I'm Daniel (aka Dani), an experienced designer and multidisciplinary creative lead. I bridge creative direction with systems thinking to craft brands, interfaces, and environments that connect people with place and purpose. I design for culture, sustainability, business, and civic life, collaborating with cultural institutions, real estate developers, and tech teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences and meaningful impact. In my past roles, I've worked on museum exhibitions, strategic b2b content, websites, digital products, printed materials, presentations, visual identity systems, personal branding, and much more. I am detail oriented and thorough in my work. I move quick, but quality work is important and I make sure to take time to develop the best solutions for every project.…

Daniel Klein

I'm Daniel (aka Dani), an experienced designer and multidisciplinary creative lead. I bridge creative direction with systems thinking to craft brands, interfaces, and environments that connect people with place and purpose. I design for culture, sustainability, business, and civic life, collaborating with cultural institutions, real estate developers, and tech teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences and meaningful impact. In my past roles, I've worked on museum exhibitions, strategic b2b content, websites, digital products, printed materials, presentations, visual identity systems, personal branding, and much more. I am detail oriented and thorough in my work. I move quick, but quality work is important and I make sure to take time to develop the best solutions for every project.…

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I’m Daniel (aka Dani), an experienced designer and multidisciplinary creative lead. I bridge creative direction with systems thinking to craft brands, interfaces, and environments that connect people with place and purpose.

I design for culture, sustainability, business, and civic life, collaborating with cultural institutions, real estate developers, and tech teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences and meaningful impact.

In my past roles, I’ve worked on museum exhibitions, strategic b2b content, websites, digital products, printed materials, presentations, visual identity systems, personal branding, and much more.

I am detail oriented and thorough in my work. I move quick, but quality work is important and I make sure to take time to develop the best solutions for every project.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Project Manager, Digital Strategist at Evolve Environment (evolveEA)
January 1, 2019 - November 24, 2025
Secured new projects through competitive proposals and led interdisciplinary teams from concept to delivery. Led digital strategy across civic and sustainability platforms, including dashboards and engagement tools. Directed brand and content evolution across all media. Facilitated workshops, stakeholder engagement, and public presentations on design and sustainability topics. Spearheaded B Corp certification and impact reporting.
Project Manager at Evolve Environment (evolveEA)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Managed urban planning, sustainability education, and community engagement projects. Led standardization of design systems, tools, and team trainings. Cultivated partnerships with clients and collaborators.
Senior Designer at Evolve Environment (evolveEA)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Designed visual identity systems, marketing, and communication. Redesigned website and newsletter, increasing audience tenfold.
Designer, Hybrid, International Freelance Designer at Daniel Klein Design
January 1, 2002 - November 24, 2025
Crafting media, websites, and identities for cultural institutions, real estate, tech / luxury products, exhibitions, and personal brands.
Creative Director at Social Technologies
July 3, 2006 - February 1, 2009
Led the creative department of a global futures consultancy, recruiting and managing an international design team. Directed brand strategy, marketing, visual standards. Designed market research databases for top global brands. Produced events and branded environments.
Publications and Event Designer at International Life Sciences Institute
May 24, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Designer, Graphics & Exhibitions at Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
February 4, 2002 - July 2, 2004
Design Contractor at Numark Gallery
June 24, 2002 - October 1, 2007

Education

Master of Science: Digital Design at Hoogeschool van Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Communications Design at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

EcoDistricts Accredited Professional
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Leadership Certificate, Community Revitalization
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Government, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Retail
    paper LinkZorg

    LinkZorg is a digital platform designed to help emergency staff at OLVG Oost Hospital in Amsterdam connect 3U patients—those who are unhoused, undocumented, or uninsured—with essential follow-up care.
    Our design team developed the platform over 12 weeks as part of the Master of Digital Design at HvA, responding directly to feedback from hospital doctors, nurses, care coordinators, and social workers.
    I contributed to research, UX/UI design, and project leadership, guiding the team through critical decision points to shape a tool that’s both practical and sensitive to patient realities.
    The live website features a custom resource database, multilingual filtering, and a printable care plan generator, all designed to reduce discharge stress and improve health equity.
    Recognized by HvA and OLVG Oost, LinkZorg has been adopted for implementation by the hospital, where further testing will help refine the database and user experience.
    -> https://www.twine.net/signin