With over a decade of experience designing across industries—from entertainment and hardware to insurance, automotive, and even hyper-casual games—I’ve developed a versatile approach to solving complex human problems through thoughtful, system-level design. My career has taken me through global-scale transformations at Samsung Electronics and Samsung Life, where I led high-impact initiatives in consumer tech, enterprise platforms, and digital financial services—crafting accessible, data-informed, and beautifully human-centered experiences for millions.
I thrive on messy problems, cross-functional collaboration, and the strategy behind great design. Whether it’s shaping product vision, defining end-to-end user experience, or refining micro-interactions, I’m at my best when I’m building clarity from complexity. I use the right tools, tell the right stories, and create the right artifacts to guide teams—and company strategy—toward meaningful, measurable outcomes. I love mentoring other designers, leading with humility, and fostering a culture of shared learning and bold experimentation.
Outside of design, I recharge on mountain trails—ripping around on my electric MTB, staying fit, and pushing limits (in a different way). I’ve also explored over 28 countries and 150 cities, always on the lookout for unexpected perspectives, local design inspiration, and new ways to understand people.
Ultimately, I believe the best design happens when empathy meets action—when research turns into insights, and insights into impact. That’s what gets me up in the morning (alongside good coffee and great teammates). If you’re looking for a design leader who brings energy, curiosity, and a strategic mindset to everything from pixels to process—I’m ready to ride.
Recommendation
UX DESIGN LEADER. EX-GOOGLE
"Don has a great combination of experience, raw talent, and a passion for what he does."
PRINCIPAL @ DELOITTE DIGITAL
"Don is an extremely talented, dedicated, and passionate artist and designer. I had the pleasure of working with Don on several projects where his leadership and attention to detail made a tremendous impact for both the project team and end users. I’d welcome the opportunity to work with Don again."
VP BRAND & CONTENT @ WAVE SPORTS
"Don has been a key contributor to the success of the FOX Deportes digital team. He has worked closely with our lead designer to support our site refresh, product development and overall site experience. Bringing a great communication style and an innovative eye – Don has been a great resource and compliment to our team."
Don is currently working,
but always open to chatting about future product design projects. Feel free to reach out anytime—I'd love to connect!
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