EST. 2003

10:03:24 PM UTC

About Me

I design products by thinking like the humans who will use them.

My journey into product design began with a realization: the best products don’t just work for us—they understand us.

I’ve always been fascinated by how humans interact with technology, especially when those experiences fall short. That curiosity led me to study cognitive science and computer programming, where I learned to break down human behavior and build tools with purpose.

Today, I apply an interdisciplinary approach to design products that feel intuitive, solve real problems, and create measurable value. My background in design, business, and technology allows me to connect dots across UX research, design, engineering, and strategy.

I see relationships across systems that others might miss, recognizing patterns that help me ask better questions and build more thoughtfully. This allows me to shape solutions that are both meaningful and usable by balancing user insights, design intent, technical constraints, and business goals.

I care deeply about how things come across, because how something feels is just as important as how it looks and works. I pay attention to the details most people overlook, believing small decisions can make big impacts.

I’m driven to create products that feel intuitive and helpful—designed with a deep understanding of how humans think, feel, and interact.

EXPERIENCE

Aug. 2023 — Now

Designer

USC Viterbi

Aug. 2023 — Now

Designer

USC Viterbi

Aug. 2023 — Now

Designer

USC Viterbi

Jun. 2023 – Now

Business Technology Lead

Arris Build Group

Jun. 2023 – Now

Business Technology Lead

Arris Build Group

Jun. 2023 – Now

Business Technology Lead

Arris Build Group

Mar. 2024 – Dec. 2024

Freelance Designer

Planetize

Mar. 2024 – Dec. 2024

Freelance Designer

Planetize

Mar. 2024 – Dec. 2024

Freelance Designer

Planetize

Aug. 2019 – Dec. 2020

Communications Intern

The Nueva School

Aug. 2019 – Dec. 2020

Communications Intern

The Nueva School

Aug. 2019 – Dec. 2020

Communications Intern

The Nueva School

Education

Aug. 2021 – May 2026

B.A. Cognitive Science

Minor in Computer Programming

University of Southern California

Aug. 2021 – May 2026

B.A. Cognitive Science

Minor in Computer Programming

University of Southern California

Aug. 2021 – May 2026

B.A. Cognitive Science

Minor in Computer Programming

University of Southern California

Aug. 2024 – December 2026

M.S. Integrated Design, Business, and Technology

USC Iovine and Young Academy

Aug. 2024 – December 2026

M.S. Integrated Design, Business, and Technology

USC Iovine and Young Academy

Aug. 2024 – December 2026

M.S. Integrated Design, Business, and Technology

USC Iovine and Young Academy

Testimonials

“Jordan’s commitment to getting things done right—and better—is inspiring. He is terrific at overseeing the big picture, while attending diligently to all the small details. I count myself lucky to have had this opportunity to work with Jordan, and I am confident that he is a terrific addition to any team or program. I believe he will maximize every opportunity to learn, and to be a valuable contributor.”

LiAnn Yim

Associate Director of Communications

The Nueva School

“Jordan was one of my graphic design students, and was a pleasure to teach. Two particular skills I noticed were his ability to think creatively and his technical ability to learn Adobe Creative Suite. Jordan was following online tutorials outside of class to master advanced tools like gradient meshes while in my beginners’ class. Those who hire him will be impressed by his design skills!”

Aisha Sheikh

Lead Designer

GitHub

“Jordan is a polymath! He finds interest in all that he does, and he dives deeply until expertise is accomplished. I feel fortunate to be able to observe Jordan grow, blossom, take on leadership responsibility with aplomb, stay creative and master the technical. His EQ is equally as high as his academic prowess. Fantastic young man in so many ways.”

Hillary Freeman

STEM Education Program Manager

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

“Jordan’s commitment to getting things done right—and better—is inspiring. He is terrific at overseeing the big picture, while attending diligently to all the small details. I count myself lucky to have had this opportunity to work with Jordan, and I am confident that he is a terrific addition to any team or program. I believe he will maximize every opportunity to learn, and to be a valuable contributor.”

LiAnn Yim

Associate Director of Communications

The Nueva School

“Jordan was one of my graphic design students, and was a pleasure to teach. Two particular skills I noticed were his ability to think creatively and his technical ability to learn Adobe Creative Suite. Jordan was following online tutorials outside of class to master advanced tools like gradient meshes while in my beginners’ class. Those who hire him will be impressed by his design skills!”

Aisha Sheikh

Lead Designer

GitHub

“Jordan is a polymath! He finds interest in all that he does, and he dives deeply until expertise is accomplished. I feel fortunate to be able to observe Jordan grow, blossom, take on leadership responsibility with aplomb, stay creative and master the technical. His EQ is equally as high as his academic prowess. Fantastic young man in so many ways.”

Hillary Freeman

STEM Education Program Manager

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

“Jordan’s commitment to getting things done right—and better—is inspiring. He is terrific at overseeing the big picture, while attending diligently to all the small details. I count myself lucky to have had this opportunity to work with Jordan, and I am confident that he is a terrific addition to any team or program. I believe he will maximize every opportunity to learn, and to be a valuable contributor.”

LiAnn Yim

Associate Director of Communications @ The Nueva School

The Nueva School

“Jordan’s commitment to getting things done right—and better—is inspiring. He is terrific at overseeing the big picture, while attending diligently to all the small details. I count myself lucky to have had this opportunity to work with Jordan, and I am confident that he is a terrific addition to any team or program. I believe he will maximize every opportunity to learn, and to be a valuable contributor.”

LiAnn Yim

Associate Director of Communications @ The Nueva School

The Nueva School

“Jordan was one of my graphic design students, and was a pleasure to teach. Two particular skills I noticed were his ability to think creatively and his technical ability to learn Adobe Creative Suite. Jordan was following online tutorials outside of class to master advanced tools like gradient meshes while in my beginners’ class. Those who hire him will be impressed by his design skills!”

Aisha Sheikh

Lead Designer @ GitHub

The Nueva School

“Jordan was one of my graphic design students, and was a pleasure to teach. Two particular skills I noticed were his ability to think creatively and his technical ability to learn Adobe Creative Suite. Jordan was following online tutorials outside of class to master advanced tools like gradient meshes while in my beginners’ class. Those who hire him will be impressed by his design skills!”

Aisha Sheikh

Lead Designer @ GitHub

The Nueva School

“Jordan is a polymath! He finds interest in all that he does, and he dives deeply until expertise is accomplished. I feel fortunate to be able to observe Jordan grow, blossom, take on leadership responsibility with aplomb, stay creative and master the technical. His EQ is equally as high as his academic prowess. Fantastic young man in so many ways.”

Hillary Freeman

STEM Education Program Manager @ SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

The Nueva School

“Jordan is a polymath! He finds interest in all that he does, and he dives deeply until expertise is accomplished. I feel fortunate to be able to observe Jordan grow, blossom, take on leadership responsibility with aplomb, stay creative and master the technical. His EQ is equally as high as his academic prowess. Fantastic young man in so many ways.”

Hillary Freeman

STEM Education Program Manager @ SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

The Nueva School

Involvement

Sept. 2023 – Aug. 2024

Product & UI/UX Designer

HackSC

Sept. 2023 – Aug. 2024

Product & UI/UX Designer

HackSC

Sept. 2023 – Aug. 2024

Product & UI/UX Designer

HackSC

Sept. 2023 – Dec. 2023

Project Designer

Avenues Consulting Group

Sept. 2023 – Dec. 2023

Project Designer

Avenues Consulting Group

Sept. 2023 – Dec. 2023

Project Designer

Avenues Consulting Group

May 2023 – May 2024

President

USC Chinese American Student Association

May 2023 – May 2024

President

USC Chinese American Student Association

May 2023 – May 2024

President

USC Chinese American Student Association

Sept. 2022 – May 2024

Web Designer

Innovative Design at USC

Sept. 2022 – May 2024

Web Designer

Innovative Design at USC

Sept. 2022 – May 2024

Web Designer

Innovative Design at USC

Aug. 2022 – May 2023

Director of Media & PR

USC Chinese American Student Association

Aug. 2022 – May 2023

Director of Media & PR

USC Chinese American Student Association

Aug. 2022 – May 2023

Director of Media & PR

USC Chinese American Student Association

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Los Angeles, CA

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