Biography
Hey, I’m Daniel de Paola, a passionate Lead Product Designer based in Ontario, CA. My journey in design has been nothing short of an adventure, working with amazing clients like Payfare, TribalScale, Rocket Homes, RBC, and Xello.
With over 5,000 hours of freelance work and 25+ projects completed through Toptal, I’ve honed my ability to deliver designs that not only look great but also work seamlessly across diverse industries. My go-to tools? Figma and Framer.
Beyond the screen, I’m deeply committed to giving back to the design community. I’ve mentored over 80 aspiring designers in partnership with Dribbble, helping them navigate the exciting world of design. And now, I’m channeling that experience into creating my very own Design Course to share what I’ve learned with even more people.
Curious to see what I’m all about? Dive into my portfolio to explore the projects that have shaped my career, and if you’re interested in working together, I’d love to connect!
London, ON
Member since Jan 2012
Skills
Top Specialties
Product Design
UI / Visual Design
Mobile Design
Work History
Lead Designer at Payfare 2021–2022
Sr. Product Designer at Rocket Homes 2020–2021
Senior Product Designer at RBC 2019–2020
Sr. Product Designer at Toptal 2017–Present
Senior Product Designer at Xello 2015–2019
Education
Design Thinking, IDEOu 2020
Webdesign, Estacio de Sa University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2006
Seeking
Freelance or contract opportunities
Full-time opportunities
