Dan D. Email and Phone Number
Hi, I'm Dan, a designer who thrives on creating positive experiences.My design journey wasn't linear – it was a choose-your-own-adventure where I honed skills across architecture, retail and user research. From managing projects at RAUHOUS or Urban Specific to crafting captivating visuals at DataDiggers, I understand how design impacts users and businesses. Now, I'm ready to leverage this diverse toolkit for UX/UI design!Hard skills:- Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Rush;- Figma, Corel Draw, Sony Vegas Pro;- Laser cutting, Screen Printing, Stickers, Posters, Flyers, Brochures;- Chat GPT, Gemini AI, Copilot AI, Wand AI, Midjourney, Dall-e, Adobe Firefly;- Miro, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Skype;- HTML5, CSS3, Notepad++, Javascript, AWS;- Wordpress, WIX, Squarespace;- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides;- Asana, Google Tasks, Bamboo HR;- User Interface Design, Visual Design and Identity;- Allplan Nemetschek, AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, SketchUp;- Hand drawing / Freehand drawing, Technical drawingSoft skills:- Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration;- Problem-solving, Empathic, Critical thinking, Adaptable;- Time management, Stress management, Organizational skills;- Attention to detail;- Presentation knowledge, Storytelling;- Analytical thinker;- Constant learner.My commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry best practices is highlighted through my certifications:- Pixellab School: Advanced Marketing Graphic Design - issued on april 2019;- Udemy Course: Design Rules - Principles for Great UI Design - issued on december 2022;- Pixellab School: UX/UI Design Learning Path - issued in October 2023.On top of that my motivation to transition from Graphic Design to UX/UI design is underscored by honing my design skills with these ongoing courses and books that I’m focusing on this year:- Udemy Course: Figma UI UX Design Advanced by Daniel Walter Scott- Udemy Course: Design thinking - Develop Innovative Ideas by Laura Pickel- Book: Microcopy: The Complete Guide by Kinneret Yifrah- Book: Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve KrugSo, what’s next? I’m open to collaborating with businesses (B2B projects), joining a team part-time or tackling temporary position design projects. I believe my user-centric approach combined with strong visual design skills might make me a valuable asset.Let’s chat and create some amazing user experiences together!
Datadiggers
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Senior Graphic And Web DesignerDatadiggers Sep 2022 - PresentBucharest, RomaniaEstablished in 2015, DataDiggers is an agile full-service market research company that offers business solutions adapted to any type of need.Responsibilities: ( + on top of previous job level )- Guiding junior designers, offering support and feedback (both technical and creative);- Overseeing print production, collaborating with vendors and negotiating for company brochures, t-shirts, flyers, etc.Projects: ( + on top of previous job level )- Ongoing use of AI to create quick visual representations of company needs;- Secondary company's survey platform page updates (MyVoice by DataDiggers);- Website design of 3rd company - TheStaffSupply.com;- Responsive website and coding designAchievements:- Communication: Championed initiatives to improve team relation: regular 1-on-1s, bi-weekly task meetings, and company-wide project presentation meetings;- Mentorship (ongoing): Trained and helped junior designers and provided in-house coding & drawing workshops for the Marketing department monthly;- Resourceful Coder: Created unique company newsletter formats (DataDiggers and MyVoice companies) using HTML5, CSS3, Notepad++, and AWS with minimal resources;- Eco-Conscious Designer: Crafted the DataDiggers’ logo using recycled cardboard boxes from conference materials and office appliances - https://www.instagram.com/p/CsQZmt4NDNY/?img_index=4 ;- Highly Appreciated: Consistently receiving praise for clear and readable visuals;- Office Intiative: Decorated the office space for Halloween, fostering team cohesion and trust - https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYdz8rIXrw/?img_index=1 ;- Festive Spirit: Designed company postcards for winter holidays and sent to clients through traditional mail;Skills: ( + on top of previous job level )Affinity Designer 2, Figma, Design Systems, Mobile design, User centered design, Usability, Design Principles, Design Thinking, User Interface Prototyping, Wireframing, Sustainable Approach, Mentorship, Great Listener, Altruistic, English
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Graphic And Web DesignerDatadiggers Sep 2019 - Sep 2022Bucharest, RomaniaEstablished in 2015, DataDiggers is an agile full-service market research company that offers business solutions adapted to any type of need.Responsibilities:- Turning complex market research data into clear and concise visuals that align with the company's brand identity;- Building newsletters, dashboards, email signatures, and intricate website elements using HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript;- Proactively assisting colleagues in Sales, Research, and Project Management;- Sparking project ideas with quick sketches, moodboards, and design concepts to align everyone from the get-go.- Photographer for company conferences in RomaniaProjects:- Company presentations updated twice per year (visual and text edits);- Conference booths and promotional materials design;- Social Media posts design;- Coding and designing newsletters, dashboards and email signatures;- Company website design and maintenance;- Winter holiday charity events (prints, donations, online and offline asset design)- Logo and mascot design for company secondary platform (MyVoice by DataDiggers)Achievements:- Founding Designer - Part of the first 10 employees that actively shaped company plans, policies and direction;- Social Media Superstar: Revamped online & offline design materials, boosting social media engagement by 25% in the first 6 months (September 2019 - March 2020) - Whiz Kid: Revamped online & offline design materials, boosting company engagement. Built and launched the new DataDiggers website on WIX within 3 months (March-June 2020);- Event Design Hero: Conceived visual elements for charity initiatives ("Run a Study, Plant a Tree!" or “Run a Study, Give a gift!”) across digital and print media (t-shirts, flyers, etc.).Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud, Remarkable 2, Communicative, Great Listener, Self-Motivated, Wordpress, WIX, Squarespace, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Free-hand drawing, Teamwork, Open-minded, Creative Thinker, Organized, English, Romanian
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Senior Graphic DesignerBrainactive Sep 2023 - PresentBucharest, RomaniaBrainactive is an AI-powered SaaS platform that connects companies with their target audience in real-time.Responsibilities:- Social Media: Post designer for Facebook, LinkedIn and X (Twitter) platformsProjects:- Weekly Social Media posts designSkills- Editing software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Rush, Adobe Premiere, Figma, Affinity Designer 2, Remarkable 2, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Task Management, Workload Prioritization, Google Workspace, Skype, Discord, Branding & Identity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Communicative, Creative Thinker, Open-Minded, Organized, English, Romanian -
Image RetoucherMobexpert Jan 2019 - Sep 2019Bucharest, RomaniaMobexpert is a regional network of shops, markets and hypermarkets specialized in selling furniture and home furnishings.Responsibilities:- Image enhancement: Refined and post-processed photos of products for the Mobexpert.ro website product pages;- Color & Clarity champion: Ensured images sparkled with optimal color correction, contrast, lighting and shadow adjustments;- Photo studio team-up: Collaboration with the photo studio / department to understand the process and the products that were shot, before image post-processProjects: (Online & Offline - printed)- Easter Special Offers Catalogue (april-may 2019)- Summer-Sale Campaign (june-july 2019) Achievements: - Eagle Eye: Developed a keen eye for detail to ensure flawless product visuals.- Communication Bridge: Fostered smooth collaboration between the Photo Studio team, Photo Editors and Marketing department to achieve cohesive results for website and newsletter content.- Photographer’s eye: Proposed different angles, macro, ambient or exposure shots for certain types of products to be taken; After the first month of implementation into the product pages - the customer engagement on those pages slightly raised more than the average (sample page - https://mobexpert.ro/products/bg50289901-alfredo-birou-colt - the ambient shots proposed by me)Skills:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Image Editing, Digital Photography, Asana, Skype, Organizational, Communication, Teamwork, Attention to detail, Self-MotivatedSpecial Skill: Photography: - Basic understanding of camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO and impact on image quality) Lighting techniques (two-point lighting, three-point lighting, softboxes, reflectors etc.) Composition (Rule of thirds or Leading lines) -
Urban PlannerUrban Specific Apr 2018 - Jan 2019Bucharest, RomaniaUrban Specific is an urban planning start-up founded in 2017 which focuses on residential, industrial and landscape development in urban and rural spaces. Working directly with customers and offering consultancy, drafting, project development and document approval from public institutions.Responsibilities:- Renovations: Co-Inspector and co-overseer of building renovations, ensuring projects ran smoothly and met quality standards in the pre established time interval;- Fieldwork: Performed site visits for future construction projects, taking measurements, verifying compliance with regulations and capturing key details with photos;- Draftsman: Designed project plans using industry-standard software like AutoCAD, Allplan and Revit Architecture;- Documentation: Created and managed technical documentation to ensure project approvals to respective public institutions;- Approval meetings: Attendance and speaking to local authority council meetings where voting for local current or upcoming projects was taking place.Projects: - Renovation and Structure Consolidation for Filantropia Clinical Hospital - Geriatrics Hospital Wing, Bucharest - RO- Residential Home in Lungulețu, Ilfov County - ROAchievements:- Company Image: Communicated and interacted face-to-face with stakeholders for documentation approval, different cities council meetings for project debates and evaluation of projects with specialists in current field (architecture and urban planning) and adjacent domains (such as: engineering, medical, educational)Skills:Skype, AutoCAD, Allplan, Driving, GPS orientation and maneuverability and documentation delivery; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Time management, Attention to detail, Stress management, Adaptability, Organized, Self-Motivation, Team Player, Social Interaction Skills
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ArchitectRauhous Jan 2018 - Apr 2018Bucharest, RomaniaRAUHOUS specialize in residential, multi-residential, boutique hotel, retail and hospitality interior design. Founded in 2016, the company teamed up professionals with years of experience in architecture, interior design and construction.Responsibilities:- Bridging the architectural gap: I communicated with partners in both Romania and Australia (specifically Melbourne) on exciting architectural and urban design projects.- Master planer: I took raw data from survey (cadastre & topography plans) and transformed them into digital architectural plans; Regulations: I dove deep into the local regulations and legislation of Victoria county councils in Australia to ensure projects compiled smoothly.Projects: Deakin Waterfront (Visit my portfolio for more details about the project - https://www.behance.net/gallery/66753511/Deakin-Waterfront )Achievements:- First time urban development project: Contributing to pedestrian safety and city scape designSkills:Slack, Google Workspace, Adobe Photoshop, Allplan Nemetschek, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit Architecture, A Teamwork, Organizational skills, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Problem-solvingSpecial Skill:Australian Building Regulations - Legal Eagle (for Regulations): I understand the intricacies of local building regulations, ensuring projects adhere to all necessary guidelines. -
Web Content EditorVivre Deco Jun 2017 - Dec 2017Bucharest, RomaniaVivre is a Romanian Home & Deco retailer. They’re the leading e-commerce retailer in the Home & Deco industry within Central and Eastern Europe.Responsibilities:- Crafting Compelling Product Pages: I wrote clear and engaging product descriptions (both in Romanian & English) to enhance the customer experience.- Elevating Product Visuals: Performed light photo retouching and ensured high-quality product images for online publication.- Seamless Collaboration: Worked closely with Buyer and Translation departments throughout the product life cycle.- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: I’ve been part and contributed to a team of 15 content specialists under the guidance of 2 senior editors.Achievements:- Efficiency Champion: Consistently exceeded expectations, delivering an average of 450+ product pages per month (beating the initial target of 400).- Black Friday Hero: During the high-volume Black Friday campaign, managed to deliver 530 product pages with quality photos and clear descriptions.- Innovation for Success: Developed a repository system of text templates and Photoshop filters for efficient product page creation, boosting team productivity.Skills:Vivre Intranet, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Skype, Google Workspace, Attention to detail, Writing expertise, Team Player, Organizational, Creative Thinker, E-commerce
Dan D. Education Details
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City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan D.
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Dan D. works for Datadiggers
What is Dan D.'s role at the current company?
Dan D.'s current role is Brand and Graphic Designer | Digital Illustrator.
What schools did Dan D. attend?
Dan D. attended "ion Mincu" University Of Architecture And Urban Planning, "ion Mincu" University Of Architecture And Urban Planning.
Who are Dan D.'s colleagues?
Dan D.'s colleagues are Issam Ali, Raluca Iorga, Madalina Mirigel, Aniruddha Som Sagar, Petru Curosu, Ruchi Behl Singh, Vanesa Vasiu.
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