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Empathy by Design

Creative Designer & Researcher · Empathy-Driven Branding & UX Research

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About Me

I'm a creative professional blending design, research, and storytelling to create human-centered solutions that drive engagement and impact.

My approach combines research, strategy, and creative storytelling to build experiences that resonate on a human level.

Currently pursuing my Google UX Certificate and CPTC, I’m passionate about translating complex data into compelling visuals.

Empathy-Driven DesignBrand IdentityUX ResearchContent StrategyVisual StorytellingData Visualization
Danielle Salinetro

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Thought leadership on empathy-driven design and creating meaningful connections

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Gaza’s Children and the Hunger Humanity Must End
Sep 30, 20258 min read

Gaza’s Children and the Hunger Humanity Must End

Gaza’s famine is not a tragedy of nature—it’s a failure of humanity. Why children are starving now, and what we must do.

Invisible Barriers: Designing for Users Society Forgets
Aug 23, 20257 min read

Invisible Barriers: Designing for Users Society Forgets

How subtle design defaults create glass-wall barriers—and practical ways empathy-driven design can dismantle them.

The Empathy Audit: How to Evaluate Your Design's Human Impact
Jan 8, 202510 min read

The Empathy Audit: How to Evaluate Your Design's Human Impact

A framework for measuring emotional outcomes in design and ensuring your work creates meaningful human connections.

Designing for Mental Health: Toolkit for Compassionate Creativity
Dec 15, 20246 min read

Designing for Mental Health: Toolkit for Compassionate Creativity

Strategies for moving beyond surface-level design thinking to support mental wellness.

Beyond 'Why Didn't They Just Leave?'
Nov 20, 20248 min read

Beyond 'Why Didn't They Just Leave?'

How design can change the conversation around complex human experiences.

Every Child Deserves a Fair Start
Oct 15, 20247 min read

Every Child Deserves a Fair Start

Turning awareness into action through empathy-driven design.

Designing with Empathy: My Creative Journey
Sep 28, 20249 min read

Designing with Empathy: My Creative Journey

A reflection on empathy in design and building authentic connections.

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