
Daniel Clayton Sinor
Innovative Leader in
Design & Technology
As a first-principles thinker and inventive problem solver, I thrive on finding creative solutions to complex challenges. With a diverse skill set and a passion for innovation, I am always seeking new ways to streamline workflows and improve processes, while ensuring that the products I help build are compassionate to end users. I am a hardworking, efficient, and trustworthy team player who is committed to delivering results with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. As a natural leader and mentor, I have a proven track record of success in a variety of industries and bring a diverse range of skills to the table. Overall, I am a driven and dynamic professional who is always looking to learn and grow, excited to connect with others in my field, and willing to explore new opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Services

Creative Direction

Vision Development
Define and articulate the overarching vision for projects to ensure consistency and alignment across all creative outputs.

Team Leadership
Mentor and inspire creative team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovative thinking.

Brand Consistency
Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and messaging, maintaining a cohesive brand identity.

Concept Development
Develop and pitch creative concepts that resonate with target audiences and effectively communicate the brand’s values.

Creative Strategy
Collaborate with marketing and business teams to align creative direction with strategic goals and campaign objectives.

Trend Analysis
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging styles to keep the brand’s visual identity fresh and engaging.

Quality Control
Oversee the final output of creative projects to maintain high standards and ensure alignment with the initial vision.

Stakeholder Communication
Effectively communicate creative ideas and concepts to stakeholders, translating complex creative ideas into understandable insights.


User Experience (UX) Design

User Research
Conduct interviews, surveys, and usability tests to understand user needs and behaviors. Create user personas to represent your target audience.

Information Architecture
Organize and structure content in a way that makes sense to users. Develop sitemaps and user flows to map out the navigation of a product.

Wireframing & Prototyping
Sketch low-fidelity wireframes to conceptualize the layout of pages or screens. Develop interactive prototypes to test and iterate design ideas.

Interaction Design
Design the interface elements for optimal usability, ensuring interactions are intuitive.

User Testing
Conduct usability testing sessions to validate design decisions. Iterate designs based on feedback to improve user experience.

Accessibility
Ensure designs meet accessibility standards to cater to all users, including those with disabilities.


Packaging Design

Conceptualization
Ideate packaging solutions that align with the brand identity and product purpose.

Material Selection
Choose materials based on functionality, cost, sustainability, and appeal.

Visual Design
Design graphics, logos, and text that are visually appealing and informative. Ensure brand consistency across different packaging formats.

Structural Design
Create dielines for packaging structures like boxes, bottles, or bags. Consider ease of assembly, transport, and user interaction with the packaging.

Sustainability
Focus on environmentally friendly packaging solutions, like biodegradable materials.

Printing & Production
Work with printers to ensure the design translates well in print (color management, material texture effects).


Print Design

Layout Design
Arrange text and images in print materials like brochures, magazines, or posters.

Typography
Create, or select and apply fonts that enhance readability and convey the brand's voice.

Color Management
Choose color schemes suitable for print and ensure color accuracy.

Prepress Preparation
Prepare files for printing, including bleeds, trim marks, and resolution checks.

Brand Consistency
Maintain visual identity across all print materials.


Product Design

Design Strategy
Develop a design strategy that aligns with business goals and user needs.

Concept Development:
Sketch and model product ideas, exploring different forms and functions.

Prototyping
Create physical or digital prototypes to test product features and aesthetics.

Usability & Ergonomics
Ensure the product is comfortable and intuitive to use.

Material & Manufacturing
Select materials and processes that are both functional and cost-effective.

Collaboration
Work with engineers, marketers, and other stakeholders to refine the product.


Other Related Activities

Branding
Develop brand guidelines that inform all design work across these disciplines.

Project Management
Oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Innovation
Stay updated with design trends, software, and technologies to keep your work cutting-edge.

Cross-disciplinary Integration
Integrate UX principles into packaging and print to ensure a cohesive user journey from product discovery to use.

Marketing Collaboration
Design elements for marketing campaigns that tie into product launches or rebranding efforts.

Feedback Incorporation
Use feedback from various stages of design to refine and improve future projects.
Client History
3Com
AT&T
Allergan
American Express
Amgen
Apple
Aramark
Bank of America
Beringer Vineyards
Cedar Financial
DIRECTV
Dandelion Films
Developmentor
Ditech
DoubleClick
Dunn-Edwards
Flixster
Fort James
Georgia Pacific
Golden Gate Software
Harry Potter
HealthCare Partners
Hewlett-Packard
IBM
Interactivism
KaiserAir
Kyndi
Lexus Financial Services
Local ID
MySpace
NASA
NetGravity
Nissan
NuSil
OpenX
Palm Computing
Panasonic
Paramount Pictures
Platinum Edge
Primitive Spark
PubMatic
Public Storage
ReachLocal
Safeway
Shoes.com
Simplivest
Sinor Salons
Sony
Sun Microsystems
Syringe Pro
TCI
The Phelps Group
Toyota Financial Services
UPS
Warner Bros.
Wynyard Group