JH Design

Overview

Designing human-augmenting experiences specializing in creative tools, scientific tools & data exploration using AI & spatial computing.

Expertise

Product Design · XR/VR Interface Design · User Experience · Design Systems · AI-Powered Tools · Data Visualization · Workshop Facilitation

Tools

Claude Code · OpenCode · LMStudio · OpenClaw · Figma · Adobe Suite · Blender · Unity · ShapesXR · Obsidian · Coda

Current Work

Past Work

Awards

R&D Innovation Award 2022

Aerospace Medical Association — Programming robot arm via XR digital twin

"Most Meta" Award 2016

Awarded "Black Box" trophy by Georgetown CCT peers

Education

Founder Institute Graduate 2020

San Francisco cohort as CEO of AvatarMEDIC

MA Communication, Culture & Technology 2014-2016

Georgetown University

BA Political Science, Minor Neuroscience 2008 - 2012

UC San Diego

What People Say

"Talented and very experienced designer!"

Inga Petryaevskaya, CEO ShapesXR

"It was 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, Nanome Product Manager, Medicinal Chemist

"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

"I've never known someone who practices design thinking as well as John."

Ben Reed, Illustrator and Designer

"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 is an extraordinary person, a brilliant leader, possessing multidisciplinary skills, and a deep knowledge into his craft and profession. He will always strive to give his best and to achieve the mission and objectives no matter how challenging the obstacles."

Dr. Susan Jewell, Co-founder AvatarMEDIC

"Thank you to all the industry leaders who are making waves in the spatial computing era for contributing their time to offer their wisdom on entering the industry."

Spatial Design: Breaking the 2D Paradigm, Featured Expert xrealitypro.com

"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

Services & Consulting

Available for founding designer engagements, design engineering, AI product design, and XR prototyping. I ship 0→1 products through design thinking and hands-on technical implementation.

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Contact: hi@johnhanacek.com

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About & Experience

Full bio, work history, education, and areas of expertise.

Art & Creative

Mixing media and nature.

External

Personal Blog Tech, Strategy & Research

Fractal Future Original Science Fiction

Spatial & Immersive Design VR, AR, XR

MetaMedium AI beyond chat

Earth Star Technology for planetary thriving