I had the opportunity to work with Jacob and found him to be a supportive manager. He created an environment that was conducive to growth and experimentation, allowing the team space to explore design solutions. He guided us in uncovering effective solutions rather than imposing his own ideas. His availability for support and feedback was…
Jacob is everything you would want in a UX designer. Not only is his attention to detail impeccable, but he does whatever it takes to understand the problem first before solutioning. He he knows how to balance and contextualize the business problem along with the job to be done and the end result is a…
I had the good fortune of working with Jacob on a year-long project to overhaul the Vrbo technology for professional property managers, Escapia. Though he had not previously worked in the space, Jacob took to it quickly, conducting rigorous research and numerous interviews with our partners. During the design phase and through our build, he…
I worked with Jacob on several projects at Vrbo. He has a systematic approach to design: consider data, research, and iterate; listen to users but don’t forget the business goal.He is a fun person and easy to get along with, and someone you can rely on. He had huge impact on complex, data-heavy dashboard projects…
I had the pleasure to work and collaborate with Jacob at Vrbo for the last 2 years. He is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has a passion for designing experiences. I’ve collaborated with Jacob on several projects like product dashboards and enterprise software for property managers. I’ve seen him go above and beyond on UI/UX exploration…
I’ve worked with Jacob on several projects, and we met while working at the same company (Clickfarm Interactive). Jacob is a solid professional with a good eye for design. I believe strongly enough in him that when it was time to have my site redesigned I picked him over all the other graphic artists I’ve…
Jacob and his team at &Pixels has been a dream to work with. They are flexible and professional and have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the work that we’ve done together. I look forward to working more with Jacob in the future and would recommend him for creative and graphic design…
Jacob was a pleasure to work with. He consistently amazed us with his skill and the quality of his work. I would not hesitate to work with him again and really hope I have the opportunity to do so in the future.
I’ve worked with Jacob in designing the website for my personal business. Jacob is the consummate professional through-and-through, churning out high-quality work in a timeline that was shorter than what we had originally projected. His work was also a great value and very well designed, making my site stand out against the competition, with a…
Jacob is one of the most talented, dedicated, and more importantly strategic designers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Jacob elevates the game of all of those around him, and any organization should count themselves lucky to have him.
I’ve worked closely with Jacob as he led the UX and design for the development of global products and services. Jacob is innovative, creative and pushes everyone to start with the user experience in mind.
Colleen Care recommends: Jacob McDaniel is a forward-thinking design strategist who cares deeply about his work and is not afraid to say what others are thinking.
I first met Jacob when he was doing all the heavy lifting to establish an early iteration of the WordPress developer community in Kansas City. He was hustling to make all kinds of things happen as he’s gifted at building relationships and seeing opportunities. He succeeded in bringing together hundreds of developers in those early…
I am honored to recommend Jacob as an outstanding professional and leader. Jacob’s creativity and strong work ethic set him apart in any endeavor he undertakes. His deep understanding of current technologies and his ability to stay ahead of industry trends make him an invaluable asset to any team. Jacob’s leadership style is inspiring; he…
While Jacob worked with me he drove our recruiting efforts leading to accelerated team growth and fantastic hiring success. He founded and led our design system, and was a strong advocate for its value and impact within the organization. He managed designers at multiple levels as an empathetic and supportive leader, focused on his direct…