Hello! I’m John, a human —
a musician, designer, and technologist.
Systems have captivated me my whole life,
from the piano and traffic signs to DOS.
As a technical UX designer for 15 years,
I’ve helped people reach goals by designing
solutions for systems. My work has spanned
industries and responsibilities, and I have learned
I’m most energized when I help others directly.
I am pursuing an advanced degree
in social work so I may offer direct help
for individuals, groups, and communities.
Gaining knowledge in clinical assessments
also improves my design methodology,
solidifying a social take on systems.
Design
Smarthome is the system I made to use and adjust
my apartment’s smart devices. They offer continuous control
and let me avoid distracting apps and assistants.
Get in touch to review my full portfolio
on interior design (studio, office, organization)
and multimodal design (app, web, blended).
Talent
The piano spiffed up for the demos I released early last year.
I plan to re-record and add a few later this summer.
I have part-time availability for
singing, piano, acting, and voiceovers.
More
- Brand guidelines
My freelance brand’s design specifications - UX exercise, CSS lecture series
Quick case studies from tech roles - U‑M Rec Sports, Conferences
Work running live since 2017 - Playlist thumbnails
For a whole lotta four‑on‑the‑floor