Hey there, I'm Jonathan!

Welcome to my corner of the internet.

I'm a product designer based in the SF Bay Area, crafting delightful experiences from data-informed ideas.

I've previously designed at Meta, Call BlackLine, and Keep.id. I recently graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science (Specialization in Human-Computer Interaction).
When I'm not focused on wireframes, I'm usually baking, laser-cutting, or trying out the newest coffee shop in the area.
I am currently looking for my next opportunity!
‍Feel free to reach out to me below :)
Design Philosophy
DATA-INFORMED
I strive to create designs that are driven by user-data. Research, secondary or primary, serve as the backbone behind my decisions.
FIND THE WHY
In any project I’m in, I use my curiosity as a driving force to “find the why”. From business needs to user pain-points, I always find it important for everyone working on the product to know our why.
DIVERSE POVs
I value working with product teams filled with diverse POVs/perspectives. I believe that everyone has a perspective that should be brought to the table no matter the stage of the design process.
Design Experience
Lead Product Designer
Call BlackLine, 2023
Designed a zero-to-one mobile application for Call BlackLine, providing crisis support to users across the U.S. and Canada.
Product Design Intern
Meta, 2022
Worked on the Privacy Team (Infrastructure) to revitalize the user experience of an internal tool to remediate privacy incidents across Meta’s products.
Product Designer
Keep.id, 2021
Crafted 2 features on Keep.id’s identification-storage platform, streamlining user workflows to serve individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
Product Design Intern
Foreign Languages for Kids, 2021
Shipped 4 interactive web games to help K-12 students learn foreign language concepts on Foreign Languages for Kids' learning management system.
Achievements
Best Overall Project (1st Place)
Design @ UCI, 2020 Designathon
1st Place, Adv. Team
HackDuke, 2020 IDEATE Designathon
Project Finalist
Cal Poly SLO, 2021 UX Fest
What I've Been Up To...
@UC San Diego
Outside of Academics
DESIGN CO
Growing the UCSD design community as a Community Engagement Coordinator for DesignCo, the largest design organization on-campus.
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ACM CHAPTER @ UCSD
Serving as a Public Relations Director for the ACM chapter at UCSD, the biggest computing organization on-campus with over 1000+ members.
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TRITON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (TSE)
Designing solutions for local non-profits as a UX Design Lead for Triton Software Engineering.
BAKER. BOBARISTA. AND MORE.
Baking and making boba for my friends. I’ve been trying to perfect my matcha-making and cookie-making one step at a time.
AN ENORMOUS TASTE FOR MUSIC
Curating a plethora of Spotify playlists to represent my love for various music genres.
Current Count: 102 playlists
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Currently improving my photography skills with my iPhone... and maybe with a professional camera in the future?
My Experience
DATA-INFORMED
I strive to create designs that are driven by user-data. Research, secondary or primary, serve as the backbone behind my decisions.
FIND THE WHY
In any project I’m in, I use my curiosity as a driving force to “find the why”. From business needs to user pain-points, I always find it important for everyone working on the product to know our why.
DIVERSE POVs
I value working with product teams filled with diverse POVs/perspectives. I believe that everyone has a perspective that should be brought to the table no matter the stage of the design process.
Outside the "9-5"
DATA-INFORMED
I strive to create designs that are driven by user-data. Research, secondary or primary, serve as the backbone behind my decisions.
FIND THE WHY
In any project I’m in, I use my curiosity as a driving force to “find the why”. From business needs to user pain-points, I always find it important for everyone working on the product to know our why.
DIVERSE POVs
I value working with product teams filled with diverse POVs/perspectives. I believe that everyone has a perspective that should be brought to the table no matter the stage of the design process.
Branding Tidbit

A lil tidbit on the meaning behind my logo and brand colors!

BLUE
&
ORANGE
Growing up, I was obsessed with complimentary colors; especially blue and orange. I loved how drastically different colors could come together and compliment each other.
ALL IN THE NAME
The "n" in my first name and the "u" in my last name act as magnets in my logo. They connect two vital components in my design process: the needs of the user and a business's mission.
BRINGING IT TOGETHER
Using my favorite colors and using the "n" and "u" in my name, I created my personal brand to highlight the connection I strive to bring between user needs and a business's mission.
Songs on Repeat

The songs that I just can't stop listening to.

Ghost in the Machine
SZA (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)
ListerineDayglow
ThunderousStray Kids
The SpinsMac Miller
UnfoldPorter Robinson, Totally Enormous Extinct
La La Lost You88rising, NIKI
Let's craft an experience together.

CONTACT

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