Dedicated Leader, Fearless Fighter,

Creative Thinker, & Pizza Enthusiast…

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HEY THERE,

 I’m Jonathan Stone, a Creative Director and cultural strategist who believes design should make people feel seen, heard, and inspired. I’ve spent the last 20+ years leading diverse, cross-functional teams to build bold, inclusive, research-driven campaigns that don’t just check boxes, they move people. Whether it’s transforming existing messaging, designing immersive storytelling experiences, or developing scalable systems across global platforms, I bring heart, strategy, and a relentless curiosity to everything I do.

My philosophy is that good design should be for everyone and I thrive on creating approachable, accessible campaigns that highlight representation and inclusivity across all ranges of diversity.  I am passionate about collaborative problem-solving, igniting inspiration, and empowering my team with a crystal-clear vision to ensure we deliver top-quality work.

I’ve helped governments speak human. I’ve worked with tech startups to make virtual clinical trials feel personal and possible. I’ve led award-winning vaccine awareness campaigns that embrace joy and digital-native humor to save lives. My work spans digital, print, social, video, audio, experiential, and product design, all driven by a deep belief that great creative should be for everyone.

I lead with intention, not ego. I run thorough department post-mortems, champion diversity and accessibility (ADA/WCAG), and geek out on continuous improvement and pushing design boundaries. I’ve mentored designers into creative leaders, built fully remote teams that feel like family, and translated complex data into stories that resonate across age, language, and identity. I pitch ideas I believe in, even when they felt risky, and follow through with high-quality results that spark meaningful interactions.

I thrive in creative chaos, but I never lose sight of the goal: to craft work that connects, includes, and empowers. Let’s build something that matters.