Hi, I'm Danyal,
Three disciplines. One way of thinking.
I’m a multidisciplinary product designer with a background in architecture and visual communication. I bring a holistic perspective to complex problems, connecting user needs, business objectives and the systems in which products operate to create thoughtful, intuitive experiences.
Hi, I'm Danyal,
Three disciplines. One way of thinking.
I’m a multidisciplinary product designer with a background in architecture and visual communication. I bring a holistic perspective to complex problems, connecting user needs, business objectives and the systems in which products operate to create thoughtful, intuitive experiences.
Hi, I'm Danyal,
Three disciplines. One way of thinking.
I’m a multidisciplinary product designer with a background in architecture and visual communication. I bring a holistic perspective to complex problems, connecting user needs, business objectives and the systems in which products operate to create thoughtful, intuitive experiences.
01 ARCHITECTURE
Before I designed digital products, I designed buildings
Architecture taught me to see design not as solving a single problem, but balancing many competing needs. People, clients, engineers, planners and communities all bring different priorities, alongside the realities of budget, regulation, context and the constraints of the site.
The challenge is bringing those forces together into one coherent solution.
It taught me to think holistically — to understand the wider system, navigate competing priorities and recognise that every design decision affects something beyond itself.
01 / ARCHITECTURE
Before I designed digital products, I designed buildings
Architecture taught me to see design not as solving a single problem, but balancing many competing needs. People, clients, engineers, planners and communities all bring different priorities, alongside the realities of budget, regulation, context and the constraints of the site.
The challenge is bringing those forces together into one coherent solution.
It taught me to think holistically — to understand the wider system, navigate competing priorities and recognise that every design decision affects something beyond itself.
01 ARCHITECTURE
Before I designed digital products, I designed buildings
Architecture taught me to see design not as solving a single problem, but balancing many competing needs. People, clients, engineers, planners and communities all bring different priorities, alongside the realities of budget, regulation, context and the constraints of the site.
The challenge is bringing those forces together into one coherent solution.
It taught me to think holistically — to understand the wider system, navigate competing priorities and recognise that every design decision affects something beyond itself.
02 / INTO TECH
A three-month contract in tech changed the trajectory of my career
In 2016, while studying architecture, I took what was meant to be a three-month contract as an Account Manager to help pay my way through university.
The role put me directly in front of customers, where I learned how to listen, sell an idea and understand what people genuinely value.
But the longer I spent in tech, the more curious I became about the products I was selling — why they worked the way they did, how those decisions were made and, increasingly, how they could be better.
02 / INTO TECH
A three-month contract in tech changed the trajectory of my career
In 2016, while studying architecture, I took what was meant to be a three-month contract as an Account Manager to help pay my way through university.
The role put me directly in front of customers, where I learned how to listen, sell an idea and understand what people genuinely value.
But the longer I spent in tech, the more curious I became about the products I was selling — why they worked the way they did, how those decisions were made and, increasingly, how they could be better.
02 / INTO TECH
A three-month contract in tech changed the trajectory of my career
The role put me directly in front of customers, where I learned how to listen, sell an idea and understand what people genuinely value.
The role put me directly in front of customers, where I learned how to listen, sell an idea and understand what people genuinely value.
But the longer I spent in tech, the more curious I became about the products I was selling — why they worked the way they did, how those decisions were made and, increasingly, how they could be better.
03 / PRODUCT DESIGN
That curiosity eventually became a new direction
When I decided to move into digital design, I didn’t want to simply learn the tools. I wanted to understand the theory behind designing for the web, so I returned to university for a Master’s in Digital Media Design.
In 2022, I transitioned into Product Design, where a new question emerged:
That question led me to a second Master’s in Visual Communication: Graphic Design, developing my ability to turn complex thinking into ideas that are clear, compelling and easier to act on.
How do you make a complex idea clear enough for others to see what you see?
03 / PRODUCT DESIGN
That curiosity eventually became a new direction
When I decided to move into digital design, I didn’t want to simply learn the tools. I wanted to understand the theory behind designing for the web, so I returned to university for a Master’s in Digital Media Design.
In 2022, I transitioned into Product Design, where a new question emerged: How do you make a complex idea clear enough for others to see what you see?
That question led me to a second Master’s in Visual Communication: Graphic Design, developing my ability to turn complex thinking into ideas that are clear, compelling and easier to act on.
03 / PRODUCT DESIGN
That curiosity eventually became a new direction
When I decided to move into digital design, I didn’t want to simply learn the tools. I wanted to understand the theory behind designing for the web, so I returned to university for a Master’s in Digital Media Design.
In 2022, I transitioned into Product Design, where a new question emerged: How do you make a complex idea clear enough for others to see what you see?
That question led me to a second Master’s in Visual Communication: Graphic Design, developing my ability to turn complex thinking into ideas that are clear, compelling and easier to act on.
MY PHILOSOPHY
I design beyond the interface, considering the complete relationship between people, products and the systems in which they operate.
I’m interested in the bigger picture — understanding the problem behind the problem, connecting the dots others might overlook, and turning complexity into something clear, useful and considered.
MY PHILOSOPHY
I design beyond the interface, considering the complete relationship between people, products and the systems in which they operate.
I’m interested in the bigger picture — understanding the problem behind the problem, connecting the dots others might overlook, and turning complexity into something clear, useful and considered.
MY PHILOSOPHY
I design beyond the interface, considering the complete relationship between people, products and the systems in which they operate.
I’m interested in the bigger picture — understanding the problem behind the problem, connecting the dots others might overlook, and turning complexity into something clear, useful and considered.
MY APPROACH
Seeing the whole
I step back to understand the wider system and how each decision affects it.
Listening with intent
Working with customers taught me to listen, ask the right questions and understand what matters.
Making complexity cleare
I use visual communication to turn complex ideas into something clear and accessible.
Connecting the dots
I find connections between people, products and business needs that can reveal new opportunities.
MY APPROACH
Seeing the whole
I step back to understand the wider system and how each decision affects it.
Listening with intent
Working with customers taught me to listen, ask the right questions and understand what matters.
Making complexity cleare
I use visual communication to turn complex ideas into something clear and accessible.
Connecting the dots
I find connections between people, products and business needs that can reveal new opportunities.
MY APPROACH
Seeing the whole
I step back to understand the wider system and how each decision affects it.
Listening with intent
Working with customers taught me to listen, ask the right questions and understand what matters.
Making complexity cleare
I use visual communication to turn complex ideas into something clear and accessible.
Connecting the dots
I find connections between people, products and business needs that can reveal new opportunities.
EXPERIENCE
Intuit
2016 - 2026
Product Designer 2
Product Designer
Strategic Account Manager
Senior Account Manager
Account Manager
Aug 2024 - Feb 2026
Jan 2023 - Jul 2024
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Sep 20218 - Dec 2020
Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
VOLUNTEERING
UNICEF
Consulting Architect
2025 - Present
UNICEF
Architect
2022 - 2025
United Nations
Consulting Architect
2020 - 2021
EDUCATION
Graphic Design MA
London Metropolitan University
2022 - 2024
Digital Media Design MA
Birkbeck, University of London
2020 - 2022
Architecture BA
Kingston University London
2009 - 2012
EXPERIENCE
Intuit
2016 - 2026
Product Designer 2
Product Designer
Strategic Account Manager
Senior Account Manager
Account Manager
VOLUNTEERING
UNICEF
Consulting Architect
2025 - Present
UNICEF
Architect
2022 - 2025
United Nations
Consulting Architect
2020 - 2021
EDUCATION
Graphic Design MA
London Metropolitan University
2022 - 2024
Digital Media Design MA
Birkbeck, University of London
2020 - 2022
Architecture BA
Kingston University London
2009 - 2012
EXPERIENCE
Intuit
2016 - 2026
Product Designer 2
Product Designer
Strategic Account Manager
Senior Account Manager
Account Manager
Aug 2024 - Feb 2026
Jan 2023 - Jul 2024
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Sep 20218 - Dec 2020
Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
VOLUNTEERING
UNICEF
Consulting Architect
2025 - Present
UNICEF
Architect
2022 - 2025
United Nations
Consulting Architect
2020 - 2021
EDUCATION
Graphic Design MA
London Metropolitan University
2022 - 2024
Digital Media Design MA
Birkbeck, University of London
2020 - 2022
Architecture BA
Kingston University London
2009 - 2012
CONTACT ME
Interested in working together?
I’m open to new opportunities and collaborations where thoughtful design can help solve complex problems.
CONTACT ME
Interested in working together?
I’m open to new opportunities and collaborations where thoughtful design can help solve complex problems.
CONTACT ME
Interested in working together?
I’m open to new opportunities and collaborations where thoughtful design can help solve complex problems.