
Jonny McConnell
Systems-focused Product Designer creating intuitive experiences between people and emerging technology
Product designer and creative technologist with 15+ years of experience across UX, interaction design, digital product development, UI systems, and brand definition. I lead at the intersection of human behavior, technology, and product strategy to make complex systems understandable.
My experience spans AI-assisted products, enterprise platforms, healthcare technology, boutique branding & advertising, and independent software products. I use code as a design tool — prototyping ideas, exploring interactions, understanding technical constraints, and collaborating with engineering teams.
Founder & Product Designer
2020 – PresentSeattle Creative Directory
Built and launched an independent platform mapping the Pacific Northwest creative technology ecosystem. Designed and developed a full-stack directory using Next.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma, and Vercel. Built information architecture supporting hundreds of creative businesses with structured discovery across location, discipline, and organization type. Conducted research through interviews and podcast production.
Product Strategy · Information Architecture · Research · Full-stack Prototyping
Senior UX Designer
2021 – 2023PwC — Concourse Innovation Group
Designed enterprise B2B workflows supporting complex stakeholder collaboration and operational decision-making. Researched how distributed teams manage complex projects and translated organizational complexity into interaction models and scalable solutions. Led mobile adaptation of the platform and contributed to design system evolution across enterprise applications.
Enterprise Systems · Mobile UX · Research · Design Systems
Product Designer
2021Resonance AI
Designed data-intensive dashboards for analyzing machine-generated insights. Created information architecture, visualization and interaction systems for complex AI outputs. Developed data visualization prototypes in Python and designed an episode analysis experience combining video playback with AI-generated analysis.
AI Interfaces · Data Visualization · Human-AI Interaction
Product Designer
2020 – 2021Lumedic
Designed secure healthcare data platforms focused on digital records, information exchange, and privacy-sensitive workflows. Conducted user research and translated complex healthcare requirements into accessible product workflows. Contributed to design systems supporting healthcare products within the Providence ecosystem.
Healthcare Technology · Trust-Centered Design · Complex Systems
Co-Founder & Product Lead
2014 – 2019Metastream — Social Mapping Startup
Co-founded a location-based data platform using mapping technologies and user-generated geographic information. Owned product strategy, user research, and experience design. Represented the product within open mapping and civic technology communities, and worked with co-founder to define technical architecture.
Emerging Technology · Product Strategy · Data Systems · Research
UX/UI Designer
2018 – 2019Amazon — Device Design Group
Worked with the Device Design Group on Kindle Fire OS / Android platform upgrades. Adapted operating system-level experiences across hardware and software ecosystems, integrating new Android capabilities into the Kindle environment. Collaborated with engineering to balance user needs, technical constraints, and platform consistency.
Platform Design · Systems Thinking · Cross-functional Collaboration
UX Designer
2018Google — G Suite, Hangouts Meet
Designed communication experiences for Google Meet within the G Suite ecosystem. Designed alternative connection experiences and partnered with the Material Design team to create a standalone desktop Meet application.
Communication Systems · Interaction Design · Design Systems
UX Designer
2016 – 2018Providence Health & Services — Digital Innovation Group
Designed healthcare technology for high-stakes clinical environments. Developed digital experiences supporting remote emergency care workflows. Conducted field research with clinicians and designed workflows where clarity, reliability, and trust were essential.
Human-Centered Systems · Research · Critical Workflows
Adjunct Professor of Design
2023 – 2025Western Washington University
Taught graphic design, typography, UX research, digital product thinking, and interaction modeling.
Professional Mentor
2023 – 2024Designlab
Mentored aspiring product designers through portfolio development, career strategy, and design practice.
Programming Co-Director
2013 – 2015AIGA Seattle
Board member leading event production and fundraising. Worked on revamping internal digital processes and coordinated with the National Board on event calendar, ticketing, and content.
Designer in Residence / Director of Outreach
2015 – 2016Thomas Street Studio
Collaborated with owners to market the studio and bring in new clients. Produced internal and external events and contributed to larger product design work.
Founder & Host
2020 – PresentSeattle Creative Directory
Comprehensive phonebook website & podcast chronicling the creative community in the Pacific Northwest. Designed & built website, recorded & produced podcast with over 16k plays.
Certificate — Business Management
Western Washington University
2021Certificate — Emerging Technologies
MIT Media Lab — Beyond Smart Cities
2019BFA — Graphic Design
Western Washington University
2006 – 2010Product Design
Visual & Interface
Front-End
Technical
AI Practice