ensuring there’s one fun thing to look forward to, like a day trip with friends or a new VR experience.

To help me stay on track with my goals, I keep a habit tracker and analyze how I spend my day. I keep as long of a streak as possible, and the externalization of the things I prioritize is helpful. I've managed to keep over 365-day streaks with language studies and meditation, though I know missing a day is not the end of the world!