Hey, I’m Jono.

I’m a UI/UX designer.

five facts about me
1
I’m originally from Paraparaumu, New Zealand and currently live in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
2
I’ve got a wife, daughter and dog
3
I’ve run four marathons
4
I once had a job carrying secret documents for the New Zealand government
5
I’ve never seen Titanic
Check out my latest design work

Recent experience

Workwise   Karlsruhe, Germany
Expert Product Designer
Apr. 2023 - Present
Sygnum Bank   Zürich, Switzerland
Senior UX Designer (Team Lead)
Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2023
Publicis   Zürich, Switzerland
Senior Conceptual Designer
Aug. 2020 - Mar. 2022

Education

Various Language Schools   Germany & Switzerland
A1-B2 German • Oct. 2015 - Present
Hyper Island  Karlskrona, Sweden
UX Upskill • Sep. 2021 - Apr. 2022
Media Design School   Auckland, New Zealand
Diploma in Creative Advertising • Feb. 2010 - Nov. 2010
Otago School of Media   Dunedin, New Zealand
Diploma in Television Production • Feb. 2008 - Nov. 2008

Awards

These are some of the shows that I’ve been lucky enough to be awarded at.
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My design values

Keep a learning mindset.

The moment we believe that we know everything, is the moment we stop listening to the people we’re designing for.
I always look for new ways to grow and always think about design with genuine curiosity.

Find creative solutions to complicated problems.

The thing I loved most about my years in advertising was the moment where everything clicks together and you realise you’ve found a brand new interesting way to solve a problem.

Always ask:
“How can I make this more fun?”

There should always be time to stand back and ask this question. I want to create moments that users remember. Having the right people around me can also help create a fertile environment for this thinking.

In their
own words

Due to Jono’s precise analytical ability, he is always able to understand complex situations immediately and to find good solutions. He is well-liked for his very friendly, open and well-balanced demeanour and actively encourages cooperation and a healthy team atmosphere.

David Lübke
Exective Creative Director, Publicis Zürich

Working alongside Jono in our respective lead roles, there were always creative ideas being produced by him, no matter the complexity of the requirement. Jono has one of those minds that has the ability to see things differently, which creates unique outcomes in the projects he designs.

Ash Durham
Lead Developer, Matter Design & Digital

Jono's calming personality makes all team members feel comfortable. The atmosphere in our team helps me to be motivated and do my best. With his leadership our team built a design system quickly and every day I can see how it becomes easier for designers and developers to use.

Iryna Melnykova
UI/UX Designer, Sygnum Bank

Get in touch

Seen something you like? Or want to see more?
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