John Joh

John Joh

Hello. I'm a multi-disciplinary designer helping early to mid-stage companies establish visual, product, and brand design systems as they enter high-growth phases. My mission is to create and promote elegant and human-centric experiences while meeting business goals and adapting to fast growth. Companies I've worked for include ThinAir, Palantir, Lithium, and Gamers.com.

Case Studies

I've had the opportunity to work on products as well as branding and experiences. Here are a few of my major projects along with details on my approach to created them. Click through to learn more about each project.

ThinAir Product Design

I helped design a purposeful use case for ThinAir's analytics product with a clean and easy-to-use UX. I also took UX challenges to help differentiate our product with a conversational interface to help non-technical analysts find security threats.

Product Design, Web UX, UI, Visual Design

Palantir Metropolis UX

I helped establish a prominent enterprise brand while working on Product Design, Visual Design, Brand and Communications Design during an intense high-growth period. During my time here, we grew from a valuation of $40M to over $20B.

Application UX, UI, Visual Design

Lithium Support Communities UX

When my co-founders and I started a new venture, Lithium, I helped transform an existing Gamers.com feature into a new product and a new business category. Support Communities disrupted the costly call-centers for enterprise companies.

Strategy, Product Design, Web UX, UI, Visual Design

Palantir Cyber Breach Timeline

An infographic wall installation that acts as a sales conversation starter for VIP, C-Level Executives, and Technical visitors to the Palantir offices. This installation raises awareness about Palantir's cyber capabilities and helps initial sales.

Marketing, Visual Design, Infographics

Portfolio

I've been a designer for various early-stage technology startups and established enterprises; as well as for record labels and print publications. I've taken on a broad range of responsiblities taking on product direction, art directing, branding, team building, setting up processes, UX design, and visual design. Below are some of the projects I've worked on. Click to see more detail.

Please visit my Dribbble Page to see more projects.

About

I'm a creative, designer, photographer, husband, and father living in Palo Alto, California. I've led early stage startups with design, branding, and product development. I've co-founded several startups (Gamers.com, Lithium, Design Reactor, Substandard Records, AMP Magazine) and built teams and processes to champion design throughout intense growth stages. I've also shot photography for various online and print publications. I also have a passion for food, music, and travel.