CRAFTING DIGITAL
FROM THE GROUND UP
What I can do for you
creative direction
Translating artistic vision into business strategy, I lead multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize and execute integrated campaigns, ensuring that all visual and messaging assets align with brand objectives across digital, print, and experiential platforms.
web DIRECTION
Proficiency leading cross-functional design, development, and content teams to build and optimize digital platforms, ensuring they align with business goals, user experience (UX) standards, and conversion metrics. From concept to completion, I will be there to direct along the way.
WEB DESIGN
Planning and building website layouts, user interfaces, and digital graphics, merging visual creativity with technical functionality. Creating wireframes, designing interfaces, and selecting typography to ensure sites are engaging, responsive, and easy to navigate across all devices.
graphic design
Creating visual concepts to communicate ideas, manage branding, and produce marketing assets. At some point I’ve worked on it all. Renderings, newsletters, branding, visual identity, motion graphics, presentations, UI, marketing, advertising. The list goes on.
Photography/editing
Successfully managed and operated an agency-level photography studio, driving the end-to-end creative and technical workflow. Expertly handled the post-processing pipeline, utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud for precise RAW conversion, color correction, high-end digital retouching, and image manipulation. Adept in studio management, including equipment inventory.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
25+ years of front-end engineering delivering high-performance web assets and optimized email campaigns. Deeply versed in the core stack: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with a proven track record as a WordPress veteran deploying scalable content management solutions. Committed to responsive design principles and fluid typography, I build digital experiences with strict breakpoint optimization, ensuring maximum user engagement, rapid load times, and flawless UI fidelity whether viewed on a handheld device or a 4K desktop monitor.
analytics
Translating raw web traffic into actionable business insights, helping organizations improve conversion rates, refine marketing strategies, and enhance the overall user experience. The launch is the start, performance will dictate how to move forward.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Over the past 15 years, I've built three venture-backed technology startups, and Daryn designed and developed the complete identity for each one—including branding, logos, websites, business stationery, and business cards. Every project was executed with exceptional professionalism, creativity, and speed. Daryn consistently delivered high-quality work that helped establish each company's brand from the ground up. I highly recommend Daryn to anyone looking for outstanding branding, design, and web development services.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Daryn. He's strong in both design and development, so he bridges those two worlds.
As a colleague, I always knew I could count on him. He's a straight shooter — you get a clear answer, a realistic timeline, and he follows through on both. Working with someone like that makes everything easier.
Any team would be lucky to have him.
Daryn consistently impressed me with his technical expertise, professionalism, and calm under pressure.
He is an exceptionally quick learner who thrives in fast-paced environments. He has a talent for mastering new technologies, keeping projects moving, and helping others get up to speed along the way. He was always generous with his time and knowledge, making him someone I could depend on whenever a project became challenging.
Beyond his skills as a developer and photographer, Daryn is simply a genuinely kind and dependable person. I recommend him without hesitation to any organization looking for a talented professional and an outstanding teammate.
I have had the pleasure of working with Daryn over a period of several years and seen the depth and breadth of his talents. He has mastered a high level of design creativity over the years... He gives expert advice as to what concepts work well and how to frugally integrate graphics into the site. I like that he can be challenged to think out of the box and deliver. I would highly recommend his work.
I had the pleasure of working with Daryn for a year, and can honestly say he is very creative when it comes to interactive web media. His knowledge and dedication to his craft is seen through his work. He is a well rounded team player and asset to any agency.
My work isn’t just about creating - it’s about telling a story.
SELECTED WORK
Every project reflects vision and creativity
I aim to craft digital experiences that drive results.
