Dan Makoski is an accomplished design executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various prominent organizations. Currently serving as the Founder and CXO of Portable Story Lab and a Founding Member of the Design Executive Council, Dan has contributed to the design landscape through several key positions including Chief Design Officer at UnitedHealth Group and Lloyds Banking Group, Vice President of Design at Walmart, and Capital One. Dan's career also includes significant roles at Google and Motorola Mobility, where innovation and user-centered design were central to the strategy. Dan's educational background features a BA in International Relations from Tufts University, alongside studies in Visual and Multimedia Design and advanced training at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and the London School of Economics.
