Younger picture of myself

Hi, I'm Daniel —
a designer fascinated by the social impact space. This is my creative greenhouse.

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Right now, I design immersive news and election experiences at Google

2023 — News on Search (news queries), Civics on Search (global election queries).
2022 — 2023: Google News apps (iOS, Android, and news.google.com)

Previously, I was a Senior Product Designer at The Washington Post

Lead designer for the initial launch of The 7 (a daily news briefing), co-designer for 2020 United States election experiences. I also led design and research for a suite of consumer personalization and enterprise CMS experiences.

I started my career as a frontend developer

I graduated with a degree in computer science from The University of Virginia. I also held a frontend-focused SWE internship at Goldman Sachs and worked part-time at a local web agency.

But my true love is human psychology

I transitioned to design after I found a passion for mental health. I find time to code when I can — like this portfolio.

I spent a year as a social entreprenuer, improving college mental health outcomes

Here's something I wrote about how this project connected to my mental health experience in college. Full details in the case study below.

I also teach and mentor aspiring designers and developers

Shoot me a line if you'd like to connect on mentorship. Number one tip — stay off of Dribbble.

In addition to Psychology, I’m passionate about News, Healthcare, Climate Change, and Education

This is where I find the intersection of technology and social impact the most fascinating, assuming there are the appropiate safeguards

My current project is an open-source UX resource for aspiring designers (coming soon)

I'm a big believer in accessible quality education. I've had so many people who've helped me stay on my feet and I'd like to pay it forward.

Outside of work, I’m a houseplant enthusiast and powerlifter

I hope to get a NASM training and nutrition certification when time allows (and learn how to keep a fiddle leaf alive)

And an aspiring house DJ (80% serious)

DJing became a pandemic hobby, and long, blended sets of house music relaxes my brain especially.

Playing:

Elden Ring, Animal Crossing (late to the party)

Listening to:

Fred Again, Mac Miller, Lofi beats, Khruangbin, The Daily

Reading:

Do comic books count?

Always down to collaborate when I have the time. Reach out for case studies.

All the best,
Daniel


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Copyright © Daniel Autry. Icons and illustrations courtesy of Noun Project and respective designers (paid for).