Daniel Kałucki Email & Phone Number

Warsaw, Pl

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

As the Head of Design, I lead the strategic vision for design across the organization, ensuring that our design solutions align with business objectives and meet the highest standards of quality. My role includes overseeing the planning and execution of design strategies, driving innovation, and ensuring a user-centered approach in all our projects.Key Responsibilities:Design Strategy Planning: Crafting and implementing design strategies that align with both short-term and long-term business goals.Team Coordination: Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams to deliver exceptional design solutions.UX Evangelism: Championing and promoting user experience (UX) best practices across the organization to foster a user-centered design culture.UX Research: Overseeing and conducting UX research to inform design decisions and enhance product usability.Budget Management: Planning and managing both the department's budget and individual project budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation.Quality Assurance: Ensuring the quality and success of design projects for top global and local brands, including Generali Investments, SFD, and Kupiec.

Cracow, Lesser Poland District, Poland

As the Founder of DK Designs, I have dedicated over 15 years to delivering exceptional design solutions for a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises. My extensive experience spans across various facets of design, including branding, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) design. Throughout my career, I have been committed to creating visually compelling and strategically sound design work that meets the unique needs of each client. DK Designs has been a platform where creativity meets functionality, consistently driving results through innovative and thoughtful design.

As the Lead Graphic Designer, I am responsible for guiding the creative vision and ensuring that all design outputs meet the highest standards of visual excellence. My role involves not only creating impactful designs but also mentoring the design team, ensuring that our work is both innovative and aligned with brand objectives.Key Responsibilities:Creative Concept Development: Leading the brainstorming and development of original design concepts that effectively communicate the brand’s message.Team Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to junior designers, fostering an environment of creativity and continuous improvement.Design Execution: Overseeing the creation of design assets, including graphics, typography, and layouts, to ensure they are on-brand and visually compelling.Client Collaboration: Working directly with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective design solutions.Review and Feedback: Conducting regular reviews of design work, providing constructive feedback, and making necessary revisions to ensure the highest quality output.Software Proficiency: Utilizing advanced graphic design software and tools to create detailed, polished visuals that meet project specifications.Brand Consistency: Ensuring all design work is consistent with the brand’s identity across all platforms and mediums, maintaining a cohesive visual language.

As a UX&Design Trainer, I have merged my expertise in user experience design with a passion for education and mentorship. My role involves not only crafting intuitive and effective user experiences but also empowering others to master UX design through targeted training and guidance. I have been instrumental in developing innovative designs while leading training initiatives that help teams excel in user-centered design.Key Achievements:UX Marathon: Organized and led the UX Marathon, a 3-day intensive training program focused on deepening participants' understanding of UX principles, methodologies, and practical application. This event provided hands-on experience and accelerated learning for designers of all levels.Key Responsibilities:Training and Mentorship: Conducted workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching to educate designers and non-designers on UX principles, processes, and tools.User Experience Design: Applied UX methodologies to design user-centered interfaces, ensuring that every project is both functional and engaging.Feedback and Improvement: Provided detailed feedback to trainees, helping them refine their design skills and understand the importance of iterative improvement in UX design.Industry Best Practices: Kept up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in UX, ensuring that training materials and design work are aligned with current industry standards.

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

As a UX/UI Specialist in the medical technology sector, I was responsible for designing and delivering a crucial new functionality aimed at planning and recording laboratory tissue collection from animals, contributing to groundbreaking research, including cancer treatment development. My role involved deep analysis, user-centered design, and close collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the functionality met the unique needs of the laboratory environment.Key Responsibilities:In-Depth Analysis of Laboratory Processes: Conducted a thorough analysis of laboratory workflows and collaborated closely with Business Analysts (BA) and Super Users at every project stage to ensure the solution was fit for purpose.User Journey Design: Designed comprehensive user journeys to ensure the new functionality was intuitive and aligned with the laboratory's needs.UX Research: Conducted in-depth interviews with laboratory staff in the USA to gather insights and ensure that the design was informed by real user experiences.Wireframe Design: Created detailed wireframes for the new functionality, laying the groundwork for a user-friendly and efficient interface.User Journey Optimization: Continuously refined and optimized the user journey based on feedback and testing, ensuring a seamless user experience.Final Project Preparation and Mockups: Developed the final version of the project, preparing high-fidelity mockups ready for implementation by the development team.Coaching and Mentorship: Provided coaching and mentorship to junior designers, helping them develop their skills and grow within the team.My work was centered on improving user experience in the complex and highly regulated field of medical research, ensuring that the final product was both functional and user-friendly for laboratory professionals.

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Warszawa, Woj. Mazowieckie, Polska

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Cracow, Małopolskie, Poland

Master'S Degree, Graphic Design And Audiovisual Culture

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism And Political Science