Jonathan Simcoe

Bio

I'm a designer, author, and creative technologist living in Portland, OR. I am passionate about design and how it can shape human interaction and perception. I draw inspiration from architecture, science fiction, poetry, mythology, and theology.

Projects

2025

Interviews and behind-the-scenes with thoughtful designers, makers, tech companies, and creators. ※

2023

Allows early companies to run their entire SAFE fundraising round on Mercury by elevating the banking experience with powerful tools that feel seamless and simple.

External Writing

2023
Meridian

Design firm Under Consideration on how, when, and why brands should approach pivots.

2022
UX Collective

Apple's new Dynamic Island reminds us as designers that by embracing constraints we can turn bugs into features.

2016

Work Experience

2020 — 2021
2017 — 2018
2016 — 2017
2016 — 2017

Features

2022
Penguin / DK

I authored a parenting chapter on arguments in this anthology.

2017
Hachette UK

I was quoted twice in Lola A. Åkerström's seminal book on lagom.

Education

2000 — 2004
University of Portland

Contact

Twitter
Medium
Instagram
Substack
GitHub
VSCO