About

Jacob Kornfeld is a UX researcher and designer working across interface design, fashion, objects, photography, and visual systems. Based in Chicago.

His work is interested in material culture, restrained design, archival aesthetics, technical systems, and the relationship between people and designed environments. He approaches design as both a utility and a medium for thoughtful friction.

Recently graduated from DePaul University with a BS in User Experience Design. Previous experience includes product guidance at Arc'teryx Chicago and user research at Northwestern University.

Selected Focus

  • Interface Design & Systems
  • User Research & Evaluation
  • Editorial & Print
  • Fashion & Textile Research
  • Photography & Visual Archive
  • Ceramics & Material Objects

Tools

  • DesignFigma, Adobe CC
  • ResearchAre.na, Notion, Airtable
  • DevelopmentHTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • PrintInDesign, Illustrator

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