I am the designer
you’ve been looking for

I possess a diverse range of cross-disciplinary experience, working with agencies, institutions, brands, and in-house product teams on projects delivered across multiple platforms.

Proud member of AIGA, the professional association for design.

Experience

Independent Designer
Maciocha.Design (Nov 2023 - present)

Founder & Principal
DJ D-Mac & Associates (Jan 2006 - present)

Visual Designer
Navy Federal Credit Union (Feb 2023 – Oct 2023)

Lead Product Designer
Outdoorsy (Oct 2021 – Dec 2022)

Senior Principal Product Designer
Shift Technologies, Inc. (Mar 2020 – Jun 2021)

Principal Product Designer
Capital One (Aug 2016 – Feb 2020)

Digital Art Director
Home Front Communications (Mar 2014 - Jun 2015)

Art Director
Virid Retail Solutions (Jan 2008 - Jan 2013)

Senior Interactive Designer
Inphonic, Inc. (Mar 2006 - Oct 2007)

Skill Set

Skills in development

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Acrobat)

  • Graphic design platform Canva

  • Collaborative design and prototyping tools Figma and Sketch

  • Project management platforms Asana, Jira, and Monday

  • Copywriting and content creation

  • vibe coding with AI

  • AI for product design

When not crafting graphic design solutions, I enjoy DJing, learning piano, drawing, honing my woodworking skills, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Above all else, I cherish quality time with my beloved children and my faithful companion, the English Lab named Melody Nelson.

DJ D-Mac with a Shure 55SH microphone

I am a well-rounded creative.

  • Highly recommended for any design project

    “We worked with Daryle on the cover design for the Decorative Hardwoods Association. We needed multiple options to present to our client, meeting specific parameters and image use specifications. This was also an anniversary issue, and they wanted a design that reflected their new modern approach to the association and its members.

    Daryle quickly and thoughtfully created multiple concepts, which were well-received by the client with minimal art direction on our end. In just a few rounds, we arrived at a final design that the client was thrilled with.

    Daryle met the timeline and budget requirements and exceeded expectations. He is a senior designer who understands project goals. We highly recommend him for any design project.”

    Rob Wooten
    Creative Director/Partner at Convoy

  • Daryle thinks about the entire 360 of his work

    “Daryle is a superb human being, kind, funny and caring. He brings those qualities, plus his incredible design skills, to his work day in and day out. Daryle thinks about the entire 360 of his work, from the impact his designs have on engineering to how the end user will experience them. He took the lead on accessibility for our team, continually sharing valuable guidance with designers and others in a way that was easy to understand and act on. On top of all that, he always has a smile and a music recommendation (probably someone you’ve never even heard of) at the ready.”

    Sarah Womack
    Content Designer, Writer, Editor

  • Interested in the data behind the designs

    “Daryle is a very skilled designer who devotes a lot of time working with engineers and other designers to build sophisticated UI. He was involved with several projects I worked on, and I couldn't get over just how many designs he created that covered every aspect of the feature. His designs are clean and very pleasing to the eye. I appreciated that he was always available to answer questions whenever needed. He was also the first designer I've worked with who was interested in the data behind the designs. Highly recommended!”

    Marty Miller
    Senior Android Developer, Outdoorsy

  • Exceptional UX professional with a keen eye for detail

    “Daryle is an exceptional UX professional with a keen eye for detail and an obvious passion for the user-centered design process. He has demonstrated a consistent ability to influence product strategy by leveraging data and insights, along with a natural ability to clearly articulate the rationale behind his decision-making. I have no doubt that Daryle's experience will help elevate any design/product team and I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with him.”

    Dion Alexander
    Product Design Consultant | Accessibility & Inclusive Design Champion

  • Collaborators have said...

    “passionate critical thinker who spots the gaps and opportunities”

    “always seeking to make things better”

    “detail-oriented”

    “possess an ability to think through all user scenarios”

    “develops a vision for his product”

    “brings genuine and unique experience”

    “seeks resolution through accountability”

    “resilient, always moving forward”

    “always bringing a sense of humor”

    “fearless”