Resume
Design researcher and consultant · Detroit, Michigan.
Experience
2025–PresentService DesignerCity of Detroit
2024–2025Civic Data DesignerCity of Detroit
2022–PresentFreelanceTelescope Vision Studio
Professional audio/video studio, performance space, and audio, video, & technology consulting services located in Detroit, MI.
Professional audio/video studio, performance space, and audio, video, & technology consulting services located in Detroit, MI.
2022–2023HMI Insights ManagerEscalent
2022Allied Media Conference Virtual Production ManagerAllied Media Projects
2021–2022Research AssociateAnn Arbor SPARK
Produced map of mobility projects in the Ann Arbor area.
Produced map of mobility projects in the Ann Arbor area.
2019–2021Technology and Innovation ManagerAllied Media Projects
2017–2019Operations AssociateAllied Media Projects
Skills
UX/HMI ToolkitUser interviews, contextual inquiry, journey mapping, task analysis, prototyping, usability testing, eye-tracking studies, co-design, accessibility evaluation, driver distraction assessments
ProgrammingJavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS
Design toolsFigma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Design Suite, motion graphics/animation, paper prototyping
Education
2019–2025PhD coursework, HCI & STSUniversity of Michigan School of Information
2016–2019Master of Urban and Regional Planning & Master of Science in InformationUniversity of Michigan
2012–2016B.S. in Environment and Film StudiesUniversity of Michigan
Links
LinkedInJonathan Riley on LinkedIn
Bandcampslow burn