Product designer with 20+ years directing brand and digital experience for Amazon, Microsoft, and AT&T, adding skills in AI product design — conversational agents, workflow automation, and AI-assisted tooling. Recent work includes an AI-assisted grant filtering/routing system and AI-powered document-workflow tooling for Laserfiche. Combines deep UX craft with hands-on delivery of production AI features.

John Weeden

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Product designer with 20+ years directing brand and digital experience for Amazon, Microsoft, and AT&T, adding skills in AI product design — conversational agents, workflow automation, and AI-assisted tooling. Recent work includes an AI-assisted grant filtering/routing system and AI-powered document-workflow tooling for Laserfiche. Combines deep UX craft with hands-on delivery of production AI features.

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Product designer with 20+ years directing brand and digital experience for Amazon, Microsoft, and AT&T, adding skills in AI product design — conversational agents, workflow automation, and AI-assisted tooling. Recent work includes an AI-assisted grant filtering/routing system and AI-powered document-workflow tooling for Laserfiche. Combines deep UX craft with hands-on delivery of production AI features.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer, Owner at P-Dub Inc.
January 1, 2017 - Present
End-to-end brand management, product development, and creative strategy. Leads visual identity, campaigns, and digital experience design for enterprise clients including Philips, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Senior Graphic Designer at P-Dub
January 1, 2017 - Present
End-to-end brand management, design, product development, and creative strategy. Clients include Philips, Amazon, Mutual Materials, Ripl, Brooklyn College, and Euronotus.
Senior Marketing Designer at Meredith Corp.
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2017
Created digital advertising and brand campaigns while supporting product design for Meredith Corp. assets including Allrecipes.com, Readers Digest, and Better Homes. Focused on multi-channel creative execution and optimization to align marketing visuals with audience needs and product goals.
Senior Graphic Designer at Meredith Corp.
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016
Digital advertising, brand campaigns, and product design for Meredith Corp. assets such as Allrecipes.com, Readers Digest, Better Homes.
Creative Lead & Owner at Weeden Design
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
Digital advertising, brand campaigns, and product design for Amazon, Microsoft, AT&T, T-Mobile, Lenovo, Allrecipes, and Match.com.
Product Designer at Microsoft
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2003
UI design for MSN and Flash animation work, plus product design for Microsoft hardware including Xbox and peripherals.
Graphic Designer at Microsoft
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2003
UI design for MSN, Flash animation, and product design for Microsoft Hardware including Xbox and peripherals.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of New York at Purchase / Oberlin College
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988
Bachelor of Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase / Oberlin College
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase / Oberlin College
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase / Oberlin College
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase / Oberlin College
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
Bachelor of Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase / Oberlin College
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2026
UI/UX Design for AI Products (coursework) at Stanford Online
January 1, 2026 - September 20, 2026

Qualifications

BFA
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988
Published Author – Novel set on the Camino de Santiago
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
VP & Board Member – Weeden Foundation
January 1, 2001 - March 26, 2026
VP & Board Member at Weeden Foundation (biodiversity & sustainability governance)
January 1, 2001 - August 27, 2026
Weeden Foundation – Biodiversity & sustainability governance
January 1, 0001 - September 4, 2026
Weeden Foundation — Biodiversity & sustainability governance
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization
    Merchandising
    Extending brand equity into physical touchpoints. From industrial safety gear to premium corporate apparel, we ensure brand consistency across all physical assets. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer
    Motion Graphics & Video Production
    Motion Graphics & Dynamic Storytelling We bring brands to life through high-fidelity motion graphics and video production. From technical medical device reels like the Philips Heartstream to corporate brand stories, we combine movement, timing, and sound to create an immersive experience. video explainervideo videoeditor
    Display Advertising
    Specializing in display advertising for over a decade — full banner sets, A/B testing, and integrated landing page campaigns. Pricing available per ad, per size set, or as a complete package with landing page. display-ads banner-ads banners
    Case Study Design for Microsoft Azure
    Produced high-end visual case studies for Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2016 in Toronto, showcasing client stories from enterprises across 135+ countries. Specializing in polished layouts that translate complex technical narratives into clear, executive-ready presentations for Microsoft Azure and global enterprise brands.
    Catalog Design
    At Mutual Materials, I led the Product Selection Guide from concept through production — directing product photography, designing layout and typography, and integrating the brand throughout. The project transformed complex technical product data into a beautiful, tactile print experience built for both specifiers and showroom use.
    Calendar Design – Mutual Materials
    Designed the annual calendar across five consecutive years — a large-format showcase of construction projects built with their products, with one edition turning the lens on the workers who make them. Each issue paired strong documentary photography with editorial layout and typographic craft, reinforcing the brand through tangible, collectible print. brand indesign print residential
    Website design for a construction company
    I specialize in creating clean, professional websites that prioritize user experience. Whether you need a high-converting landing page or a full corporate redesign, I deliver pixel-perfect designs ready for development.