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I’m Daniel. Curiosity and a love of learning led me into product design.
After earning an A+ in my first UX Design paper, I decided to specialise in UX by completing a Master of User Experience Design at Victoria University of Wellington.
Since then, I’ve built 6+ years of experience designing B2B and B2C products across enterprise SaaS and public-sector environments, working across web and mobile. I enjoy simplifying complex workflows, designing scalable solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance user needs with business goals.
I believe good product design should be accessible and inclusive. It helps more people use a product while helping businesses reach a wider audience and build long-term trust.
Before design, I worked in customer service and received a customer service award. It taught me to listen carefully, understand people’s needs and find practical solutions.
Outside design, I enjoy fitness, exploring New Zealand, mentoring tech students and volunteering as a health coach. Staying active, continuously learning and helping others give me energy and keep me growing.
Exploring the Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand
What I'm into right now
AI-assisted design
Accessibility
Mobile app design
Mentoring designers
Community volunteering
Fitness & wellbeing
Exploring cafés
Hiking
Lo-Fi music
The values
behind my work
Empathy
I design with real people in mind, considering their needs, challenges and different perspectives.
Curiosity
I explore, ask questions and keep learning to uncover better ways to solve problems.
Simplicity
I enjoy turning complex workflows into clear, accessible and easy-to-use experiences.
Collaboration
I believe the best products come from working closely with users, product, engineering and the wider team.
Books
I keep coming back to
