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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

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