Hello, my name is Jon Arnett. I am a design leader with over 20 years of experience, passionate about applying human-centered design principles to deliver meaningful and lasting impacts for businesses and their customers.

Selected Work From 2005 — 2023

Nike Innovation
Momentum App Pilot

Directed early-stage research, concept design, and prototyping for the Nike Momentum project, aimed at engaging beginner female runners. My team’s work involved seeding insights and innovative concepts with downstream partners, significantly influencing the development and strategic direction of the project. This foundational work integrated behavioral science with an unconventional approach, shaping the framework and setting the stage for broader application across Nike’s product lines.

Nike Innovation
Design to Manufacturing

Led the conceptual research, design, and testing phases of multiple functional prototypes for Nike's visionary digital product creation initiative. These projects showcased the potential integration of cutting-edge digital design processes with advanced manufacturing technologies, paving the way for future innovations in how Nike designs and produces footwear and apparel.

Amazon
Alexa Shopping

Led the vision, design, and delivery of Amazon’s first multimodal shopping capability, integrating voice and touch interactions to enable product discovery and purchases on Echo Show and Echo Spot.

Amazon
Fire Tablets

Directed the user experience for Amazon’s Fire Tablets “Fire OS,” focusing on a major overhaul of the global search feature to enhance functionality and user accessibility. This pivotal role in redesigning interactions across multiple system features and tablet generations contributed significantly to the product’s market success and user satisfaction.

Windows Phone 8

Led the design for all Windows Phone communications, including the patented dual SIM UI for Windows Phone 8. This comprehensive role covered the phone app, messaging experience, contacts, and Skype integration. As part of a select team incubating new business strategies, I also contributed to initiatives aimed at expanding market share and enhancing user connectivity.

Windowsphone.com

Directed the design of WindowsPhone.com, a critical marketing and sales tool that supported the launch and ongoing promotion of Windows Phone. This initiative successfully established a vital online presence, enhancing customer engagement and facilitating product education and sales.

Windows Phone Apps+Games

Led the launch of the brand new Windows Phone 7 App and Game Store, designing a crucial marketplace to support the burgeoning ecosystem of apps and games. This key initiative provided the essential infrastructure that customers needed, facilitating app discovery and enhancing user engagement.

Windows Phone App
Microsoft Surface

Led the design and development of the companion app for Windows Phone on the Microsoft Surface operating system. This initiative bridged mobile and desktop environments, enhancing interoperability and user experience, setting a new benchmark for integrated device functionality.

Additional Work

  • HP

  • Autodesk

  • Showtime Interactive

  • San Francisco Film Society

  • Windows Media Center SDK

  • Sony