CRAFTING DIGITAL
FROM THE GROUND UP
Hi, I'm Daryn
Here's what I do:
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.
UI/UX 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.
FRONT-END 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.
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.
SELECTED WORK
Projects that reflect vision & creativity
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
I've had the opportunity to work with Daryn Hornby for more than 15 years, and he's one of those rare people who can seamlessly bridge the worlds of design and technology. Over the years, we've collaborated on countless projects, and I've always been impressed by his ability to take creative ideas and turn them into engaging digital experiences that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. Whether it's improving load times, enhancing user experience, adding interactivity, or finding a smarter technical solution, Daryn has a knack for figuring out how to make things work.
What I appreciate most about Daryn is his curiosity and problem-solving mindset. He's always exploring new technologies and finding practical ways to apply them to real-world creative challenges. Just as importantly, he understands the bigger picture—how design, development, content, and business goals all need to work together. He's a thoughtful collaborator, a strong creative thinker, and someone I trust completely to lead projects from concept through execution. Any team looking for a creative or web leader who can bring both vision and technical expertise to the table would be lucky to have him.
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've had the pleasure of collaborating with Daryn for over 15 years, during which we've built digital experiences for numerous well-known brands—from contest microsites to consumer-facing e-commerce platforms. As the front-end programmer behind these projects, Daryn's technical skill set is truly unmatched.
He combines resourcefulness with remarkable speed, consistently delivering under the tightest deadlines without ever compromising on quality. What sets Daryn apart, though, is his range: beyond front-end development, he brings expertise in video editing and photo retouching, making him a rare hybrid of technical and creative versatility. In my experience, there is virtually no challenge he can't solve.
Any creative director would be fortunate to have Daryn on their team.
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 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.
I have worked 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.
