Hi
Hi
I'm Monty
product
designer
Building products that scale with clarity and trust crafted with AI.
Building products that scale with clarity and trust crafted with AI.
how I create leverage through design
I design systems that connect user needs, business goals, and product execution. With AI and modern tooling, I can move quickly from an early idea to something tangible. Creating clarity, accelerating decisions, and building products designed to scale and improve over time.
1. designing systems, not screens
Lead end-to-end product strategy across B2C & B2B ecosystems
Define scalable patterns, flows, and behaviors—not just interfaces
Use AI to rapidly explore, validate, and evolve product concepts
Ensure consistency and quality across complex, multi-surface systems
2. building for growth, not features
Design for activation, retention, and network effects from day one
Identify high-leverage opportunities across the product funnel
Use data, experimentation, and AI to inform and iterate decisions
Align product strategy with scalable growth and business outcomes
3. architecting for scale & speed
Build systems that enable fast iteration without sacrificing quality
Leverage AI + modern tooling to move from idea to prototype quickly
Anticipate edge cases, states, and system behavior at scale
Create foundations that support long-term product evolution
4. shaping product, brand, & perception
Translate product strategy into clear, compelling narratives
Build cohesive brand systems across product and marketing
Use storytelling to align teams and influence decision-making
Elevate product quality through craft, clarity, and consistency
1. designing systems, not screens
Lead end-to-end product strategy across B2C & B2B ecosystems
Define scalable patterns, flows, and behaviors—not just interfaces
Use AI to rapidly explore, validate, and evolve product concepts
Ensure consistency and quality across complex, multi-surface systems
2. building for growth, not features
Design for activation, retention, and network effects from day one
Identify high-leverage opportunities across the product funnel
Use data, experimentation, and AI to inform and iterate decisions
Align product strategy with scalable growth and business outcomes
3. architecting for scale & speed
Build systems that enable fast iteration without sacrificing quality
Leverage AI + modern tooling to move from idea to prototype quickly
Anticipate edge cases, states, and system behavior at scale
Create foundations that support long-term product evolution
4. shaping product, brand, & perception
Translate product strategy into clear, compelling narratives
Build cohesive brand systems across product and marketing
Use storytelling to align teams and influence decision-making
Elevate product quality through craft, clarity, and consistency
About me
I’m a designer who likes making complicated things feel simple.
Over the years, I’ve worked on everything from consumer apps and marketplaces to enterprise tools, but the part I enjoy most has stayed pretty consistent: taking a messy problem, understanding what really matters, and shaping it into something people actually want to use.
I care deeply about craft, but I’m equally interested in the thinking behind the work. Like why something should exist, how it fits into the business, and what has to happen to bring it to life.
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Featured Projects
A curated look at products I’ve helped shape. These case studies focus on the essential story rather than every artifact or step in the process. For a deeper walkthrough of the thinking, craft, and execution behind the work, reach out.
UX / UI Design
PLEI'S UX EVOLUTION: A FULL REDESIGN
A full redesign of Plei’s mobile experience to modernize the interface, improve usability, and scale for marketplace growth.
UX / UI Design
Reimagining Nearpod's Data
Designed a new Reports Dashboard for Nearpod administrators, enabling districts and teachers to access clear, actionable usage data.
UX / UI Design
From Engagement to Impact with Flocabulary
A modular dashboard that made vocabulary data clear, engaging, and scalable — helping admins see impact, educators expand delivery, and Flocabulary drive renewals.
What My PEERS Say
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with inspiring leaders and talented designers. Here are some of their reflections on my contributions, leadership, and craft.
Jonathan is one of those rare designers with the unicorn skills of both User Experience and beautiful UI Design. On top of that his professionalism and dedication makes him an asset to any team. He keeps on top of design trends, and has an eye towards the future of the space. His technical skill and knowledge of the tooling is robust, and best of all he is excited and excellent at sharing that skillset and his ideas leveling up the whole team. His passion for the space and his work is infectious, and I hope I have the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Lauren Schaefer
Director of User Experience
Jonathan is truly one of the greatest designers I have had the pleasure to work with in my career. He always brings a unique perspective to a challenging design problem and has the drive to push for what's right to benefit the user. He has a hunger to continually learn and improve. I have personally seen his growth in UX while improving daily on his strong UI skills. He is a wonderful person to work with and someone who has grown into a more than a coworker, but a close friend. He is a valuable member of any team and will push others to grow around him.
Christian Rossi
Staff Product Designer
I’ve had the privilege of working with Jonathan at Nearpod, first as a colleague, and then under his direct management. He was one of the reasons I joined the company. Being a member of the South Florida design community, I had witnessed his impressive design skills, was well aware of his stellar reputation, and wanted to learn from the best. Jonathan excels in both an IC capacity, and as a UX leader. He strives for excellence, and fosters a positive and collaborative workplace culture. I've seen him lead user interviews and usability testing, and effectively communicate with teams across different functions like product management and engineering. On top of that, his UI design and animation skills are impeccable.
Nicole Matos
Senior UX Designer
Design Insights & Perspective
From design trends to UX processes, these articles offer insights to help you elevate your craft, solve challenges, and spark new ideas for your projects.
Hi
Hi
Let's Connect
Whether it’s about UX strategy, product design, or sharing ideas, I’m always open to meaningful conversations.
Hi
Hi
I'm Monty
product
designer
Building products that scale with clarity and trust crafted with AI.
Building products that scale with clarity and trust crafted with AI.
how I create leverage through design
I design systems that connect user needs, business goals, and product execution. With AI and modern tooling, I can move quickly from an early idea to something tangible. Creating clarity, accelerating decisions, and building products designed to scale and improve over time.
1. designing systems, not screens
Lead end-to-end product strategy across B2C & B2B ecosystems
Define scalable patterns, flows, and behaviors—not just interfaces
Use AI to rapidly explore, validate, and evolve product concepts
Ensure consistency and quality across complex, multi-surface systems
2. building for growth, not features
Design for activation, retention, and network effects from day one
Identify high-leverage opportunities across the product funnel
Use data, experimentation, and AI to inform and iterate decisions
Align product strategy with scalable growth and business outcomes
3. architecting for scale & speed
Build systems that enable fast iteration without sacrificing quality
Leverage AI + modern tooling to move from idea to prototype quickly
Anticipate edge cases, states, and system behavior at scale
Create foundations that support long-term product evolution
4. shaping product, brand, & perception
Translate product strategy into clear, compelling narratives
Build cohesive brand systems across product and marketing
Use storytelling to align teams and influence decision-making
Elevate product quality through craft, clarity, and consistency
1. designing systems, not screens
Lead end-to-end product strategy across B2C & B2B ecosystems
Define scalable patterns, flows, and behaviors—not just interfaces
Use AI to rapidly explore, validate, and evolve product concepts
Ensure consistency and quality across complex, multi-surface systems
2. building for growth, not features
Design for activation, retention, and network effects from day one
Identify high-leverage opportunities across the product funnel
Use data, experimentation, and AI to inform and iterate decisions
Align product strategy with scalable growth and business outcomes
3. architecting for scale & speed
Build systems that enable fast iteration without sacrificing quality
Leverage AI + modern tooling to move from idea to prototype quickly
Anticipate edge cases, states, and system behavior at scale
Create foundations that support long-term product evolution
4. shaping product, brand, & perception
Translate product strategy into clear, compelling narratives
Build cohesive brand systems across product and marketing
Use storytelling to align teams and influence decision-making
Elevate product quality through craft, clarity, and consistency
About me
I’m a designer who likes making complicated things feel simple.
Over the years, I’ve worked on everything from consumer apps and marketplaces to enterprise tools, but the part I enjoy most has stayed pretty consistent: taking a messy problem, understanding what really matters, and shaping it into something people actually want to use.
I care deeply about craft, but I’m equally interested in the thinking behind the work. Like why something should exist, how it fits into the business, and what has to happen to bring it to life.
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Years of Experience
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0
Years of Experience
0
0
Products Shipped
0
0
Products Shipped
0+
0+
Industries
0+
0+
Industries
Email :
Email :
Featured Projects
A curated look at products I’ve helped shape. These case studies focus on the essential story rather than every artifact or step in the process. For a deeper walkthrough of the thinking, craft, and execution behind the work, reach out.
UX / UI Design
PLEI'S UX EVOLUTION: A FULL REDESIGN
A full redesign of Plei’s mobile experience to modernize the interface, improve usability, and scale for marketplace growth.
UX / UI Design
Reimagining Nearpod's Data
Designed a new Reports Dashboard for Nearpod administrators, enabling districts and teachers to access clear, actionable usage data.
UX / UI Design
From Engagement to Impact with Flocabulary
A modular dashboard that made vocabulary data clear, engaging, and scalable — helping admins see impact, educators expand delivery, and Flocabulary drive renewals.
What My PEERS Say
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with inspiring leaders and talented designers. Here are some of their reflections on my contributions, leadership, and craft.
Jonathan is one of those rare designers with the unicorn skills of both User Experience and beautiful UI Design. On top of that his professionalism and dedication makes him an asset to any team. He keeps on top of design trends, and has an eye towards the future of the space. His technical skill and knowledge of the tooling is robust, and best of all he is excited and excellent at sharing that skillset and his ideas leveling up the whole team. His passion for the space and his work is infectious, and I hope I have the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Lauren Schaefer
Director of User Experience
Jonathan is truly one of the greatest designers I have had the pleasure to work with in my career. He always brings a unique perspective to a challenging design problem and has the drive to push for what's right to benefit the user. He has a hunger to continually learn and improve. I have personally seen his growth in UX while improving daily on his strong UI skills. He is a wonderful person to work with and someone who has grown into a more than a coworker, but a close friend. He is a valuable member of any team and will push others to grow around him.
Christian Rossi
Staff Product Designer
I’ve had the privilege of working with Jonathan at Nearpod, first as a colleague, and then under his direct management. He was one of the reasons I joined the company. Being a member of the South Florida design community, I had witnessed his impressive design skills, was well aware of his stellar reputation, and wanted to learn from the best. Jonathan excels in both an IC capacity, and as a UX leader. He strives for excellence, and fosters a positive and collaborative workplace culture. I've seen him lead user interviews and usability testing, and effectively communicate with teams across different functions like product management and engineering. On top of that, his UI design and animation skills are impeccable.
Nicole Matos
Senior UX Designer
Design Insights & Perspective
From design trends to UX processes, these articles offer insights to help you elevate your craft, solve challenges, and spark new ideas for your projects.
Hi
Hi
Let's Connect
Whether it’s about UX strategy, product design, or sharing ideas, I’m always open to meaningful conversations.
Hi
Hi
I'm Monty
product
designer
Building products that scale with clarity and trust crafted with AI.
Building products that scale with clarity and trust crafted with AI.
how I create leverage through design
I design systems that connect user needs, business goals, and product execution. With AI and modern tooling, I can move quickly from an early idea to something tangible. Creating clarity, accelerating decisions, and building products designed to scale and improve over time.
1. designing systems, not screens
Lead end-to-end product strategy across B2C & B2B ecosystems
Define scalable patterns, flows, and behaviors—not just interfaces
Use AI to rapidly explore, validate, and evolve product concepts
Ensure consistency and quality across complex, multi-surface systems
2. building for growth, not features
Design for activation, retention, and network effects from day one
Identify high-leverage opportunities across the product funnel
Use data, experimentation, and AI to inform and iterate decisions
Align product strategy with scalable growth and business outcomes
3. architecting for scale & speed
Build systems that enable fast iteration without sacrificing quality
Leverage AI + modern tooling to move from idea to prototype quickly
Anticipate edge cases, states, and system behavior at scale
Create foundations that support long-term product evolution
4. shaping product, brand, & perception
Translate product strategy into clear, compelling narratives
Build cohesive brand systems across product and marketing
Use storytelling to align teams and influence decision-making
Elevate product quality through craft, clarity, and consistency
1. designing systems, not screens
Lead end-to-end product strategy across B2C & B2B ecosystems
Define scalable patterns, flows, and behaviors—not just interfaces
Use AI to rapidly explore, validate, and evolve product concepts
Ensure consistency and quality across complex, multi-surface systems
2. building for growth, not features
Design for activation, retention, and network effects from day one
Identify high-leverage opportunities across the product funnel
Use data, experimentation, and AI to inform and iterate decisions
Align product strategy with scalable growth and business outcomes
3. architecting for scale & speed
Build systems that enable fast iteration without sacrificing quality
Leverage AI + modern tooling to move from idea to prototype quickly
Anticipate edge cases, states, and system behavior at scale
Create foundations that support long-term product evolution
4. shaping product, brand, & perception
Translate product strategy into clear, compelling narratives
Build cohesive brand systems across product and marketing
Use storytelling to align teams and influence decision-making
Elevate product quality through craft, clarity, and consistency
About me
I’m a designer who likes making complicated things feel simple.
Over the years, I’ve worked on everything from consumer apps and marketplaces to enterprise tools, but the part I enjoy most has stayed pretty consistent: taking a messy problem, understanding what really matters, and shaping it into something people actually want to use.
I care deeply about craft, but I’m equally interested in the thinking behind the work. Like why something should exist, how it fits into the business, and what has to happen to bring it to life.
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0
Years of Experience
0
0
Years of Experience
0
0
Products Shipped
0
0
Products Shipped
0+
0+
Industries
0+
0+
Industries
Email :
Email :
Featured Projects
A curated look at products I’ve helped shape. These case studies focus on the essential story rather than every artifact or step in the process. For a deeper walkthrough of the thinking, craft, and execution behind the work, reach out.
UX / UI Design
PLEI'S UX EVOLUTION: A FULL REDESIGN
A full redesign of Plei’s mobile experience to modernize the interface, improve usability, and scale for marketplace growth.
UX / UI Design
Reimagining Nearpod's Data
Designed a new Reports Dashboard for Nearpod administrators, enabling districts and teachers to access clear, actionable usage data.
UX / UI Design
From Engagement to Impact with Flocabulary
A modular dashboard that made vocabulary data clear, engaging, and scalable — helping admins see impact, educators expand delivery, and Flocabulary drive renewals.
What My PEERS Say
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with inspiring leaders and talented designers. Here are some of their reflections on my contributions, leadership, and craft.
Jonathan is one of those rare designers with the unicorn skills of both User Experience and beautiful UI Design. On top of that his professionalism and dedication makes him an asset to any team. He keeps on top of design trends, and has an eye towards the future of the space. His technical skill and knowledge of the tooling is robust, and best of all he is excited and excellent at sharing that skillset and his ideas leveling up the whole team. His passion for the space and his work is infectious, and I hope I have the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Lauren Schaefer
Director of User Experience
Jonathan is truly one of the greatest designers I have had the pleasure to work with in my career. He always brings a unique perspective to a challenging design problem and has the drive to push for what's right to benefit the user. He has a hunger to continually learn and improve. I have personally seen his growth in UX while improving daily on his strong UI skills. He is a wonderful person to work with and someone who has grown into a more than a coworker, but a close friend. He is a valuable member of any team and will push others to grow around him.
Christian Rossi
Staff Product Designer
I’ve had the privilege of working with Jonathan at Nearpod, first as a colleague, and then under his direct management. He was one of the reasons I joined the company. Being a member of the South Florida design community, I had witnessed his impressive design skills, was well aware of his stellar reputation, and wanted to learn from the best. Jonathan excels in both an IC capacity, and as a UX leader. He strives for excellence, and fosters a positive and collaborative workplace culture. I've seen him lead user interviews and usability testing, and effectively communicate with teams across different functions like product management and engineering. On top of that, his UI design and animation skills are impeccable.
Nicole Matos
Senior UX Designer
Design Insights & Perspective
From design trends to UX processes, these articles offer insights to help you elevate your craft, solve challenges, and spark new ideas for your projects.
Hi
Hi
Let's Connect
Whether it’s about UX strategy, product design, or sharing ideas, I’m always open to meaningful conversations.