“Dan’s talent for type is some of the best I have come across and his taste level is exceptional.”

— Judy Anekal Group Director, Creative Services, Tiffany & Company

ELEGANT BRIDE MAGAZINE

Design Director & Designer

As Design Director, I drove the magazine's aesthetic vision from the initial concepts right down to the press runs. I worked hand-in-hand with the publisher to seamlessly pace the editorial against the ads for a beautifully balanced book—and that elevated art direction ultimately led to an ASME National Magazine Award nomination for Photography of the Year.

I brought my editorial eye to Bazaar as a freelance designer, helping shape the layouts and visual storytelling that reach their massive global audience.

BAZAAR MAGAZINE

Freelance Designer

As Art Director for Paper magazine, I designed covers and shaped the visual direction for their most avant-garde features. This work gained global recognition in Graphis and Novum, and played a big part in my selection for Print magazine’s Top 20 Designers Under 30.

PAPER MAGAZINE

Art Director & Designer

MARIE CLAIRE MAGAZINE

Acting Design Director

At Marie Claire, I directed the art and design for some of their most sophisticated fashion features. It was all about finding that perfect balance between bold typography and beautiful visual storytelling to really connect with a global audience.

CHILD MAGAZINE

Creative Director & Designer

As Creative Director, I elevated the publication by bringing absolute consistency to the intersection of visual and verbal storytelling. By personally designing every layout, driving on-set art direction for all shoots, and managing casting, I ensured every page and photograph reinforced a singular, cohesive message: Raising Kids with Smarts & Style.

COASTAL LIVING MAGAZINE

Freelance Art Director & Designer

For this conceptual redesign of Coastal Living, I wanted to explore what a more modern, elevated version of the magazine could look like. By totally refreshing the typography and rethinking the photographic direction, the goal was to make their travel and lifestyle stories feel more immersive and elegant.

JANE MAGAZINE

Art Director & Designer

Taking on the Art Director role at Jane magazine meant shaping a look that was raw and unapologetically pop-culture-forward. By blending edgy type with bold fashion and celebrity photography, I helped give the publication its signature, stand-out style.

Leading the visual identity and editorial design for Element magazine was an amazing opportunity to celebrate Asian style and beauty. I focused on pairing elegant typography with really striking fashion and portrait photography. The goal was to build a sophisticated, culturally resonant look that completely elevated the magazine's presence.

ELEMENT MAGAZINE

Creative Director & Designer