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TREASURED STORIES
At Dane Howard Studio, we partner with creatives, brands, and innovators across fashion, sports, apparel, and generative AI to bring ideas to life with purpose at the core. With decades of global experience in design, strategy, and innovation, we elevate others, building skills, confidence, and creative capacity at every level. Every project is story-driven, grounded in authenticity and designed to build narrative momentum, while our ability to see around corners allows us to anticipate challenges, simplify complexity, and create strategic clarity. Whether collaborating with emerging teams or established brands, we combine experience, vision, and empathy to co-create work that inspires, connects people to ideas, and leaves a lasting impact.
Meet the Founder
Dane Howard is a multidisciplinary artist and visionary design leader whose work exists at the convergence of fine art, emerging technology, and immersive storytelling. After two decades shaping digital experiences for global brands such as Microsoft, BMW, eBay, Amazon, and Samsung NEXT, Howard has returned to his roots as a visual artist, embracing the dynamic interplay between traditional mediums and digital experimentation.
Designed.
Experiences.
In a 30A gallery, visitors wander through surreal habitats where impossible animals come alive. Layered soundscapes, vivid projections, and whimsical narration envelop them, inviting deep curiosity and wonder as each story unfolds in a seamless blend of art and imagination.
Case Studies
I AM #19
MLS & Juneteenth 2014
Black Players for Change x MLS x Adidas (2022–2025)
As Brand and Artistic Director, I collaborated with Black Players for Change, Major League Soccer, and Adidas to create a unifying pre-game jersey commemorating Juneteenth 2024. The project aimed to bridge the racial equality gap by delivering a cohesive, visual statement of solidarity across all MLS teams.
The design needed to balance simplicity and iconography—making it instantly recognizable while serving as an open invitation to belong, regardless of race or background. Beyond symbolism, the jersey had to resonate as a desirable, photograph-worthy piece that players and fans alike would proudly wear.
This work embodied my commitment to purposeful design—where creativity amplifies social impact—resulting in an iconic, nationwide apparel moment that stood for unity, equality, and inclusion.
Role: Brand and Artistic Director
Platform: Apparel
Region: United States
Simplify the Food Ecosystem
Samsung NEXT
Whisk.com (2019–2020)
As Global Head of UX Design and Research at Whisk, I led the end-to-end design vision and execution for a public beta launch of the company’s new iOS, Android, and mobile web experiences. Whisk transforms any recipe into a smart shopping list, powered by the world’s most intelligent food platform, enabling a seamless, informed, and joyful food journey across devices and regions.
I built and scaled a multidisciplinary team of designers and user researchers, defining our global design strategy, research roadmap, and cross-platform experience principles. Through iterative user testing and collaboration with product and engineering, we delivered a cohesive ecosystem that integrated recipe discovery, shopping, and meal planning into a unified, cross-device experience. This work positioned Whisk as a leader in connected food experiences, bridging the gap between culinary inspiration and actionable, personalized outcomes for users worldwide.
Role: Global Head of Design
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
Regions: Global
On-Demand Insurance
Trōv
Trōv.com (2015–2018)
As Global Head of Design, Product, and Marketing, I led the creation of Trōv—the world’s first on-demand insurance for single items, enabling users to protect exactly what they want, when they want, directly from their phone. I drove product design and strategy across iOS, Android, and web, shaped the global brand, and launched the Untethered ambassador program. In parallel, I oversaw marketing, PR, and communications, helping position Trōv as a category-defining innovator.
Our work earned multiple prestigious design awards, including Core77, Clio, and D&AD, and launched successfully across the US, UK, and Australia.
Role: Global Head of Design, Product & Marketing
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
Regions: US, UK, AU
The Personal Journeyline of Dane Howard,
Extraordinary Experience
20+ PATENTS
I have been named severa UI and industrial design patents ranging in various categories and systems. Learn More
11 YEARS LEADING DISTRIBUTED TEAMS
I’ve Hired and grown Distributed teams across 15 timezones, including Israel, UK, Ukraine, NYC, SF, and Seattle. Increased hiring velocity at Amazon by 167% through Distributed hiring approach..
4.7 AVERAGE CSAT
I’m thrilled that customers love our products and services. At Amazon, I led the Voice of the Customer Program and maintained an average 4.7 out of 5 for Customer Satisfaction while increasing utilization from 35% to 74%. Our registration completion rate was 93%.
200+ TRAINED FACILITATORS
During the Pandemic, I trained our team of designers, product managers, researchers and operations on Remote Workshop Facilitation. This led to over 85 Remote Workshops, kickoffs, and Design sprints conducted between 2020-2022.
500+ LIVES SHAPED
Since 1998, I have personally managed over 175 lives and careers. Over 500+ designers and researchers have been shaped by the work and mentorship I’ve had the privilege to shape. I take this very seriously.
VALUE CREATED
$600k raised to $12.5m exit - co-founded VUVOX with 80% investor return.
$600m to $1.2B - 18 months, eBay mobile revenue
$30m - $300m - Trov Valuation as a member of their leadership team. Acquired by Farmers Insurance in 2022.
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