Nice to meet you! I’m JOHN, I design thoughtful things for people ✨
I’m a product designer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I like solving problems and making people’s lives easier through thoughtful design. I studied Human-Computer Interaction at UC San Diego.
My path into design started early. My dad worked with computers, and I spent a lot of time as a kid growing up online, surfing the web and playing Flash games. When I was in high school, I found myself drawn to psychology and how people think, and eventually realized that design was the perfect blend of both worlds.
Throughout my career, I’ve learned how to translate insights into scalable, user-centered solutions. I thrive on balancing empathy with data: testing ideas, iterating quickly, and making design decisions that help real people navigate complex challenges. I enjoy approaching new problems with a design-thinking mindset, and I always aim to be a champion for users.
When I'm not working,
🏃 I run – I’ve done both halves of the SF Half Marathon, and I’m aiming for a full marathon in 2026!
🎶 I listen to live music – some of my favorite shows include Porter Robinson, Chappell Roan at Outside Lands, Chromeo at Coachella, and Kids See Ghosts at Camp Flog Gnaw.
💻 I like to tinker with tech – I’ve modded my Switch, 3DS, and Kindle, and built my PC.
🎨 I enjoy making things for friends, family, and myself – custom blind boxes, recap videos, websites, anything that’s fun and meaningful.
🎮 I play video games – I’m a big fan of games with fun gameplay that have weirdly deep lore. Kingdom Hearts, Maplestory, and Hades are a few of my favorites of all time. Currently playing Megabonk on my Steam Deck!
