“It’s a privilege to write a recommendation on Daniel’s behalf. In the past decade or so that I’ve known him, Daniel’s demonstrated himself as one of the most intentional and thoughtful people I know. He’s one of those rare souls who lived and worked in a designerly way long before becoming a big D, Designer.

From leather work, to film photography, to UX prototypes, Daniel’s craftsmanship conveys his keen awareness of subtlety and nuance. He’s not afraid to experiment or try new things, but neither is he willing to settle for anything less than excellence as a final result.

Daniel’s also easy to collaborate with. He communicates clearly and directly. He has a point of view and isn’t afraid to speak up, but he also listens to understand. I would highly recommend Daniel to any organization looking for a designer who is a true team player and has both the sensemaking and design making skills to elevate the end user experience.”

-Jared White / Sr. Design Researcher, Edward Jones

“I’ve known and worked with Daniel for almost eight years now. He takes a position of quiet leadership, and is one of the most reliable people in any room he enters. Daniel does not let small hinderances get in the way of accomplishing any tasks he sets his mind to, and he’s an excellent person to have on any team. Daniel has a plethora of interests and hobbies which add to the deep layers of his personality. He is a person of taste, curiosity, and determination. Daniel is very professional and polished in all of his different areas of work, and nothing is good enough until it’s his best effort. Daniel is always more quick to listen than speak his opinion, and will take a neutral and polite approach to any array of interpersonal environments. Daniel brings an incredibly valuable and rich background and set of experiences, and also makes every conversation feel welcoming to the other party. Daniel will not work somewhere unless he feels personally compelled and invested in his work. This makes him an incredibly valuable partner in the workplace, and he will commit himself fully to wherever he chooses.”

-Hannah Nelson/ Associate Brand Manager, Westland Distillery