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Dan Baird

Product & Design Leader

I'm a hybrid product strategist and designer with over fifteen years experience turning business challenges into human-centred solutions that engage users, inspire action, and drive growth.

From building and leading cross-functional teams at global brands like Hotels.com to bringing startup visions to life at Wandora, I've shaped products used by millions. My approach is rooted in empathy, fuelled by curiosity, and driven by collaboration.

If you're working on something great, reach out and let's chat!

Capabilities

Strategy

  • UX and CX research
  • Product management
  • Ideation and validation
  • Roadmap prioritisation
  • Business model design
  • Agile methodologies
  • Information architecture

Execution

  • Experience design
  • Interface design
  • Visual design
  • Design systems
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Front-end development
  • Usability testing

Leadership

  • Creative direction
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Team leadership
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Design operations

Experience

Moonshine

Moonshine

Product & Design Consultant

Current
Wandora

Wandora

Founder

2024
Mentorloop

Mentorloop

Head of Product

2020
Publicis Sapient

Publicis Sapient

Product Design Consultant

2019
Expedia Group (Hotels.com)

Expedia Group (Hotels.com)

Product Design Lead

2018
BorrowMyDoggy

BorrowMyDoggy

Head of Design

2016
Targetbase

Targetbase

Digital Art Director

2013
Jetstar Airways

Jetstar Airways

Digital Designer

2010
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet

Interaction Designer

2009