My name is Dario. I'm a curious, experienced, user‑focused designer currently solving problems from the middle of a mitten.
I have a hybrid set of design skills, and like using them to solve difficult problems with other passionate people.
My design approach
In a perfect world, I follow a user-centered design process.
But real projects aren't perfect, and that's alright. I'm good at identifying and slicing user value to ship impactful work in lots of different environments.
Special skills + experience
Design system management
I multiply the impact of design work through great systems.
- Led design system creation multiple times across different departments and platforms.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and designers to ensure seamless integration of design systems across all product experiences.
- Maintained design systems by continuously evaluating and enhancing elements based on user feedback and evolving needs.
- Advocated for adoption through example by actively utilizing and evolving design systems in real projects.
Design prototyping with code
I build out dynamic prototypes using front-end code for efficient, high‑confidence user testing and faster design iteration.
- Improved interaction quality by building and testing in real-world environments.
- Reduced costs of implementing designs by iterating and validating before development handoff.
- Accelerated development timelines by handing off production-quality front-end code.
Accessibility
Good design is for everyone. I strive to broaden the reach of work by designing inclusive experiences.
- Expanded accessibility by building best practices directly into design systems.
- Met strict WCAG requirements while leading design on a SaaS video hosting platform in the education space.
- Built accessibility tools, including Check My Gradient, to remove friction when designing accessible experiences.
Standard skills
Design
- Figma
- Illustrator / Adobe CC
- Prototyping
- UI/UX
Research
- A/B testing
- User interviews
Code
- HTML
- CSS
- GIT/GitHub
- JavaScript
- React
- CLIs
- Structured data
Other
- Insect identification
- Generative AI
- Mentoring
Endorsements
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CodePen Spark Features
The development newsletter with 6.4M subscribers has featured some of my creative front-end work.
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I highly recommend Dario for any product design role. He's great at working in different environments and on different platforms. Dario is one of the most talented visual designers I've worked with and really understands customer needs. A standout quality is that he continues to monitor and ship improvements to his work after it's shipped. He's dedicated, making sure his designs deliver real value and props up others by creating easily adoptable design systems that help other designers thrive.
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Dario is an exceptional designer who consistently applies a user-centric approach to every product and project he engages with. During my time at TechSmith, I quickly noticed his attention to detail and passion for creating seamless, intuitive experiences. Dario excels at understanding people's needs and translating them into thoughtful, well-designed, and innovative experiences. He would make a great addition to any team!
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Dario combines insightful research, clever systems thinking, and exceptional aesthetics to create seamless product experiences that customers love. With his combination of deep technical expertise and stunning visual design, he is a rare talent in the field. His passion, curiosity, and collaborative spirit make him a joy to work with. If you're looking for a product designer who reliably transforms customer needs into intuitive, high-value solutions, Dario is the one.
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In my 25 years of development, Dario is hands down the best designer I've worked with from a developer's perspective. He brings a rare blend of design expertise and deep technical knowledge, making him an invaluable bridge between design and development. His understanding of CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and cloud technologies rivals that of many developers, and his ability to approach these technologies from a design perspective surpasses most. This unique skill set allows him to collaborate more effectively with engineering teams than any designer I've had the pleasure of working with. I've learned a great deal from him, and his impact on a team is truly exceptional.
