Daran Chapman
About Daran Chapman
Daran Chapman is a User Interface (UI) Artist with extensive experience in UI/UX design and animation. He has worked for various companies, including Blind Squirrel Games and Reagan Marketing + Design, and operates his own design firm, Out of their Minds Design.
Work at Blind Squirrel Games
Daran Chapman has been employed as a User Interface (UI) Artist at Blind Squirrel Games since 2022. The company is known for its work in the gaming industry, focusing on game development and design. In this role, Chapman applies their expertise in UI/UX design to enhance user experiences in gaming applications.
Current Role at Reagan Marketing + Design
Since 2017, Daran Chapman has worked at Reagan Marketing + Design as a UI Designer and Web Developer. Initially starting as a contractor, Chapman transitioned to a full-time employee. This position involves creating user interfaces and developing web solutions, leveraging their extensive design and programming skills.
Previous Experience at Square One Design
Daran Chapman worked at Square One Design from 1999 to 2002 as a Senior Graphic/Web & UI Designer. During this three-year tenure, Chapman contributed to various design projects, enhancing their skills in graphic and web design, which laid the foundation for their later work in UI/UX design.
Education and Expertise
Daran Chapman studied Graphic Design at Western Michigan University, where they achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). This educational background provided a strong foundation in design principles, which Chapman has applied throughout their career in UI/UX design and animation.
Technical Skills and Services
Daran Chapman possesses a diverse technical skill set, including proficiency in Unity, Maya, ActionScript 2.0 and 3.0, HTML, and PHP. Additionally, Chapman provides off-site webmaster and tech support services for multiple clients, demonstrating a broad range of technical capabilities that complement their design work.