I help teams make better decisions when the path forward isn’t clear.
My work spans product design, research, and education—aligning user needs, business priorities, and execution. I help teams move from ambiguity to clear direction and delivery.
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.
CarbonLoop
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.
Heart of the Cosmos
Managing a Team of AI Agents
This storytelling adventure throws you into high-stakes dilemmas, where your moral compass and leadership are constantly tested. You’ll chart a course through the unknown, driven by whispers of the legendary Star-Heart Gem.
What others say to have me on their team.
Jill D.
Global Educator, Speaker, Mentor, Product Advisor, and Founder
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.
Mara M.
Dynamic Leader | Strategic Project Manager | Visionary Educator | Creative Curriculum Designer
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.
Kavier L.
UI/UX and Graphic Designer | UX Researcher | Focused on Equitable & User-Centric Outcomes
Dan is not just a skilled UX designer or instructor, but a natural leader who genuinely cares about his team. His strategic guidance and ability to nurture great team dynamics have been pivotal in my development. He connects with each of us personally, pushing us to excel and innovate.
I’m truly grateful for his mentorship and highly recommend him for any role that values heartfelt leadership and a collaborative spirit.
“Study the Art of Science, study the Science of Art. Develop your senses, especially learn how to see, realize that everything connects to everything else.”
Leonardo da Vinci, POLYMATH
From Curiosity to Career
I started as a self-taught designer and evolved into a user experience researcher and product thinker. Today, I’m passionate about helping teams discover problems, build intentional solutions, and continuously learn through iteration.