A little about me.

I'm Daryn, a Design Engineer with a decade of experience in web design and development, and a year specialising in UX. I work across the full process: research, strategy, design, and build, creating web experiences that are as considered under the hood as they look on screen.

I enjoy creating, collaborating, and learning, whether that's exploring new design trends, experimenting with AI tooling, or diving into something completely unrelated. Outside of work you'll find me making music, practicing jiu-jitsu, cooking, gardening, or getting lost in a good film or podcast.

MY PHILOSOPHY

Where Design and Function Meet.

creativity

Creativity

Creativity is at the heart of what I do—it helps me solve problems, design, and stay inspired. It's even behind the music I listen to while I work. Imagine a world without art or expression!

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technology

Technology

With technology we can turn ideas into reality, push the boundaries of communication, and solve real-world problems. We can also create intuitive and functional applications.

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magic

Magic

By blending creativity with technology, you spark innovation and create magic. That's why it's important to keep learning and stay curious about both.

Skills & tools I use.

Combining UX strategy, interface design, and front-end development to create fast, accessible, user-centred digital experiences.

User Research
UX Strategy
Web Development
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Design Systems
Performance Optimisation
Accessibility & Usability

TECHNOLOGIES

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Tailwind / CSS
React
Git / GitHub

DESIGN TOOLS

Figma
Miro
Maze
Drupal / Site Studio
Optimizely

AI & AGENTIC TOOLS

Claude Code
MCP Integrations
AI-Assisted Prototyping
Prompt Engineering

TESTIMONIALS

What my colleagues have to say about me.

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Working with Daryn over the last six years has been a joy.

His expert insights help shape smarter, more effective solutions, and his collaborative approach ensures that processes are always smooth and efficient.

Thanks to Daryn's dedication and skill, we continue delivering high-quality, high-performing campaigns, against aggressive targets for performance and speed to market.

I highly recommend Daryn for any business looking for a reliable web development partner.

David Hamilton Marketing Director,
CoStar
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Working with Daryn has been a consistently energizing experience. What stands out most is his eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow—he approaches every project with genuine enthusiasm and a can-do spirit that lifts the whole team.

Even when faced with unfamiliar challenges, Daryn doesn’t hesitate to dive in, ask thoughtful questions, and push himself to find solutions. His willingness to collaborate, take feedback, and iterate quickly makes him a reliable and adaptable teammate.

Daryn’s proactive mindset and steady commitment have helped us move projects forward with momentum and positivity. I truly appreciate his attitude and work ethic, and I’d recommend him to any team looking for someone who brings heart, hustle, and a growth mindset to their work.

Suji Hong Web Development Manager,
CoStar Group