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With training in engineering, Daniel developed a systems-thinking approach—mapping complexity, streamlining processes, and solving problems at scale. He began his career as a self-taught UX designer at a startup studio, where he learned to move fast, prototype quickly, and iterate with purpose. Later, he pursued a BFA in User Experience Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design, a program built in partnership with Google. There, he deepened his expertise in human-centered design and refined his ability to balance creativity with logic.
Today, Daniel designs with a systems mindset and a user-first approach, using research and empathy to create experiences that are clear, functional, and impactful. He values ambiguity as a space for exploration and adapts design systems when it leads to better outcomes.
Sir Jony Ive once said:
“True simplicity is derived from so much more than just the absence of clutter and ornamentation. It’s about bringing order to complexity.”
For Daniel, design is about bringing that order to life.
The following is a visual journey that reflects the experiences and perspectives that have shaped him into the designer he is today.
BEYOND UX Daniel is deeply involved in music and the communities that form around it. He has written articles for magazines, founded a collective—that produced interviews, podcasts, and listening events—and hosted his own radio show on Spotify. His projects have included guest appearances on global stations like dublab and NTS Radio, as well as regular programming on his college radio station.
Now based in New York, he is documenting the Long Island hardcore scene, continuing his interest in how culture is built, shared, and remembered. His passion goes beyond music itself—he is fascinated by the ways media and technology have shaped discovery across different eras, from print to streaming. For him, that sense of discovery remains central, influencing how he thinks about community, technology, and design.