About Me
Introduction
I'm Jowan Manjooran Jomon, a designer passionate about crafting digital experiences that connect. My journey began in 10th grade with Adobe Illustrator, and since then, I've refined my skills in branding, identity, and user interface design.
Currently based in Waterloo, Canada, I'm studying Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) at the University of Waterloo, where collaboration and cross-disciplinary learning are central to my experience.
Whether it's designing a digital solution, developing brand assets, or conducting user research, I've learned the importance of clear communication and adaptability in achieving shared goals. Each project challenges me to grow, build connections, and contribute meaningfully to innovative outcomes.
Design Philosophy
I believe in building digital experiences where heavy systems fade into the background, and light, human interactions take the lead.
Simplicity First
Complex problems deserve elegant, simple solutions. In practice, this means I spend more time removing elements than adding them. For the Sun Life hackathon, reducing a 9-step onboarding flow to 3 screens — without losing functionality — was the defining design decision of the project.
User-Centered
Every design decision should serve the user's needs, not the designer's preferences. I validate assumptions early and often, even informally. For Oshawa United, testing the logo system with the coaching staff before finalising saved two rounds of revisions.
Systems Thinking
Design isn't just aesthetics — it's about creating scalable systems that work without me in the room. The Carousel Design System was built specifically so that anyone on the team could produce consistent, on-brand social content without starting from scratch every time.