CURIOUS MIND. INTENTIONAL DESIGN.

BIG IDEAS.
MADE
USEFUL.

Heya, I’m Danny. I design products and systems that empower people to accomplish more with less.

GOOD COMPANY.
A few teams I’ve designed with.

GEICOCreativeMorningsUSAIDAppfiguresWeber Shandwick
Good work is more than the screenshots

A little about me.

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!

Some daily habits include:
Japanese

10 minutes a day

Meditation

10 minutes a day

Exercise

30 minutes a day

Gratitude Journaling

Once a day

Kind quotes from Managers & colleagues
“…He addresses the implications of every design decision – from the hierarchy of elements on a screen all the way down to the specific colors. He is a designer who deeply cares about whatever he works on, and that's a rare find. Working with him is always a pleasure.”
Eoin O'HehirSenior Software Engineer at Coursera
“…Danny got everything we needed far ahead of schedule, allowing ample time for any revisions or unforeseen requirement changes. Working with him, he really considers the end-user experience when making a design, and not just the requirements coming from the top…”
Stephen SmithLead Software Engineer
"Danny's deep understanding of how people think and use apps, makes him a powerful User Experience designer. His ability to think through an entire experience, whether the service is on mobile or desktop, makes him a versatile designer with the knowledge to build any app for any device."
Jyn FairchildEx-Google UX Designer
"…Daniel has contributed to the formation of our UX design approach and participated in the creation of several vital products. His meticulous nature and commitment to user-focused design principles have consistently driven him to craft accessible and engaging user interfaces…"
Oz MichaeliCo-founder of Appfigures