Hey! I’m Dan.
I’m a design strategist with a background in user experience and product design.
Customer-centric
Well-versed in mixed methods research to discover customer goals and pain points.
Strategic Vision
Understands how to connect product value proposition to business goals.
Data-driven
Focused on making informed decisions based on metrics and validated success.
Portfolio
Here are some projects I think you’ll enjoy.
CarbonLoop
Redefining Recycling for People at Home
CarbonLoop’s mission is to help households achieve greater sustainability by reinventing the way residents recycle plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers, along with cardboard boxes.
Bringing More to Networking
Users with large networks are struggling to get real value from their connections. It’s difficult to recall how they are connected with other users. How might we help users understand their connections more deeply?
Cipher Skin
Minimizing the Pain of Setup
In today’s physical rehabilitation industry, the experience extends beyond the clinic. Cipher Skin is connecting in-clinic therapy with at-home care through remote patient progress monitoring.
Socialserve.com
Giving Access to Accessibility
Apartment hunting can be fun, but as a person with very specific needs, it can be difficult to find a place that would qualify being called ‘home.’
TMNT Sewer Studio
Create and Share Your Own Adventure
Nickelodeon gave kids and families the ultimate Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle experience with it’s ‘Sewer Studio Tour.’ The tour visited 10 cities nationwide, and fans were able to meet their favorite Turtles from Rise of the Teenage Mutant Turtles.
What’s it like to work with me?
See what others have said to have me on their team.
CLIENT
Dan is an exceptionally talented designer that has proven to possess the skills necessary to conduct effective user interviews and testing. He is a great listener when conducting user interviews/tests and he holds a calm space to uncover rich feedback from participants.
His authentic, genuinely kind personality, and sincere interest in solving people’s problems are really apparent in his work. I sincerely trust Dan’s expertise in the design process and, based on my experience, he would make an excellent addition to any team.
Jill D.,
Global Educator, Speaker, Mentor, Product Advisor, and Founder
MANAGER
Dan demonstrated an impressive ability to align projects with the long-term goals of the organization, always considering the broader customer experience and ensuring that the work produced was of the highest quality. His strategic mindset allowed him to guide his students and teams toward solutions that not only addressed immediate challenges but also supported the larger objectives of the program and the organization’s mission. His thoughtful approach to problem-solving and commitment to high standards ensured successful outcomes time and again.
Mara M.,
Dynamic Leader | Strategic Project Manager | Visionary Educator | Creative Curriculum Designer
STUDENT
I had the pleasure of being one of Dan’s students at General Assembly, and after graduating, I’ve been fortunate to have him as one of the best mentors I could ask for.
Dan has always prioritized team collaboration and has a breadth of experience working in cross functional teams. His experience with cross functional collaboration was very apparent as an instructor. Dan’s philosophy on collaboration is to understand each team member’s motivations and only then can people achieve shared goals effectively.
Ellie T.,
Product Designer | User-Centered Design | Digital Storyteller | Dedicated Researcher | Lifelong Learner
