Daniel McKenzie is a digital product designer who enjoys building experiences that matter to people. Through research, investigation and an iterative design process, he believes great experiences can be built on purpose. Whether it's a new product strategy or cracking a "wicked" problem, Dan can help you arrive at a solution that meets both your business and customers' goals.

THE DIFFERENCE

Every product situation is different, but there are benefits to working with an design consultant that can save you time, money and maybe even your business.

Bigger isn't always better

Are big design agencies asking for too much of your time and money? Working one-on-one with an experienced design consultant, you can quickly make strategic decisions and focus your attention on the task at hand. With Dan you get the creative talent you need without the hassle of hiring a large design firm.

Diverse experience and knowledge

Dan has worn many hats in his career working with both companies and startups (he helped start one!). With this experience comes the ability to look at the bigger picture and put together the pieces in order to arrive at the right innovative solution for your company.

It's about collaboration

With Dan there is no taking your order and then, disappearing to work in absolute secrecy. He knows he can't have all the answers about your business. This is why he feels it's important to work shoulder to shoulder as you work out the best design solutions together.

He gets it

Dan understands how to work with companies and startups because he's been there. Before working as a consultant, he worked for a software company and was employee #1 at a successful startup he helped to grow and prosper. It’s this experience that gives him the insight needed to work with both startups and companies.

A shot of design in your DNA

Ever wish you could bring someone in from the outside to inject some design into your team's DNA? With Dan you'll learn up close what the best practices are and how they can make a difference to your product development process and company.

EXPERIENCE

Over 12 years experience working with individuals, startups and companies:

• Ask Partner Network Design evaluation and corporate website design, smartphone and tablet designs, partner console design.
• BoardVantage Visual design concepts for SaaS product
• Callpod Interaction design for Keeper iPhone app, interaction design for marketing website
• Catch User research, competive audit, persona creation, usability testing and concept development
• eKwipper User research, competive audit, persona creation, usability testing and concept development
• EMS Helpers Interaction design for Emergency Medical Support iPhone app
• JiWire Business reporting and analytics tools, iPhone and iPad mobile apps, concept development and design for “Compass” location-based store locator application, location-based “Big Data” tablet design, website, various widgets and desktop applications
• Lottay Concept development, interaction design and visual design
• Martini Media Network Competitive analysis and website

• Microsoft Shopping cart checkout features for Zune store
• OnlyWire Interaction design for marketing website including subscription pages.
• Redbeacon Design evaluation, usability testing, interaction and visual design for partner signup flow and provider profile
• Replicon Competitive analysis, interaction and visual design for both iPhone and Android phones
• SEVEN Interaction design and documentation for various phone applications including voice messages, over-the-air contact search, SMS and address book
• Sony Wi-Fi hotspot locator application for Sony Mylo
• Store Made Easy Admin tools, marketing website and brand identity
• TerraPass Visual design for online calculators
• Verizon Wireless Interaction and visual design for Wi-Fi hotspot locator web application