Break technology out of the lab, and into people’s lives.
Jon is a design manager at Alphabet, where he leads industrial design and UX for teams working on medical devices at Verily. At Verily, Jon works on breaking cutting edge research out of the lab, turning technologies into viable products that help people live healthier lives. Jon drives new product adoption by bridging the gap between prototype and production, helping teams design, develop, and deploy end-to-end hardware and software products.
Jon was previously an industrial designer at frog, where he developed innovative products across industries. Working with clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, he led projects in San Francisco, Shanghai, and Munich through research and design.
Jon is an award winning designer, and his work has been recognized by:
Projects
Jon’s work spans industries, categories, and cultures. From small devices to large infrastructure equipment, openness and learning are critical to ensure design can meaningfully impact a product’s category.
REVL Arc
An action camera with an integrated one-axis image stabilizing motor, enabling smoother video than ever before.
Verily Patch
A wearable remote patient monitoring (RPM) device that tracks a patient’s temperature and other biometric signs, designed to be easily self-applied by anyone.
Heatworks Model 3
A new technology to enable ultra-high efficiency water heating, with an innovative design language and thoughtful installation process.
Stroller Air Purifier
Developing a design solution to integrate an air purifier into a stroller. I led this project out of frog’s Shanghai office, and the design won an iF award.
Freewrite
A distraction-free & connected typewriter that enables creators and writers to focus on what matters most - their work.
Naloxone Nasal Atomizer
A redesign of Naloxone Nasal Spray to address usability issues when reversing an opiate overdose, without dramatically increasing cost and reducing access.
In the community
Industrial design as a field and career is in a state of evolution- and Jon has been an active part of the community for over a decade, working to redefine expectations around how ID interacts with the world.
Mentorship
Jon has engaged with students and schools to share his point of view, critique portfolios, and give advice. He’s spoken with students at the University of Cincinnati, RIT, CCA and University of Illinois-Chicago, and meets with other students regularly.
Use the contact link below to reach out if you’d like to meet or ask for advice.
Talks
Jon has given talks with a number of groups, including Advanced Design where his presentation “ID Industry, we need to Talk” is currently their most viewed.
Use the contact link below to reach out to share speaking opportunities.
Judging Design
Jon has been an active member of the design community for recognizing great work, Recently, Jon was a Jury Captain for the Core77 Design awards, where he recruited jurors and led the award decision for Commercial Equipment. He’s also judged various university graduation shows and student competitions.