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Hi, I'm
Dao
…and I'm a Digital Designer :)
…and I'm a Digital Designer :)
I believe in putting 'People first, design later.' My design journey began over 6 years ago during my Business Administration degree, evolving from editorial design to a multidisciplinary and visual approach. Over the past 4 years, I’ve specialized in User Experience Design, becoming an empathetic detective who uncovers what truly matters. I craft solutions that are both functional and visually compelling, with a lasting, positive impact.
…what I've been designing recently :)
Elevating the Bassist's Experience: The Exponent 500 UX Transformation
UX Design
The Exponent 500 is a powerful amplifier that becomes a comprehensive multi-effects toolkit when paired with the Darkglass Suite. My role was to bridge hardware and software, unlocking the device's full potential.
Elevating the Bassist's Experience: The Exponent 500 UX Transformation
UX Design
The Exponent 500 is a powerful amplifier that becomes a comprehensive multi-effects toolkit when paired with the Darkglass Suite. My role was to bridge hardware and software, unlocking the device's full potential.
Elevating the Bassist's Experience: The Exponent 500 UX Transformation
UX Design
The Exponent 500 operates as a powerful amplifier, compatible with the Darkglass Suite software. When aided by the DG Suite, the device evolves, harnessing its full potential and becoming a comprehensive multi-effects toolkit. That's where my contribution lies.
Crafting Consistency: The DG Design System
Product Design, Branding
Seeing the need for a cohesive design framework in the DG Suite, I took the initiative to create its first design system. As the sole UX designer, I developed a comprehensive style guide, UI library, and design system from scratch, ensuring a unified and enhanced user experience across the platform.
Crafting Consistency: The DG Design System
Product Design, Branding
Seeing the need for a cohesive design framework in the DG Suite, I took the initiative to create its first design system. As the sole UX designer, I developed a comprehensive style guide, UI library, and design system from scratch, ensuring a unified and enhanced user experience across the platform.
Crafting Consistency: The DG Design System
Product Design, Branding
Seeing the need for a cohesive design framework in the DG Suite, I took the initiative to create its first design system. As the sole UX designer, I developed a comprehensive style guide, UI library, and design system from scratch, ensuring a unified and enhanced user experience across the platform.
Redefining Consistency: The DG Suite UI Revamp
Product Design, Branding
The answer to the obsolete user interfaces on both mobile and desktop applications, which hindered users' seamless interaction when setting up their Darkglass devices.
Redefining Consistency: The DG Suite UI Revamp
Product Design, Branding
The answer to the obsolete user interfaces on both mobile and desktop applications, which hindered users' seamless interaction when setting up their Darkglass devices.
Redefining Consistency: The DG Suite UI Revamp
Product Design, Branding
The answer to the obsolete user interfaces on both mobile and desktop applications, which hindered users' seamless interaction when setting up their Darkglass devices.
Graphic Design Projects
Graphic Design, Branding
A diverse collection of graphic design materials created for various stakeholders, including posters, sales agendas, social media posts, and more. Each piece is designed to elevate brand presence and communicate effectively across different platforms. This portfolio showcases my ability to bring visual storytelling to life through impactful and strategic design solutions.
Graphic Design Projects
Graphic Design, Branding
A diverse collection of graphic design materials created for various stakeholders, including posters, sales agendas, social media posts, and more. Each piece is designed to elevate brand presence and communicate effectively across different platforms. This portfolio showcases my ability to bring visual storytelling to life through impactful and strategic design solutions.
Graphic Design Projects
Graphic Design, Branding
A diverse collection of graphic design materials created for various stakeholders, including posters, sales agendas, social media posts, and more. Each piece is designed to elevate brand presence and communicate effectively across different platforms. This portfolio showcases my ability to bring visual storytelling to life through impactful and strategic design solutions.
The Art and Science Behind My Design
The Art and Science Behind My Design
Design is where creativity meets strategy, and my journey has been shaped by both art and science. I tend to ask a lot of questions to get as much information as possible, until I can paint an overview picture of what or who I'm catering my design to. Though as a kid, I might have annoyed my dad more more than a dozen occasions for asking everything I didn't know (sorry dad!).
Design is where creativity meets strategy, and my journey has been shaped by both art and science. I tend to ask a lot of questions to get as much information as possible, until I can paint an overview picture of what or who I'm catering my design to. Though as a kid, I might have annoyed my dad more more than a dozen occasions for asking everything I didn't know (sorry dad!).
My wide-ranging skill set is rooted in a passion for solving complex problems and a deep understanding of what makes products truly resonate with people. From my early experiences in editorial design to my focused work in User Experience, I’ve developed a versatile toolkit that allows me to create designs that are not only visually compelling but also strategically sound.
My wide-ranging skill set is rooted in a passion for solving complex problems and a deep understanding of what makes products truly resonate with people. From my early experiences in editorial design to my focused work in User Experience, I’ve developed a versatile toolkit that allows me to create designs that are not only visually compelling but also strategically sound.
What I can bring to the table
What I can bring to the table
Business Insight
In-Depth UX Research
Visual Storytelling
Branding Expertise
Business Insight
In-Depth UX Research
Visual Storytelling
Branding Expertise
The art and science behind my design come together to create a holistic approach that brings value to businesses. By combining strategic business insight with a deep understanding of users and a passion for visual storytelling, I craft solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. This blend of skills allows me to offer a unique perspective that is both creative and strategic, ensuring that every design I produce is impactful and aligned with the goals of the business.
The art and science behind my design come together to create a holistic approach that brings value to businesses. By combining strategic business insight with a deep understanding of users and a passion for visual storytelling, I craft solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. This blend of skills allows me to offer a unique perspective that is both creative and strategic, ensuring that every design I produce is impactful and aligned with the goals of the business.
Design Toolkit
Design Toolkit
I'm comfortable with just a pen and a piece of paper, I would be overjoyed with a huge white board and colorful markers. But I can't call myself a Digital Designer without knowing how to use digital tools.
I'm comfortable with just a pen and a piece of paper, I would be overjoyed with a huge white board and colorful markers. But I can't call myself a Digital Designer without knowing how to use digital tools.
Design & Prototyping Tools
Design & Prototyping Tools
Figma
FigJam
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Collaborations & Project Management Tools
Collaborations & Project Management Tools
Miro
Slack
Notion
Jira
Confluence
(Psst…! you can hover over the tools and get some bits of information on how I use them)
Let's connect :)
Let's connect :)
Let's connect :)
I'm actively looking for a full-time position.
Based in
Uusimaa, Helsinki, Finland