hello! I’m Jonathan

product designer,

creative storyteller

I apply design principles to everything—from product strategy to jazz piano to picture books.

Let's Talk
Let's Talk
My skills
Shaping thoughtful products through collaboration, creativity, and craft.

UI/UX Design

I design thoughtful, intuitive interfaces—with special expertise in content-rich apps for web, mobile, and TV—from concept ideation to pixel-perfect delivery.

Product Design & Research

I collaborate on cross-functional product trios, translating user insight into strategic design decisions—with experience in continuous discovery methods.

Identity & Branding

I create beautiful visual systems that convey a sense of purpose and personality for brands—whether large organizations, startups, or digital products.

Photography & Videography

My background in creating photo/video assets supports my design work with an eye for composition, lighting, and emotion.

Writing

I craft language that resonates for UX copy and branding. I'm also authoring a forthcoming series of children's books (more on that in 2026)!

Jazz Piano

I've been performing around Northeast Ohio as a jazz pianist for 12+ years. I love the spontenaety and collaboration of jazz—skills I bring into my design work.
Latest Projects
Explore how I've helped bring complex ideas to life across platforms.

Grace to You TV & Mobile Apps

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UI/UX Design
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Consulting

Viewcastle Product Design & Branding

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UI/UX Design
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Branding

Halieus Discipleship Web App

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UI/UX Design
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Consulting

NotionOps Branding & Product Design

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UI/UX Design
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Branding

oos Branding, Website, and Studio

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Branding
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UI/UX Design
See More on Behance
See More on Behance
      Brands I worked Wıth
American Greetings LogoGrace to You LogoTruth for Life LogoBoxCast Logo
Who AM I?
Hello! I’m Jonathan, a product designer, author, and jazz pianist based in Cleveland. You can follow my creative projects on Behance.
Jonathan Hooper working at his desk
Jonathan Hooper portrait photo

12+

Years Experience

5

Children's Books In-Progress

500+

Jazz Gigs Performed

I'm excited to connect with teams that care deeply about what they build—and how they build it.

I've had the opportunity to design products across a variety of industries ranging from social expressions to media production, with special expertise in designing OTT video streaming apps for web, mobile, and TV. Additionally, I am in the process of authoring a series of children's books to be published in 2026 (stay tuned)!

Design, for me, is a way of leading someone on a meaningful journey, whether it's the carefully crafted flow of a digital interface or the spontaneous flow of eighth notes in a jazz solo. Whatever the media, I strive to create experiences that reflect timeless principles of goodness, truth, and beauty.

My Resume
My Resume
Adobe Creative Suite
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Figma
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FinalCut Pro
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Apple HIG
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Material Design
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Notion
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Linear
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Jira
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GitHub
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Intercom
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Webflow
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Figma
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Adobe XD
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WordPress
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InVision
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Notion
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Ilustrator
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Photoshop
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Slack
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Doodle
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Jonathan Hooper playing piano at a restaurant