about

Dan was born and raised in Naperville, Illinois. Dan attended Iowa State University where he graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in Graphic Design.

These days he remains in the mid-west, having grown roots in the small town of Huxley, Iowa. Dan and his wife of 8 years, Stacey, have 4 wonderful children: Taylor, twins Paityn & Paige and last but certainly not least his son Brayden.

When Dan’s not working he enjoys playing running / working out, playing raquetball, volunteering for the local HERO group and spending time with his family.

 

Education:

Iowa State University | May 1999

BFA in graphic design
GPA: 3.33/4.0

Skills:

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Streamline, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe AfterEffects, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fontographer, actionscript, javascript, php, html, dhtml, css, SoundEdit 16, Sound Studio. Comfortable with both Mac and PC platforms.

Recognition:

Logo Lounge Master Series | 2009

5 logos published in Initials & Crests Series
3 logos to be published in Animals & Mythology

Guidelines for Online Success | 2008

Ed. Rob Ford/Julius Wiedemann

Logo Lounge Vol. 4 & Vol. 5 | 2008 - 2009

2 logos published in Logo Lounge 4.
3 logos to be published in Logo Lounge 5 in 2009

Communication Arts | 2005

Interactive Design Annual 11 (September/October)
website: noedesign.com (archived flash version)

FITC 2005 Technology & Design Awards | 2005

Self Promotion
website: noedesign.com (archived flash version)

FWA | 2005

website: noedesign.com (archived flash version)