About Jonathan

I'm a product design leader who has placed best-in-class software experiences in the hands of millions of users in Silicon Valley since 2012.

I am passionate about product design and creating valuable experiences by innovating with hardware and software.

I have a unique blend of design experience across both consumer and enterprise products. Some industries I've designed for include TV, healthcare, telecommunications, networking, government, and big data.

In recent years, my focus has been on artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. Having a proven track record of building and leading teams to success, I see myself as a shepherd of the next generation of design professionals, responsible for their success and drive.

In my free time, you may find me walking my Goldendoodle, Mason, or hiking with my wife and two sons on a beautiful trail.

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Published Works

01
Career Switching to a Designer, with Donna Melger
PODCAST
2023
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02
Demystifying Design Feedback to Help You Become an Impactful Designer
PODCAST
2022
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03
Hiring Designers
ARTICLE
2021
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04
The Power of Story Writing
ARTICLE
2021
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05
Life Through Metacognition
BOOK
2020
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06
Penumbra
BOOK
2020
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07
Mastering the Corporate Design Job
BOOK
2020
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08
Diagram
PODCAST SHOW
2017-Present
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Speaking Events

01
How To Get Management Buy In?
October 2020
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02
Maintaining Team Morale
September 2020
03
Remote Testing During COVID
August 2020
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04
Creating a Vision
August 2020
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05
Transitioning to a Service Model
December 2018
06
Design Thinking
August 2018
07
Semiotics
August 2018
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08
Design 101
May 2017
09
Hooks
November 2017
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10
Systems Thinking
October 2017
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11
Design Basics
June 2016
Public Speaking

I give workshops and talks about design leadership, design thinking, and innovation for companies, conferences, and universities. Reach out if you'd like me to speak at your next event!

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Patents

01
Foundational Design
USPO #62949932
october 2023, Provisional

A design system allowing companies to take a design first and customer first approach.

02
Augmented Reality Machine Learning Visual Library Creator
USPO #62949944
July 2019, Provisional

Visual library creator using images, to map polygons and identify products by their shape, shadows, and lettering.

03
Mixed Reality Network Troubleshooting
USP0 #62949951
July 2019, Provisional

Mixed medium based overlay that allows users to trouble shoot issues with networks.

Awards

01
CES Innovation Award Honoree
January 2021

I was the Primary Designer for the smarthome Nighthawk Pro Gaming experience, leading to winning the CES 2021 Innovation Award.

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02
CES Innovation Award Honoree
January 2020

I was the Primary Designer for the Nighthawk Cable Modem Router, leading to winning the CES 2020 Innovation Award.

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03
CES Innovation Award Honoree
January 2019

Awarded the 2019 CES Innovation award for my work on the Meural Canvas and the Orbi Cable Router.

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04
Time Magazine Best Invention
November 2018

I designed the touch interface for the Orbi Voice speaker. This was the first-ever, of its' kind, router and smart speaker combo. I also designed all the audio and sound effects, including booting and shutdown.

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Past Experience