
Dano Marr ✏️
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Process & Service Design Leadership | Envisioning Thoughtful Experiences
Education

Hyper Island
2014 - 2016Digital Media Creative Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaLeadership and group development training within digital media communication and business strategy.—About: Hyper Island's Digital Media Creative program took an immersive approach, putting students to work with real clients. Dano developed and delivered brand strategies for Nöjesguiden, Kosta Boda, Cajsa Warg, Rebtel, and Svenska Elektrikerförbundet in direct collaboration with the brands. Built a full-size, functional arcade game, thematically maxed-out celebration of ‘80s in an… Show more Leadership and group development training within digital media communication and business strategy.—About: Hyper Island's Digital Media Creative program took an immersive approach, putting students to work with real clients. Dano developed and delivered brand strategies for Nöjesguiden, Kosta Boda, Cajsa Warg, Rebtel, and Svenska Elektrikerförbundet in direct collaboration with the brands. Built a full-size, functional arcade game, thematically maxed-out celebration of ‘80s in an immersive exhibition event. Show less

University of Southern California
2007 - 2011Roski School of Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts Fine ArtsActivities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi The University of Southern California Roski School of Art and Design is a leading design and fine arts education. Explored principles of form & design, and developed conceptual explorations of public space. Organised & curated the exhibition “Pluto Was a Planet” and designed a new website and animations for the USC Viterbi Information Technology Program (in use 2010-2012)
Experience

University of Southern California - School of Interactive Media
Aug 2007 - Dec 2007Concept ArtistCreated environment designs and sprites for the game MagiTek

Sony Pictures Imageworks
Nov 2008 - Jan 2009Visual Development ArtistWorked under guidance of Lead Artist Richie Chavez

Weta Digital
May 2009 - Jul 2009AssistantWorked on digital makeup for James Cameron's Avatar under Gino AcevedoAlso assisted Research and Development, RT Coordination, and Dailies Notes

Weta Workshop Ltd
Jul 2009 - Aug 2009AssistantAcquired skills: Welding, Leatherwork, Woodwork, Clay Modeling

Tykeman Creative
Oct 2009 - Jun 2016Digital Designer• Provided visualizations for SMEs and startups, improving client presentations and internal communication.• Designed interfaces, web experiences, visual identities, and apps.• Worked with dozens of clients using agile methods to adapt to project needs and client workflows.

University of Southern California - ITP
Jan 2010 - May 2011Web DesignerLed the rebranding project for USC - ITP, resulting in a visually appealing multimedia promotional video and a user-friendly website.• Developed marketing initiatives to attract non-engineering majors, increasing program enrollment.• Utilized graphic design, web development, and marketing skills to achieve project success.

ACD Corporation
Jun 2011 - Oct 2013User Experience Designer• Designed data-driven user experiences for ACD’s platforms in an agile environment.• Refreshed visual identity, website, and marketing collateral, resulting in a cohesive brand experience.• Collaborated closely with backend and frontend developers to create the award-winning Self(ie) Service app interface.

HEADWATERSLIFE INC
Apr 2013 - Dec 2015Digital Marketing SpecialistDesigned and managed the website, visual identity, and digital strategy for non-profit organization HeadwatersLife.• Increased conversion rates by 225% using data (via heat maps, variant testing, behavior analytics) • Improved email open rates from 12% to 35% through copywriting adjustments. • Created a cohesive visual identity supporting the organization's mission to strengthen community values and wellbeing.

Feels Like
Nov 2015 - Jun 2016Digital Strategist• Developed brand and communication strategies in advertising for B-Reel clients.• Designed and facilitated workshops to enhance concept quality, improve team performance, and enable more satisfaction at work.

Everyday School
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017Design Lead (Product & Experience)Designed digital customer touch-points at Everyday School, leading agile workshops and user research to enhance product offerings.• Facilitated internal workshops to improve ways of working.• Conducted user research to enhance the digital experience.• Mapped out service blueprints to iterate product offerings.

Hyper Island
Nov 2016 - Jul 2024Launched the AI Business Consultant program, establishing partnerships with industry leaders and used agile principles and people-centric feedback to improve quality bit by bit. Directly coached teams through their performance challenges and ways of working.
Program Manager (AI Business Consultant)
Jul 2020 - Jul 2024Program Manager (Motion Creative)
Jul 2017 - Jun 2020Program Manager (Digital Media Creative)
Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

Konstellation
Aug 2022 - nowService Design Strategist
Licenses & Certifications

Process Design & Facilitation
Hyper IslandMar 2015- View certificate

UGL - Understanding Groups and Leaders / Utveckling om Grupper och Ledarskap
Altaleda ABNov 2015 
Fördjupad Utveckling av Grupp och Ledare (FUGL) - Advanced Understanding of Groups and Leaders
Försvarshögskolan - Swedish Defence UniversityOct 2021
Languages
- swSwedish
- enEnglish
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