We make things better.
Hi, I’m Jon, a creative engineer. I started Human Crafted in 2016 as a boutique product design studio and solo design brand after having worked across agencies and corporate OEM’s for the previous 15 years. Setting sail as an entrepreneur and freelance designer wasn’t an easy decision, but taking the path less traveled has become a trend that I’ve learned to embrace.
Throughout this site you will find a diversified range of projects and products, each starting with an idea to make something better at its core. This pursuit of better has driven me to fine tune my craft for speed and efficiency, building a wide range of skills so I can adapt to a new need at any moment. I coined the term "Creative Engineer" to fill a gap
I am proud of this range, and I’ve come to appreciate it as my super power. 🦸🏻♂️
Past Work
Masen Environmental Solutions, PLOT Communications, Everthine Jewelry, Violet Defense, EVEN Hotels, Ledger Coffee Roasters, Matrix Fitness, Advance Concepts, Kolpin Outdoors, Monroe Street Arts Center, Bosch Tools, Crescendo Espresso Bar, Fellowes Office Products, Made Kits, Bunn-o-matic, Good Day Shop, Weber Grill, Georgia-Pacific, Fiskars, ...
Expertise
CAD design and engineering, User testing, Limited low volume production, Product strategy, Production support, Concept development, Production fixturing / patterns, Industrial design, Packaging design, Digital mockups, Packaging mockups, Web design, Fabrication, Physical prototyping, Electronics prototyping, App prototyping, Space planning, Architectural layout and concepts, Signage and way-finding, Point-of-purchase design, ...
Process
We build to learn. We cut through the chaos to identify the next discrete and logical step to solve any problem. Then we get to work rapidly building solutions to test, informing future steps, and above all... MAKING PROGRESS.
We are a great match when these apply:
- Having trouble getting started...
- Your project is stuck and you need a boost...
- Big dreams, but limited budget...
- You want to fly under-the-radar among giants...
Tools
| Type | Spec |
|---|---|
| Laser Cutter/Engraver | 1300mm x 900mm 150 Watt CO2 |
| CNC Router | 24 in x 48 in X-Carve Pro |
| Digital mockups | Figma, Illustrator, |
| Web design | Static Page Sites, Framer, Notion + Super, Webflow, Squarespace |
| 3D Printer | 7 in x 7 in x 7 in, Prusa MINI+ |
| CAD design / engineering | Fusion360 |
| Electronics mockups | Arduino, Raspberry Pi, IoT |
| Organization | Notion, Airtable, Mural, Figjam |
| Business Operations | Toggl, Xero, Ramp, Tally.so |
| AI Tools | ChatGPT, Vercel v0, GitHub Co-Pilot |