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About Me.

About me

Designing products with purpose and clarity.

Portrait of Daniel Johnson

I’m Daniel Johnson, a Product Design Executive creating intentional digital experiences.

I bring a sharp eye for visual aesthetics and a user-centered mindset to every challenge. My approach blends usability with storytelling, ensuring that each interface functions seamlessly while communicating with clarity and emotional impact.

I also hold an MBA in Business Analytics, which helps me connect user experience decisions to business outcomes, data signals, and product strategy.

I translate complex ideas into intuitive, visually compelling user journeys. From early research and wireframes to polished interfaces, I lead with empathy, test assumptions, and focus on the details that elevate products from usable to unforgettable.

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Work experiences

I’ve spent years designing products for growing teams, translating complex ideas into clear, human-centered experiences.

JPMorgan Chase

VP, UX Operations & Innovation

Sep 2025 – Present

JPMorgan Chase

VP, Content & Design

Oct 2023 – Sep 2025

Photon Infotech

UI/UX Designer

Apr 2022 – Jun 2022

Dms Smith

Product Designer

Mar 2020 – Apr 2021

United Bank for Africa

UI/UX Designer

Feb 2013 – Aug 2016

International

Freelance UI/UX Designer / Consultant

Sep 2008 – Present

Tools I use

A focused toolkit that keeps ideas moving smoothly from research to polished product experiences.

FigmaFigma
PhotoshopPhotoshop
IllustratorIllustrator
SketchSketch
FramerFramer
MiroMiro
Premiere ProPremiere Pro
After EffectsAfter Effects
Adobe XDAdobe XD

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15+Years shaping experiences
GlobalEnterprise DesignOps leadership
100%User-centered mindset
Curiosity and iteration
Design philosophy

How I think through every design decision.

User-centered design

I prioritize user needs and pain points, ensuring every decision supports a meaningful experience.

Clarity in communication

I create clear visual hierarchies and intuitive layouts so people always know what to do next.

Iterative problem-solving

I embrace feedback and continuous refinement to make the product stronger at every stage.

Collaboration & feedback

I bring diverse perspectives together to refine ideas and build more effective solutions.

Design process

How I approach every step of product design.

01.

Understand the problem

Research user needs, business goals, and constraints to define the right opportunity.

02.

Explore and validate

Map journeys, prototype ideas, and test promising directions with real users.

03.

Refine and deliver

Polish the experience, document decisions, and partner closely through implementation.

Design mindset

I approach every project with curiosity, empathy, and purpose.

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