Hello World,
I'm Derek Maninang
Throughout my professional career I've gone on an exciting ride spanning over 8+ years of UX Design experience, 6+ years working as a Graphic Designer and 4+ years as a 3D Modeler and QA Tester in the gaming industry.
My journey made me the designer I am now and armed me with a toolkit of varying hard and soft skills that eventually led me down the UX path.
I've had the privilege to work with talented teams and super smart individuals that have taught me something new every time. Moving forward in my career I've learned to apply past experiences by challenging myself, never settling with the norms and trying to think outside the box when solving any problem.
On my free time
I love playing and watching sports such as basketball and baseball. Attending sporting events, festivals, traveling or just heading up north to cottage country to do some fishing.
Other hobbies that interest me are searching for recipes to experiment with and cook. Firing up the food finder app (by that I mean Google Maps) saving a plethora of highly rated restaurants and visiting a couple here and there when time permits.
Besides the food that fuels my body, I do appreciate a really good cup of coffee. And I have now gone so far as to roast my own green beans while documenting my preferred roast times to achieve that perfect cup. ☕️