I had the pleasure of managing David Elliot as a UX Designer and Front End Developer, and he was a true asset to our team. David had a great ability to connect with clients and turn their vision into thoughtful, well-executed products.
He consistently brought a calm, steady approach to challenging situations and was always willing to adapt to meet client needs. His professionalism, collaborative nature, and leadership on his projects made a real impact on both our team and our clients. I’d gladly recommend David to any team looking for a talented and dependable UX and front-end professional.

I worked with David when he joined ddm as a web developer and watched him continue to grow into a leader managing broader functions in subsequent years.
He balances creativity and strong technical judgment across web development, web design, and UX, with a clear ability to translate user needs and business goals into scalable digital solutions. As his role expanded, he naturally took ownership of projects, priorities, and cross-functional teams.

I had the pleasure of working with David at a past job, and he is truly one of those designers who elevates every project he touches.
David is incredibly creative but what sets him apart is how deeply he takes the time to understand the customer before ever starting designs. He doesn’t just design for users, he becomes the user, asking thoughtful questions, learning the context, and ensuring his work solves real problems in meaningful ways.
He’s also very collaborative and always wiling to help! He welcomed feedback and was eager to partner with teammates across the company. Working with David was energizing as he brought creative ideas to the table while elevating those around him. Any team would be lucky to work with David in any capacity.

David is one of those rare UX designers with an innate ability to translate marketing challenges into experiences that actually deliver on business objectives, not just look good. I've had the privilege of collaborating with him on projects over the years and have consistently found him to be an empathetic project lead who doesn't just focus on his own work, but actively elevates the collaboration and output of teams.

Working with David has been a privilege. Not knowing much about website design or development David has always been welcoming and patient with my many questions. The way he listens to the client is also very impressive. He'll ask insightful questions to understand their brand and what they want their website to accomplish. I've always been impressed with how he works and the outcomes he creates. David is rock status in my mind.

David is an incredible designer and UX expert who contributed greatly to our team's success. He possesses a rare combination of creative talent and business acumen. He excels at translating high-level business requirements into intuitive, high-quality design experiences.

Having worked with David for nearly 2 years - we collaborated regularly on web and product design, go-to-market resources and sales collateral. It's rare to find someone that possesses both the design eye and talent to execute across so many platforms. What may be most impressive though, was how David was able to leverage AI over the past year to rapidly accelerate the iteration on all our design using tools like Claude Code. It's been great working with him as he always brings fresh ideas and an open mind, and I hope we get to work together again in the future.

Working with David has been an absolute pleasure. He\'s a thoughtful, dependable teammate who brings clarity and calm to complex technical problems.
David has a strong ability to connect high-level goals with practical execution. Whether collaborating across disciplines, refining implementation details, or thinking through long-term architecture, he consistently brings a balanced, well-reasoned perspective. He communicates clearly, asks the right questions, and elevates discussions in a way that helps the whole team move forward.
What stands out most is David's professionalism and collaborative mindset. He's generous with his knowledge, open to feedback, and genuinely invested in building high-quality solutions and strong team dynamics. He makes working on challenging problems both productive and enjoyable.
Any team would be fortunate to work with David, and I'd gladly collaborate with him again.

I had the pleasure of working closely with David Elliott while he served as our Director of UX and Design, and I can confidently say he brings a rare, human-centered superpower to everything he does. David has an exceptional ability to deeply understand not just his customers, but his customers' customers, unlocking insights that consistently elevate products beyond what stakeholders initially imagined.
David excels at revitalizing stale interfaces and rethinking UX from the ground up with empathy at the core. His designs don't just look better; they work better, creating experiences that feel intuitive, intentional, and impactful. He is constantly learning, researching markets, competition, and best-in-class examples, then distilling that knowledge into thoughtful, effective design decisions.
In the age of AI adoption, David has leveled up even further. He's embraced AI tools to rapidly produce interactive prototypes, iterate faster than ever, and even expand his contributions directly into codebases. The result is more experimentation, better collaboration, and higher-quality outcomes delivered at speed.
David also has a strong eye for branding, with a talent for imagining bold new possibilities for organizations seeking greater engagement and recognition. Just as importantly, he's an expert collaborator—bringing fresh ideas to the table, listening deeply, and evolving his thinking as new perspectives emerge. Working with David is not only productive but genuinely enjoyable.
If you're looking for a designer who delivers powerful visual impact, strategic thinking, and white-glove execution, David will consistently deliver top-shelf results.

It honestly makes me a little angry how talented David Elliot is. We worked together for several years as front-end developers across websites, apps, and other digital interfaces, and I was consistently amazed — and yes, a little jealous — of the level of work David produced.
He has a rare, intuitive ability to balance strategic client concerns with truly user-centric interfaces, all while maintaining crisp, elegant design. The end result is work that feels striking without feeling forced, and polished without drawing attention to the effort behind it.
Beyond his technical and design talent, David is simply a great human to work with. He collaborates naturally, communicates clearly, and genuinely cares about solving real problems through his craft. If you have the opportunity to work with him, take it. He's a true unicorn, and not someone who stays on the market for long!

I worked with David for several years on a variety of mobile app projects, and he was consistently a pleasure to work with. He has a solid work ethic, follows through on commitments, and reliably met project deadlines. David contributed positively to the team and could be counted on to get work finished. I would be happy to work with him again.