About
I’m a Principal UX Designer working on enterprise platforms and complex systems.
I’m comfortable with large operational products, tangled workflows, regulation and competing constraints, whether I’m rethinking an existing system or shaping a 0-to-1 product.
I’m curious about how things make sense from other people’s point of view. I bring this instinct to systems: workflows, constraints and the decisions that shaped them.
That instinct isn’t new. Before I became a designer, I was a translator. I think there’s something similar about the jobs: understanding what someone is really trying to communicate, the context around it, and how it will make sense to someone else.
I’m committed to research throughout the design process. I care a lot about how designers, developers and product owners actually work together.
Outside work, I love travel (spanning from Insta 🌄 to near-internment 🛂) and languages (range: fluent in some, I’ll die trying in others). I’m fascinated by watching how people get on with everyday life under whatever conditions and constraints their surroundings impose.
Recommendations
VP Product, Amplience
Dan led the UX design for the next Gen Authoring project. We are definitely on the right track to deliver the delight we were hoping for and a massive upgrade to the user experience for content practitioners. He has acted as a leader in the UX team.
Head of UX, Amplience
Dan was the driving force behind Next Generation Authoring. He played a key role in shaping our design system and was someone I could rely on to fully consider the nuances and edge cases of complex design problems.
Lead UX Designer, Amplience
Dan = exceptional. His impact stands out so much at a squad, UX and wider product level. Dan motivates and drives everyone around him to do their best work while being an amazing communicator, collaborator and just a really nice person to work with.
Frontend Architect, Amplience
Dan advocates strongly for user needs. He has significantly contributed to the success and adoption of our form [NG Authoring] and Design System, continuously driving improvements with a pragmatic approach. His work on conducting user testing has informed critical functionality decisions.
Product Owner/User Research Advocate, Amplience
Dan's focus on quantitatively measuring what could otherwise could have been a highly challenging project [NG Authoring] and he did an exceptional job carrying out activities and presenting data that drove business decisions.
Design Manager, IBM
What really sets Dan apart is his holistic approach to design. He doesn't just create beautiful designs he architects entire design systems that scale gracefully across products and teams. His work demonstrates a rare combination of creative vision and systematic thinking, ensuring that every design decision serves both user needs and business objectives.
Product Owner, Amplience
Dan has consistently delivered outstanding designs while tackling our most complex product challenges. He is the perfect mix of creative, analytical, and collaborative, and he has my highest possible recommendation.