Hello I'm Danny, an Interaction Designer currently leading UX at Google for Search and Maps. Presently I’m focusing on enhancing discovery experiences in the dining sphere. Prior experience within Google includes leading design for; Lists on Google, Group Planning in Google Maps, Modernization of Local Search and Local Transactions on Google. I was also on the Zagat team at Google where I worked on redesigning the web experience and the iOS mobile app. I've also worked with UX leads on Google Earth, helping to develop and enhance their user creation tools. Before Google I worked as a product designer at digital agencies Funny Garbage and FROM Digital. Some of my past clients included: NFL, Direct Energy, ABG Avis Budget Group, Mattel, Cartoon Network, Sesame Workshop, PBS and Amazon.
Outside of work you can find me up in the Catskills slowly renovating my cabin or obsessing over old hand-painted signs. I'm also a native New Yorker, but currently based in Brooklyn where I live with my husband and dog George. Drop me a line here if you have any questions and I'd be happy to answer.
Awards, Honors and Mentions
2016
Communicator Award, Gold, Thomas & Friends; Sodor's Paint Shop
Communicator Award, Silver, Fireman Sam Hero Adventures game
Davey Awards, Silver - Best App & Mobile Marketing, Fireman Sam Hero Adventures Game
2015
Mom's Choice Award, Gold, Fireman Sam Hero Adventures
Mom's Choice Award Gold, Thomas & Friends Site
Cynopsis Kids !maginiation Award, Website for TV Series, Thomas & Friends
Cynopsis Kids !maginiation Award Honorable Mention, Game for TV Series, Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave
W3 Award, Silver, Mobile Games, Fireman Sam Hero Adventures
W3 Award, Silver, Web Gaming , Thomas & Friends Games
Webby Award Nominee, Websites Youth, PBS Kids
Webby Award Nominee, Website: Games, Sesame Street Games
2014
Webby Award Nominee, CuriousGeorge.com, HMH
2013
Davey Awards, Winner; Gold, Websites, Family/Parenting, George's Paintbox
W3 Awards, Winner; Gold, General Website Categories, Family/Parenting, George's Paintbox
