AN INTRODUCTION

My name is Dane Messall and I am a creative multi-tool working in Minneapolis, MN. Designing and coding usable interactive experiences is what I do. I’m fueled by coffee and I commute by bike. If you’d like to know more about me or if you are interested in grabbing a cup of coffee and riding feel free to say hello.

PROCESS

Process is very important in creating a successful project. Here is just a quick overview of how I attack a project.

Inspiration Circle Design Circle Develop Circle

Inspiration

This stage is focused on gathering information and setting project goals. Finding inspiration is also crucial and sparks a sketching process which leads into the design stage.

Design

The design stage is about focusing on creating a great user experience. It begins with information architecture, wireframing and eventually moving onto creating polished designs.

Develop

This stage can overlap with design depending on the project type. For an interactive project this stage is focused on the website build.

EXPERIENCE

Brainco January 2011 to Current

Instructor Currently a part-time instructor teaching a class that introduces students to the basics of HTML and CSS.

ClockWork November 2010 to February 2011

Interactive Design Intern Worked closely with Design Director to create engaging designs for client projects. Also worked on the front-end development of client websites..

Unearthed Music April 2010 to August 2010

Front-End Web Developer Redesigned Unearthed Music and brought content up to date. Was also responsible for bringing attention to Unearthed Music through social media.

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SKILLS & ABILITIES

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