Darren Krape

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My name is Darren.

I make engaging digital experiences.

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Backpacking the lakes off Ira Spring Trail

For our second backpacking trip we decided on the lakes bordering Ira Spring Trail in the Cascades. We were treated to beautiful views of Mt Rainier, idyllic alpine lakes, and a horde of mosquitos.


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    My 2016 Goals

    Last year, I set some goals for myself. How did I do? Well… let’s hope I do better with the goals I’m setting for 2016.

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    Introduction to Sass in WordPress

    Curious about using Sass but worried it’ll take too much effort to learn? Here’s your intro guide!

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    Surviving the REI Garage Sale: Plan ahead and get there early

    Some people stand in line for the newest cellphone, while others for Black Friday specials. Me? This weekend I queued up for the REI Garage Sale at the Seattle flagship store.

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    A night on the trail: Lessons from a first time backpacker

    Over the past two years, my wife and I have gone from poorly-prepared novice hikers, to kitted-out trail regulars. This weekend we geared-up, overcame childhood camping phobias, and backpacked for the first time.

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I’ve created cutting-edge digital programs for companies like HTC and Amazon, to international organizations like the State Department and World Bank.

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About me

Hello! I’m Darren and I love creating digital experiences. What does this mean? Basically, I use a variety of digital tools, from design, code, social media, and data to create and share compelling messages.

I am currently a program manager at Amazon. Previously, I created digital programs at the US State Department, World Bank, and HTC. Want to see? Check out my work.

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