I'm an upskilled UI/UX Product & Visual Designer with an extensive graphic design background, having worked for design firms, ad agencies, and my own freelance design practice. I'm currently enrolled in the Masters in Couples & Family Therapy at Antioch University in Seattle, pursuing a blend of design and human-centered therapy.…

Daniel McArdle

I'm an upskilled UI/UX Product & Visual Designer with an extensive graphic design background, having worked for design firms, ad agencies, and my own freelance design practice. I'm currently enrolled in the Masters in Couples & Family Therapy at Antioch University in Seattle, pursuing a blend of design and human-centered therapy.…

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I’m an upskilled UI/UX Product & Visual Designer with an extensive graphic design background, having worked for design firms, ad agencies, and my own freelance design practice.

I’m currently enrolled in the Masters in Couples & Family Therapy at Antioch University in Seattle, pursuing a blend of design and human-centered therapy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead UI/UX Designer for startup launch firm at Kernel Labs
December 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025
Lead UI/UX Designer responsible for UI design of prototypes, websites, screens, logos, icons, style guides, and branding. Utilized tools such as Figma, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and G Suite for UI design, UX research, and prototyping.
UI/UX Designer (Contract) at Patch
December 31, 2020 - July 8, 2025
Redesigned and upgraded the site's mobile and desktop weather pages for a hyperlocal news platform in a remote contract role.
Graphic Designer & Art Director for charities & private clients at Daniel McArdle Design
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created identity packages, websites, menus, merchandise, and prototypes. Volunteered design services for Catchafire (Patagonia's Action Works).
Graphic Designer/Art Director/Writer for charities & private clients at Magnetboy & Daniel McArdle Design (HK)
December 31, 2017 - July 8, 2025
Designed and delivered logos, corporate identity, B2B collateral, apparel, merchandise, education materials, and annual reports.
Lead UI/UX Designer at Kernel Labs
December 31, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Led UI/UX design for a startup launch firm, delivering prototypes, websites, screens, logos, icons, style guides, and branding; utilized Figma, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and G Suite for UI design, UX research & prototyping.
UI/UX Designer (Contract) at Patch
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Redesigned and upgraded the site's mobile and desktop weather page for a hyperlocal news platform.
Lead UI/UX Designer at Kernel Labs
December 31, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Lead UI/UX Designer for startup launch firm; UI design for prototypes, websites, screens, logos, icons, style guides, & branding. Utilized Figma, Illustrator, PowerPoint, & G Suite for UI design, UX research & prototyping.
UI/UX Designer (Contract) at Patch
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Redesigned & upgraded the site's mobile & desktop weather page.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Daniel McArdle Design
December 31, 2016 - Present
Graphic Designer & Art Director for charities & private clients. Created identity packages, websites, menus, merchandise & prototypes. Volunteered design services for Catchafire (Patagonia's Action Works).

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989
Master's in Couples & Family Therapy at Antioch University
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
UI/UX Design Certification at Flatiron School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Graphic Design & Art Coursework at University of Hawaii at Manoa
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Intensive 6+ month UI/UX Design certification program
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education