Background
Designer with over five years of experience in bringing ideas to life
Proven ability to build cohesive brand identities, design user-centered digital experiences, and create effective design solutions that leave an impact and drive meaningful engagement.
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Education
Interaction Design & Development
George Brown College, 2021
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Location
Currently based out of Toronto, Ontario. Helping brands grow globally.
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Fun fact
I have a love for film photography!
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Certifications
What I've learned
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Completed
Product Design & UX/UI Fundamentals, 2025
Successfully completed this course covering UX/UI principles, product testing, design thinking, and creating enterprise software interfaces.
- Apply UX/UI principles to create user-friendly interfaces
- Develop wireframes and mockups to visualize design concepts
- Conduct product testing to gather user feedback
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In Progress
Full Stack Software Developer, 2025
In the process of completing this 15-course series, diving into the skills and tools for front-end, back-end, and cloud application development.
- Build, deploy, test, and run full stack cloud native applications
- Python and Flask for data science and AI application development
- Node.js, React, Containers, Docker, NoSQL, Django, and more
Skills
What I can use
Illustrator
After Effects
Photoshop
Premier Pro
InDesign
Figma
Miro
HTML
CSS
Javascript
React
GitHub
Git
VS Code
WordPress
Squarespace
Webflow
Mailchimp
Hootsuite
GoDaddy
MS Office
Solutions
What I can do
UX/UI Design
Intuitive user-centered designs
Designing responsive web pages that enhance experiences and create cohesive, intuitive systems. Using Figma to hand-off designs to developers and supporting them throughout the process.
- Design Research, Information Architecture
- User Journey & Flows, Personas, Accessibility
- Wireframing & Prototyping
Brand Design
Build and grow strong brands
Passionate about helping brands grow through engaging solutions and creating strong visual identities. Connecting to audiences to create meaningful interactions.
- Logos, Typography, Iconography, Color
- Animations, Videos, Storyboards
- Presentations, Ads, Posters, & more
Web Development
Prototype and bring designs to life
Experienced with taking ideas and bringing them to life. From concept creations, to interactive prototypes, and launching web projects such as websites, landing pages, and email campaigns.
- Front-End Development, Web Customization
- Website, Landing Pages, Email Newsletters
- Currently Learning Back-End Development
Generative AI
AI for a streamline processes
Utilizing AI in a creative workflow can assist with brainstorming, ideate quickly, and explore concept creations. Developing truly unique images and iterating copy to communicate clearly.
- DALL-E, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT
- Ethical AI Practices for Transparency
- Prompt Engineering for Desired Outputs
Approach
How I do it
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User first
Tackling all challenges through the lens of users, prioritizing their needs, preferences, and behaviors to create intuitive digital experiences.
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Project management
Ensuring the successful execution of projects from concept to launch, connecting with teams needed for a seamless process that meets goals.
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Continuous learning
Always gaining news skills while learning from team mates or taking courses to stay current, expand knowledge, and grow as a designer.
Contact
References
Peer reviews
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Daniel has been instrumental in providing hands-on design expertise across a range of projects, most notably our recent website rebuild. In addition to leading the design, Daniel also managed the technical implementation required to successfully launch the site.
Daniel is a true professional—always a pleasure to work with, consistently bringing creativity, thoughtful ideas, and practical options to the table, leading to his ability to follow through with high-quality execution. I’m proud to provide my full recommendation and reference for Daniel.
Lyndon Edwards
President
illustrate inc -
Daniel's work shows strong visual fundamentals, a clean and modern aesthetic, and a good understanding of how design fits into broader product and marketing goals. He’s reliable, open to feedback, and brings a calm, focused energy to the team. — no drama, just solid execution and collaboration.
His work shows strong visual fundamentals, a clean and modern aesthetic, and a good understanding of how design fits into broader product and marketing goals. I’d confidently recommend Daniel to any design team looking for someone who brings both craft and professionalism to their work.
Krishna Khatri
UX/UI Designer
illustrate inc & thinktum -
I had the pleasure of working with Daniel on our website redesign project, and I can confidently say he was instrumental to its success. Daniel brought not only exceptional creative talent but also a strong sense of ownership and collaboration. His ability to translate complex ideas into clean, engaging visuals made a huge impact on the final product.
Beyond his design skills, Daniel was a joy to work with. He was always positive, responsive, and solution-oriented. I highly recommend him to any team looking for a creative partner who delivers with both professionalism and heart.
Courtney Coon
Executive Assistant
illustrate inc -
Daniel was an indispensable part of our creative team and I wholeheartedly recommend him. His multidimensional skills consistently delivered high-quality outputs that conveyed our brand's essence and engaged our audience effectively. His commitment to excellence, proactive approach, and adaptability were key to our projects.
Daniel collaborated seamlessly with all teams while meeting deadlines, showing attention to detail and a strong spirit of teamwork. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would gladly do so again.
Mariane Lefebvre
Marketing Director
thinktum
