Danielle Thompson

Design Match

Connecting amazing talent, with ambitious startups.

Founder

StubHub

• Led the complete overhaul of the point of sale (POS) system, focusing on user-centric redesign for streamlined operations.
• Commanded design strategy for high-stakes industry deals, delivering compelling visuals for key partnerships.
• Optimized and governed the design system, ensuring consistency for enhanced brand coherence and development speed.

Senior Designer

No Capital, LLC

Vice Chairman Of The Board

Studio Moku

http://studiomoku.com

Danielle is a seasoned UX/UI product designer, specializing in the fintech market. Collectively she's helped companies raise over 18 million in seed and VC Funding in the last two years. Her interfaces have serviced over 100 million users. Data drive Danielle's designs and are often powered by React. She believes in staying lean and testing regularly. Danielle works well in small teams and with first-time founders.

Toptal

User Experience Designer

• Effectively represented and marketed the Toptals employment brand, the organization's business objectives and career opportunities to potential candidates
• Summarized candidate's strengths and needs relative to role and to culture at Toptal 
• Readily identified and address objections; assed when to pursue or withdraw
• Built long-term candidate relationships

Recruiter

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

• Guided the development of cloud-based sample analysis tools for scientists, physicians, and researchers, enhancing workflows.
• Designed innovative systems to connect to the St. Jude Cloud ecosystem, improving data management.
• Managed and visualized complex medical data, including genomic data, to support better sample analysis.
• Created new workflows and tools for improved sample analysis in the cloud.

Product Owner

Moonfare

• Spearheaded the transition to Jira for design processes, resulting in a significant performance boost.
• Restructured the design team to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Played a pivotal role in fostering design-led thinking and expanding the corporate workforce during Moonfare's growth from 70 to 300 employees.

Head of Design

Dream Team

Chief Operating Officer

Livesport

• Launched a new product with over one million visitors within its first year.
• Rebuilt the existing product using a modular system, optimizing development time.
• Managed project timelines, estimates, and milestones.
• Executed design implementation within three months by collaborating with developers.

Lead Product Designer

Blackboard

• Led research initiatives and created new design processes to enhance user experience.
• Developed cross-platform secure encryption module and designed user flows and prototypes.
• Utilized internal analytics and third-party data to rework design ideas for optimal results.

Lead UX Desigenr

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.

I've dedicated my professional life to bridging this gap, creating more opportunities for creative individuals worldwide.

Currently building -  Design Match (http://designmatch.io), a platform that connects designers with exciting work opportunities in startups.

I've created spaces like Design Club for creatives to connect, and Dream Team to link startups with stellar product teams. Freelance Travel Network teaches freelancers to seek inspired work. Each endeavour works towards my ethos: "Empower creators to craft a better world."

Intrigued? I'm here to share. Let's connect.

Matcher

Yourhero.me

At YourHero.me, I lead the development of a platform that empowers professionals to showcase their skills, experiences, and personal branding in a creative and impactful way. Our mission is to make building an online portfolio simple and accessible for everyone.

Key Contributions:
Designed and implemented a user-friendly system for creating digital portfolios and sharing case studies.
Integrated storytelling techniques to help users present both successful and challenging experiences effectively.
Researched and integrated AI-powered tools to assist users in improving their text and enhancing their portfolio content.
Managed business processes, including market research, team coordination, and operational strategy, to ensure growth and platform scalability.

By combining innovative tools and storytelling, YourHero.me transforms how professionals build their online presence and share their expertise.

Co-Founder and CEO

HighWay CJSC

I contribute to creating innovative FinTech solutions for banks, including Mobile Banking, Core Banking, and Digital Lending Platforms. My role involves leading design initiatives to deliver user-centered products that are efficient, consistent, and scalable.

Key Achievements:

Developed a comprehensive Design System that ensures consistency across all products and significantly accelerates the design process.

Enabled seamless integration of White Label services, allowing for customization while maintaining efficiency.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces tailored to the needs of banks and their customers.

Design Team Lead

Senior UI/UX Designer

Wcrow

At Wcrow, I lead a creative agency dedicated to delivering innovative digital solutions that empower businesses to achieve their goals. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, we bring ideas to life through impactful designs and strategies.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
Successfully delivered 10+ impactful projects across various industries, helping businesses enhance their digital presence.
Designed and executed branding strategies that resonate with target audiences and drive engagement.
Developed high-quality web and product designs, prioritizing seamless user experiences and modern aesthetics.
Led a talented team of designers and developers to deliver projects that exceed client expectations.

Through Wcrow, I am committed to helping businesses stand out with designs that inspire and solutions that work.

Co-Founder

Business Development Group

As a trainer at BDG, I share my knowledge and experience with aspiring professionals, helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in the design and business world. Teaching is not just a role for me; it’s a passion rooted in my ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and engaging way.

Key Highlights:
Trained over 200 students, many of whom have gone on to work at leading companies in their industries.
Focused on practical, real-world learning, equipping students with tools and strategies they can apply immediately.
Built strong connections with students, reflected in the positive feedback shared on my LinkedIn page.

Through my training, I aim to inspire the next generation of professionals to think creatively and achieve their goals.

UI/UX Trainer

Imaci.am

This is an Informational Website that my friends and I developed. The goal of the project is to help people more easily find good service in different industries.

Product Designer

Instigate Mobile

At Instigate Mobile, I work on very interesting projects in very interesting industries where without great quality research it is impossible to achieve user acceptance. I work on both web platforms and applications.

UI/UX Designer

Arctx.co

Here we worked with the team on various projects, mainly web pages or admin panels. For the first time, I realized how strong a team can be in which there is both an experienced specialist and juniors. With the past experience of a senior specialist and the burning eyes of a junior specialist, great heights can be achieved.

Digitain

I worked at Digitain as a Partner Design team lead, and during that time, which coincided with the spread of Covid 19 and lockdown, we reorganized the team from scratch and at the same time ensured a clear, uninterrupted process. As a result of the correct distribution of work and the creation of definite mechanisms, the team was able to almost double the number of clients in a very short period of time.

Partner Design Team Lead

UX/UI Designer at Digitain Armenia

Armenian Legal Information System

Technical Support Specialist

Creating creativity for Products | Brands | Events | Design | Marketing

I’m Vahagn, a product designer, storyteller, and big believer in the power of creativity to solve real problems.

Whether I’m designing intuitive products people love, building brands with purpose, or helping others share their stories online, I focus on turning ideas into impactful experiences.

I founded a few things along the way: Wcrow (creative agency), Yourhero.me (a new kind of portfolio platform), and Imaci.am (reviews site for Armenia). Each one reflects my mission to make the digital world more human, meaningful, and user-centered.

I enjoy teaching, collaborating, and pushing creative boundaries. If you’re working on a product or exploring how storytelling and design can improve experiences, let’s connect.

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