About
At the intersection of Creativity, Curiosity & Technology for Human Augmentation.
Overview
Skills
Product Design · User Interface Design · User Experience and Personas · Design Process Development · Knowledge Management · User Feedback Session Facilitation · Social Network Analysis · Workshop Teaching
Experience
Spatial Computing / VR / XR · Web · Data Visualization · Generative and Agentic AI
Tools
Figma · Adobe Suite · Blender · Unity · Coda · Notion · Airtable · Google Workspace · Claude Code · Ollama · MLStudio
I Believe
Imagination is within reality.
Infinite Games are more powerful than Finite Games.
Technology can augment human intelligence & collaboration.
Optimism and pessimism are self-fulfilling prophecies.
We can choose better prophecies...
Education
MA in Communication, Culture & Technology (CCT) from Georgetown University (2016)
- Thesis "As We May Sketch" toward an AI-enabled drawing-powered programming environment for education, now continuing as open source project MetaMedium
- Published research tracing the spread of technology adoption at EduLearn 2015
BA in Political Science, Minor in Nueroscience from UC San Diego (2012)
- Thesis "Can Modern War Be Just?" Examining Drone/RPA Usage In Warfare
Achievements
2016 Georgetown CCT
Awarded the "Black Box" trophy for "Most Meta"by classmates.
2020 Founder Institute San Francisco
Graduate as CEO of AvatarMEDIC
2022 Research & Development Innovation Award
Programming Robot Arm via XR Digital Twin Aerospace Medical Association
Endorsements
"John's ability to stay ahead of rapid industry shifts is evident not only in his consulting work but also in his thought leadership. I highly recommend John for roles requiring design leadership, systems thinking, and future-focused innovation."
Dr. Hurriyet Ok Professor George Washington University"John recently led a customer journey mapping workshop for my team, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. My team and I came away with a deeper understanding of our customers and a clear appreciation for the impact of product design from the very start of a project."
Tommy Kronmark, COO Muse.bio"It was such a tremendous pleasure and honor to work on the Nanome 2 Redesign with John. He's not only a true Visionary, but also an amazing listener with incredible intuition. I've never seen anyone able to so readily understand scientists, easily communicate with them, then design an experience they can scarcely imagine, but recognize as what they wanted (even Needed) as soon as they step into it."
Sheila Zipfel, as Nanome Product Manager, Medicinal Chemist, SME"My choice for the most plausible vision of a future I desire goes to John Hanacek's scenario. I think I'd like to live there, and I think it is plausible in 100 years. My $100 goes to him."
Kevin Kelly Futurist, Founder of Wired Magazine A Desireable Future HaikuLinks & Resources
CONSULTING
Product design, UX strategy, and innovation consulting services
DESIGN EXAMPLES
Portfolio of design work and case studies
MEDIA SERVICES
Photography and creative media work
ALL LINKS
Complete directory of projects and resources