How I went from a journalist to an accomplished product designer who builds impactful products across several industries.
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I'm a Figma expert
Design System Savant
Auto-Layout Legend
Component Craftsman
Prototyping Powerhouse
I design with intent
I kick off every project by asking questions. I chase clarity so I can balance business goals and potential constraints while still constantly advocating for the user.
I build systems, not just screens
I think in patterns: How can the UI scale? How will the UX evolve? What can we reuse? What are we missing?
Ryan Strickland
Director of Design & UX
at Carnegie Learning
“John consistently delivers high-quality work, even in ambiguous environments. He takes on a heavy workload without hesitation and brings enthusiasm to every project.”
Gus Meyer
Design & UX Lead at
Carnegie Learning
“John is a highly skilled designer and a true team player. He consistently delivers high-quality work, is easy to collaborate with, stays on top of his commitments, and brings positive energy to every interaction.”
Sam Moss
Design & UX Lead at
Carnegie Learning
“John was my design mentor, and he greatly helped my understanding of design systems and UX/UI principles. He consistently provided supportive, collaborative guidance on my projects, and was awesome to work with. He is a talented and dedicated product designer, and a knowledgable teacher.”
