15 years of creative problem solving. Currently focused on the future of banking and the chaos of a toddler.

A little about me

My background is a mix of visual storytelling and systems thinking. After two degrees (one in film and one in software engineering), a few years in filmmaking, and a few years running a creative agency, I transitioned into product design. Outside of work, I'm based in Hoboken with my wife Paige, our daughter Elva, and our dog Archie. I'm into photography, film & enjoy the occasional round of tennis.

My work now

At Current I lead design on the primacy / growth team, managing a cross-platform design system while optimizing the high-stakes flows of onboarding and direct deposit. By balancing rigorous systems thinking with strategic information architecture, i've helped turn complex financial friction into intuitive, discoverable experiences that drive both user trust and business growth.

An unsung part of my role is ensuring our design process is as powerful as the products we build. I upleveled our design system by introducing complex variables with primitives and semantic naming for better code parity, resulting in less time spent on design system questions in the delivery phase, while keeping output clean and accurate. Beyond what's actually shipped to users, I also focus on reducing friction by streamlining our asset pipelines, and have been experimenting with vibe coding AI tools for asset creation.

Dan Wood

Work history

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Current

Lead Product Designer

Hybrid

2022 — Present

Leading design on the primacy / growth team and responsible for the Current app & web design system.

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Kismet

Lead Product Designer

Freelance

2025 — 2026

Led an experience redesign and build out of net new user flows.

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TMRW

Branding

Freelance

2025 — 2026

Led all branding efforts, creating the visual identity, marketing resources, brand guidelines, and the launch website.

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Quimbee

Senior Product Designer

Remote

2020 — 2022

Responsible for ongoing end-to-end cross-platform feature releases, including research, ideation, and integration into the design system.

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NightOwls

Product Designer

In-Person

2019 — 2020

Designed websites and web applications for a wide range of clients from personal brands to augmented reality tech for pharma.

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NinetyOne Visual

Owner

In-Person

2014 — 2029

Owned and operated a creative agency offering web design, branding, digital design, film, and photography. Worked with clients throughout New Zealand and the United States, from large brands to local businesses.

My bag of tricks

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UX Design
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UI Design
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Responsive Design
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Interaction Design
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Motion Design
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Prototyping
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Illustration
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Development
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Photography
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Videography
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Research
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