I’m John, a product designer who is passionate about solving real problems
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” - Mr. Rogers
A little more about me...
I live in Northern Virginia with my wife and two pups. I can’t think of anything that makes me happier than helping others.
What I’m all about
- I treat every person I encounter with the kindness and empathy they deserve.
- I approach products with an inclusive mindset; we should empower our users, no matter what their physical or mental limitations may be!
- Equality for all human beings is important to me.
- Designing beautiful experiences that solve meaningful problems for users...or leading phenomenal designers to accomplish the same!
What I am absolutely NOT
- I’m not interested in working with folks who aren’t respectful to others. Being a good human being is so simple.
- I’m not interested in working with teams who insist on leveraging dark design patterns. Do better.
- I’m not a micro-manager. I build trust in my creative teams, and coach them along the way. I firmly believe that micro-managing is, in almost every case, a sign of a failed process.
Recent work
Most of my recent full-time work has been at the management and leadership level, but I still design every single day outside of work.
Cabin—the open-source, privacy-focused social network
Leveraging A.I. to help supplement mental wellness
For additional portfolio pieces, please reach out and I’m more than happy to provide more samples.
Let’s chat
I love meeting new people and working on exciting things. You can reach me via LinkedIn or by emailing hello@jaj.io
I’m John, a product designer who is passionate about solving real problems
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” - Mr. Rogers
A little more about me...
I live in Northern Virginia with my wife and two pups. I can’t think of anything that makes me happier than helping others.
What I’m all about
- I treat every person I encounter with the kindness and empathy they deserve.
- I approach products with an inclusive mindset; we should empower our users, no matter what their physical or mental limitations may be!
- Equality for all human beings is important to me.
- Designing beautiful experiences that solve meaningful problems for users...or leading phenomenal designers to accomplish the same!
What I am absolutely NOT
- I’m not interested in working with folks who aren’t respectful to others. Being a good human being is so simple.
- I’m not interested in working with teams who insist on leveraging dark design patterns. Do better.
- I’m not a micro-manager. I build trust in my creative teams, and coach them along the way. I firmly believe that micro-managing is, in almost every case, a sign of a failed process.
Recent work
Most of my recent full-time work has been at the management and leadership level, but I still design every single day outside of work.
Cabin—the open-source, privacy-focused social network
Leveraging A.I. to help supplement mental wellness
For additional portfolio pieces, please reach out and I’m more than happy to provide more samples.
Let’s chat
I love meeting new people and working on exciting things. You can reach me via LinkedIn or by emailing hello@jaj.io