I'm JOHN, a New York based graphic designer specializing in print & web.
đź’» Skilled graphic designer with 15+ years of experience helping nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.
đź–‹ Author of novels, short stories, and scripts under a pen name.
👉 Co-founder of the pop-up events company, History Repeatn’.
đź’» Skilled graphic designer with 15+ years of experience helping nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.
đź–‹ Author of novels, short stories, and scripts under a pen name.
👉 Co-founder of the pop-up events company, History Repeatn’.
about
- Designed materials for Samsung, DOW, and Con Edison.
Design competition entrant, notably The Dollar ReDe$ign Competition, HOW Design’s Annual Print Competition and Neenah Paper’s Annual Print Competition.
- Received notoriety after he curated and designed the inaugural LGBTQ+ exhibit, PRIDE!, for the Northport Historical Society in 2023. It was the first time in the museum’s sixty-two-year history that an exhibit for the LGBTQ+ community was on display.
His work has garnered significant attention, having been showcased in various media outlets, including blogs, newspapers, and television.
Long Story, Made Short
Like many, I was born and wandered aimlessly (doing typical things that aimless wanderers do) until sometime in my late teens when, while shopping at a mall, I was scouted to be an actor. Since this magical event occurred before email or cell phones, I had to trust the post office to deliver a script. When the script didn’t arrive, it became clear that I needed to pursue a different career path.
A few years later, I took on a part-time job at a real estate office while earning my bachelor’s degree. It was there I discovered I had a talent for designing things…specifically printed things. What’s even better is that people started hiring me to design these things, launching my freelance career. Since then, I’ve established myself as the go-to person for non-profits, small businesses, startups, and individuals seeking unique design concepts.
Education
#WriterLife
I always regarded writing as a hobby; however, I often found myself taking on writing projects for clients, which included producing blog posts, ebooks, and other written materials.
Several years ago, I made a commitment to pursue writing full time and began working on a novel series. In taking on this ambitious endeavor, I created a pen name for myself, established an author website where I offered writing advice and downloadable tools, developed a social media strategy for my writing persona and networked at writing conferences.
Recently, I created a publishing company to publish my novels and continue to craft short stories, which I have submitted to writing competitions to further my recognition within the literary world.
about
- Designed materials for Samsung, DOW, and Con Edison.
- Design competition entrant, notably The Dollar ReDe$ign Competition, HOW Design’s Annual Print Competition and Neenah Paper’s Annual Print Competition.
- Received notoriety after he curated and designed the inaugural LGBTQ+ exhibit, PRIDE!, for the Northport Historical Society in 2023. It was the first time in the museum’s sixty-two-year history that an exhibit for the LGBTQ+ community was on display.
- His work has garnered significant attention, having been showcased in various media outlets, including blogs, newspapers, and television.
Long Story, Made Short
Like many, I was born and wandered aimlessly (doing typical things that aimless wanderers do) until sometime in my late teens when, while shopping at a mall, I was scouted to be an actor. Since this magical event occurred before email or cell phones, I had to trust the post office to deliver a script. When the script didn’t arrive, it became clear that I needed to pursue a different career path.
A few years later, I took on a part-time job at a real estate office while earning my bachelor’s degree. It was there I discovered I had a talent for designing things…specifically printed things. What’s even better is that people started hiring me to design these things, launching my freelance career. Since then, I’ve established myself as the go-to person for non-profits, small businesses, startups, and individuals seeking unique design concepts.
Education
#WriterLife
I always regarded writing as a hobby; however, I often found myself taking on writing projects for clients, which included producing blog posts, ebooks, and other written materials.
Several years ago, I made a commitment to pursue writing full time and began working on a novel series. In taking on this ambitious endeavor, I created a pen name for myself, established an author website where I offered writing advice and downloadable tools, developed a social media strategy for my writing persona and networked at writing conferences.
Recently, I created a publishing company to publish my novels and continue to craft short stories, which I have submitted to writing competitions to further my recognition within the literary world.
In The News
Northport Journal | Oct. 29, 2024
A penchant for the past, for wearing costumes and making connections has reunited three familiar faces, this time in the form of a company that partners with local venues to present one-of-a-kind pop-up events – with a historic twist.
Whether it’s a cocktail party, themed pub crawl, murder mystery or trivia night, the events produced by Carol Taylor, John Daniello and Pete Gallo of CJP Events bring historians, actors, artists and musicians together to create experiences that make learning about history fun.
The three history enthusiasts want their new adventure, History Repeatn’, to encourage people and communities to come together, giving participants the opportunity to socialize, make friends, and learn – “just not in a boring way,” said Daniello.
The group’s first event, a Prohibition Sip & Learn at Crossroads Cafe in East Northport, invited guests to immerse themselves in the “intriguing and scandalous history of Prohibition while learning to craft some of the iconic cocktails of the time.”
History Repeatn’s next event, a Veterans’ Appreciation Celebration, will take place on Saturday, November 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Northport Village. The afternoon event is dedicated to honoring all those who serve our country, and will feature big band entertainment by Glenn Baldwin & The Friends of Jazz, as well as a performance by the Northport High School Tour Choir. Event sponsors, including Feed & Grain, Intermezzo, and Coliseum Caterers, will provide food paired with a selection of wines by Del Vino Vineyards. The event is open to the public and free for all veterans and active duty service members.
Taylor said she witnessed firsthand the community spirit come to life at many of the events she and Daniello helped plan and participated in at the Northport Historical Society, and wants to continue to share that creativity and positive energy with people from all over Long Island, despite no longer working at the society.
Northport Journal | April 2, 2024
A departure from the Northport Historical Society has made room for two appointments at the local museum, shop and research library, with Terry Reid and John Daniello moving into new roles as executive and deputy director, respectively.
Continuing the line of dedication and commitment to the Northport Historical Society is John Daniello, who joined the organization in April 2022 as the marketing and membership coordinator. His creative designs successfully boosted public awareness and generated renewed excitement for the museum’s events and membership; his web design expertise ensures regular updates to the society website, social media channels, and the society newsletter, which all serve as a digital historical record of the society’s current accomplishments.
Daniello also overhauled the previous membership program and crafted “The Membership Experience,” featuring new perks for personal and business members. He also curated and designed the society’s inaugural LGBTQ exhibit in 2023, delving into the history of the LGBTQ movement at both national and local levels. Daniello is curating the museum’s 2024 Pride exhibit, set to debut on May 31 after Northport’s second annual Pride flag-raising ceremony.
“Working at the society has been a wonderful experience and I’m grateful to be surrounded by passionate individuals who value history while embracing new perspectives. I feel deeply honored and humbled to have been chosen as deputy director of this remarkable institution, which has been a Northport staple for over six decades. I am fully committed to continuing our exceptional outreach and bringing the community even closer to the society,” Daniello said.
Northport Journal | June 9, 2023
The Northport Historical Society’s first LGBTQ exhibit is here and, in line with the first-ever Pride flag raising and the upcoming Pridefest in the Park event, is looking to shine light on the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ community, in and out of Northport.
The PRIDE! pop-up exhibit was curated and designed by the society’s marketing and membership coordinator, John Daniello, and explores the history of the LGBTQ movement nationally and locally. In another first, the month-long exhibit welcomes members of the LGBTQ community – and their allies – to share personal stories of Pride on the exhibit’s “Share Your Pride” wall.
A Bronx, New York native, Daniello moved to Huntington in 2021 with his partner, Matt. When Daniello first learned about the Pridefest events happening in Northport Village, he jumped on the opportunity to take part in the month-long celebrations. Though he didn’t have much time to prepare, Daniello felt the support and encouragement of his colleagues and board members at the society and forged ahead.
Daniello did the majority of research for the pop-up himself, with help from Carol Taylor and Ceylan Swenson, education coordinators current and past, respectively. “It’s been a very long month for me,” said Daniello, who created every piece in the exhibit to his standards, defined largely by his background in graphic design – everything had to be perfect."
The Observer | June 1, 2023
Northport Historical Society Marketing and Membership Coordinator John Daniello has been strategically growing the Society's presence in the community through his elevated designs for flyers, social media, weekly email newsletters, and more.
Mr. Daniello's colorful and creative marketing has increased public awareness of the Museum and sparked new momentum for its event attendance and membership. He has been dedicated to capturing the success of the events and exhibits in the Society newsletter, which acts as historical documentation of all the contemporary work of the Society.
Mr. Daniello continues to make ties with local businessowners by personally delivering them flyers and finding exciting ways to partner with them. His idea of incorporating sponsors' logos on custom placemats connects Society supporters with local businesses on a new level.
Most recently, Mr. Daniello planned and executed a campaign for the Society's Little Prince Day. He designed handouts with a Little Prince graphic that children cut out and brought on their adventures. Their parents then took photos and tagged the Society on social media. He then designed a life-sized Little Prince with Northport Copy to make the event even more interactive. "Mr. Daniello's enthusiam for every Museum project is contagious and we feel so fortunate to have him as part of our team," said Museum Director, Caitlyn Shea.
