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iOS & Web App for Entertainment Tracking
Creating a new product that competes with old giants is a great opportunity to start from scratch when addressing user frustrations.
Combining research with visual and interaction design craft, this product introduces innovative features that solve pain points found across numerous existing entertainment tracking apps.
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I believe products should empower users to achieve their goals and make them feel good in the process.
By respecting users' time, abilities, and backgrounds, I create products that serve their needs at every stage in their journey.
I often work closely with many different teams, connecting dots and raising concerns when needed.
As great as it would be for everything to go right all the time, it often doesn't. That's why I always try to be flexible.
Research is a fundamental tool to build empathy for people and understand their needs. I love diving into data to understand broad trends as well as 1:1 conversations to capture subtle insights.
To me, sketching = whatever gets the point across quickly. Sometimes a sketch is a literal pencil sketch. Sometimes I “sketch” right in a digital design tool because it's so quick.
Information hierarchy, typography, color, spacing, alignment, and balance are a few basic concepts that really go a long way for crafting designs that make sense and please an audience.
I love to deliver high-fidelity interactive prototypes that you'd swear are the real thing. I pay close attention to all the tiny little details that add up to *chef's kiss* polished perfection.
Testing is another fundamental tool for building empathy and understanding what actually works for people. This can be a humbling experience – you can't really argue with data that proves your design solution doesn't work. I love that.
I work with engineers as early and often as possible to understand technical feasibility and support them throughout the build process. I've also learned a fair amount of programming to better inform my design decisions (I built this site from scratch).
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Daniel is a delight to work with. He was able to take abstract ideas and represent them in a way that helped move the product forward. The client acknowledged several times the quality and thoughtfulness of his work.
Kat Judge
Project Manager, Slalom
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I love that you bring a breadth of knowledge and experience to UX/UI problem-solving. You also have been very open-minded throughout our project and having team members like you makes my job so much more enjoyable.
Amanda Spence
UX/UI Designer, Slalom
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The onboarding/introduction to the project and client you gave me was memorable - in the best way. I was really impressed with how clearly you communicated and how articulate you are.
Jessica Glennon
UX/UI Designer, Slalom
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His UI mockups were well thought through and ready for implementation. I loved his attention to detail and his genuine interest in solving the client challenges.
Ran Alsheikh
Engineer, Slalom
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As a newcomer, I've looked to Daniel for ideas, feedback, and collaboration to help me grow my visual design skills and become a more independent designer. He's incredibly patient and fosters a judgment-free environment. I leave every interaction with Daniel having learned a new skill or gained knowledge.
Nadia El Ayoubi
UX/UI Designer, Slalom
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What stands out to me the most is how Daniel puts others first. He constantly asks, investigates, and solutions how he could best deliver his work in a way that was most convenient for others around him; something that does not go unnoticed and is very appreciated.
Michael Lampert
Business Analyst, Slalom
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Site developed by yours truly. I'm also an illustrator and photographer.
