About

An Iowa-based multi-media designer specializing in branding, apparel, web design and motion graphics.

Born and raised in Naperville, IL. Dan attended Iowa State University where he graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in Graphic Design. These days he remains close to his alma mater, having grown roots in the small town of Cambridge, Iowa just about 10miles south of campus.

Dan and his wife 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 competing in bodybuilding, hanging out with friends 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)