Hi, I’m John.
A Design leader with 15+ years shaping the future of mobility, sustainable consumer products, and brand experiences. A Proven record of taking visionary concepts from sketch to market launch, collaborating with NASA, Disney Imagineering, Lockheed Martin, Honda and leading cross-functional teams at General Motors. An entrepreneur with experience as co-founder of a sustainable design brand sold in 1,000+ retailers nationwide. Passionate about products, places and people that inspire connection, adventure, and a more sustainable future.
Design is a team endeavor, and the work you see here is only possible because of the incredible ensemble of collaborators I’ve had the pleasure of learning from and growing along side. I am proud to share a small glimpse into this work, and hope that by doing so, I’ll find even more connection and creativity in the world.
EXPERIENCE
General Motors
Design Manager – Product & Mobility (May 2022 – Present)
Lead multidisciplinary design teams in the creation of next-generation mobility solutions and consumer products, aligning design vision with GM’s mission of zero emissions, zero crashes, and zero congestion. Oversee the full creative process from concept to production, balancing innovation, feasibility, and brand identity across lifestyle products and advanced mobility projects.
Key Projects:
• GM x Disney Epcot Test Track – Designed 5 concept cars for the future of mobility 2040+, integrated into immersive ride experience at Epcot (visited by 15M people annually).
• NASA x GM Lunar Rover – Designed Artemis rover proposal shortlisted by NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and Goodyear.
• GM Energy EV Charging Family – Led design of portable, home, and public EV charging systems.
• Cadillac Lifestyle Products – Designed branded lifestyle products aligned with concept and production vehicles.
Senior Creative Designer (2010 – May 2022)
Drove the design and execution of industry-leading vehicles and future mobility concepts, translating emerging technologies and cultural trends into compelling products.
Key Programs:
• Cruise Origin – First mass-produced shared autonomous vehicle.
• Hummer EV – Reimagined the iconic brand as a zero-emission adventure truck.
• BrightDrop EV600 – Electric delivery van for commercial fleet efficiency.
• Buick Avista Concept – Progressive interior design vision for Buick.
• Buick Smart Pod – Autonomous luxury vehicle concept.
• Ariv Commuter – Electric Bike.
• Chevrolet Volt – Mass-market plug-in hybrid pioneering GM’s EV portfolio.
Impact: Recognized for bridging visionary concepts with market-ready products, shaping GM’s EV and autonomous mobility strategy.
BogoBrush
Chief Creative Officer (Nov 2011 – Apr 2022)
Co-founded and led creative direction for the first sustainably designed toothbrush brand, integrating recyclable and compostable materials, and scaling into thousands of retailers across the U.S., including CVS, Urban Outfitters, and exhibited at the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.
Highlights:
• Innovated industry-first bioplastics from hemp, cotton, flax, and coffee.
• Directed product design, packaging, photography, marketing, and storytelling.
• Products prevented the equivalent of 440,000 plastic bottles from entering waste streams.
• 10% of profits donated to environmental and social causes.
• Featured in Dwell, GQ, Designboom, Men’s Journal, and Real Simple.
EDUCATION
BFA Industrial Design – College for Creative Studies - Detroit, MI
SKILLS
• Design Leadership & Creative Direction
• Industrial & Automotive Design
• Mobility & Autonomous Systems
• Sustainable Product Development
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
• Concept-to-Production Execution