Dear Hiring Manager, I’m writing to express my interest in a Product Designer role on your team. I’m a Senior Product Designer with over six years of experience designing intuitive, scalable, and accessible digital products across web, mobile, enterprise, and data-driven platforms. I specialize in simplifying complex workflows, building strong design systems, and collaborating closely with engineers to ship thoughtful, high-quality experiences. In my current role at Absolute Stone Design, I lead end-to-end design for a multi-role enterprise platform used across web and mobile. I built and documented a full design system, improved complex scheduling and quoting workflows, and recently designed and shipped an AI-powered assistant used by both clients and internal teams. This included conversational UI, admin oversight tools, analytics dashboards, and controlled knowledge governance—balancing usability, trust, and system constraints. In addition to my professional work, I have been developing my own design system platform to help teams create and manage consistent UI across multiple platforms such as web, mobile, and modern development frameworks. The system focuses on design tokens, reusable components, and exportable code to support efficient collaboration between designers and developers. It allows teams to define visual standards once and reuse them across projects, improving speed, consistency, and scalability in product development. A preview of this system can be seen here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Previously, I’ve designed connected vehicle interfaces at Woven by Toyota, IoT and telematics dashboards at Phillips Industries, and large-scale enterprise tools at Cognizant. Across these roles, I’ve consistently worked at the intersection of UX strategy, interaction design, and detailed UI execution—owning information architecture, flows, prototyping, and accessibility while partnering closely with product, engineering, and research. I bring a systems-oriented mindset, strong attention to interaction detail, and a practical approach to design that supports real-world engineering implementation. I’m motivated by products that solve meaningful problems, handle complexity with clarity, and evolve through collaboration. I’d welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and design perspective to your team. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, John Colani

John A. Colani

Dear Hiring Manager, I’m writing to express my interest in a Product Designer role on your team. I’m a Senior Product Designer with over six years of experience designing intuitive, scalable, and accessible digital products across web, mobile, enterprise, and data-driven platforms. I specialize in simplifying complex workflows, building strong design systems, and collaborating closely with engineers to ship thoughtful, high-quality experiences. In my current role at Absolute Stone Design, I lead end-to-end design for a multi-role enterprise platform used across web and mobile. I built and documented a full design system, improved complex scheduling and quoting workflows, and recently designed and shipped an AI-powered assistant used by both clients and internal teams. This included conversational UI, admin oversight tools, analytics dashboards, and controlled knowledge governance—balancing usability, trust, and system constraints. In addition to my professional work, I have been developing my own design system platform to help teams create and manage consistent UI across multiple platforms such as web, mobile, and modern development frameworks. The system focuses on design tokens, reusable components, and exportable code to support efficient collaboration between designers and developers. It allows teams to define visual standards once and reuse them across projects, improving speed, consistency, and scalability in product development. A preview of this system can be seen here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Previously, I’ve designed connected vehicle interfaces at Woven by Toyota, IoT and telematics dashboards at Phillips Industries, and large-scale enterprise tools at Cognizant. Across these roles, I’ve consistently worked at the intersection of UX strategy, interaction design, and detailed UI execution—owning information architecture, flows, prototyping, and accessibility while partnering closely with product, engineering, and research. I bring a systems-oriented mindset, strong attention to interaction detail, and a practical approach to design that supports real-world engineering implementation. I’m motivated by products that solve meaningful problems, handle complexity with clarity, and evolve through collaboration. I’d welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and design perspective to your team. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, John Colani

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Dear Hiring Manager,
I’m writing to express my interest in a Product Designer role on your team. I’m a Senior
Product Designer with over six years of experience designing intuitive, scalable, and
accessible digital products across web, mobile, enterprise, and data-driven platforms. I
specialize in simplifying complex workflows, building strong design systems, and
collaborating closely with engineers to ship thoughtful, high-quality experiences.
In my current role at Absolute Stone Design, I lead end-to-end design for a multi-role
enterprise platform used across web and mobile. I built and documented a full design
system, improved complex scheduling and quoting workflows, and recently designed and
shipped an AI-powered assistant used by both clients and internal teams. This included
conversational UI, admin oversight tools, analytics dashboards, and controlled knowledge
governance—balancing usability, trust, and system constraints.
In addition to my professional work, I have been developing my own design system
platform to help teams create and manage consistent UI across multiple platforms such
as web, mobile, and modern development frameworks. The system focuses on design
tokens, reusable components, and exportable code to support efficient collaboration
between designers and developers. It allows teams to define visual standards once and
reuse them across projects, improving speed, consistency, and scalability in product
development. A preview of this system can be seen here:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Previously, I’ve designed connected vehicle interfaces at Woven by Toyota, IoT and
telematics dashboards at Phillips Industries, and large-scale enterprise tools at Cognizant.
Across these roles, I’ve consistently worked at the intersection of UX strategy, interaction
design, and detailed UI execution—owning information architecture, flows, prototyping,
and accessibility while partnering closely with product, engineering, and research.
I bring a systems-oriented mindset, strong attention to interaction detail, and a practical
approach to design that supports real-world engineering implementation. I’m motivated by
products that solve meaningful problems, handle complexity with clarity, and evolve
through collaboration.
I’d welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and design perspective to your
team. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
John Colani

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mechanical & 3D Design Engineer at Absolute Stone Design
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Lead designer for precision stone fabrication systems using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Developed detailed 3D assemblies and technical drawings for CNC-based production. Implemented digital layout optimization workflows for efficient nesting and material use. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to maintain dimensional and visual accuracy.
Industrial Designer at PHILLIPS Industries
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed rugged rear-view camera housing for trucks—from sketches to 3D modeling and prototype fabrication. Created high-fidelity renderings and 3D-printed functional prototypes for testing and evaluation. Applied DFMA principles to ensure waterproof and vibration-resistant design.
Product Designer at E-Berk Tunneling & Foundation Technology
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Led 3D modeling and redesign of a Tunnel Boring Machine (2,500+ components) using SolidWorks. Conducted FEA simulations on structural components under load. Delivered detailed exploded views and assembly documentation for manufacturing.
Head of Industrial Design Dept. at Khodro Diesel Co.
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Directed 3D design of commercial vehicles and interior systems using CATIA. Managed prototype production, mold supervision, and visual validation. Oversaw the industrial design team and coordinated with engineering/manufacturing departments.
Lecturer – Industrial Design at TOBB University of Economics and Technology
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Taught 3D modeling, visualization, and design theory. Guided students through project development from sketch to prototype.
Senior Product Designer at Absolute Stone Design
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led end-to-end design for a multi-role enterprise platform across mobile and web. Built a full design system (tokens, components, patterns) to improve consistency and developer efficiency. Created IA, flows, wireframes, and prototypes to simplify complex workflows. Partnered with research for iterative improvements and ensured WCAG 2.2 compliance. Redesigned scheduling, quoting, and navigation, and shipped 'Amy,' an AI-powered assistant with admin oversight tools and knowledge governance. Also developed admin tools: Ask-Amy panel, client chat oversight, Q&A; training system, and analytics dashboards.
Product Designer, Connected Systems at Woven by Toyota
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Designed real-time connected car interfaces with safety and clarity at the core. Contributed cross-platform components to internal design systems. Improved multi-step flows and hierarchical structures to enhance usability. Partnered with engineers to validate interactions, constraints, and system logic.
Product Designer, IoT Systems at Phillips Industries
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed telematics dashboards, configurations, and sensor-based workflows. Improved data-heavy interfaces through better IA and scannability. Built prototypes reflecting real interaction states and system logic. Influenced component patterns and design documentation for engineering teams.
Product Designer at Cognizant
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Delivered UX for enterprise-scale applications including IA, flows, prototypes, and UI patterns. Created reusable design components to support multiple teams and products. Collaborated with PMs, engineers, and researchers in agile environments. Conducted usability testing and integrated insights into iterative improvements.
Freelance Product Designer at Global
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Designed responsive websites, SaaS dashboards, CMS-driven platforms, and mobile apps. Built design systems supporting scalable content and engineering implementation. Delivered full UX cycles: research, IA, flows, prototypes, and visual design. Improved accessibility and usability across multiple sectors.
Interface & Product Designer at E-BERK Tunneling
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Designed interfaces for industrial systems and operator workstations. Conducted research to optimize layout and workflow clarity in high-risk environments. Defined UI logic and interaction patterns for safety-critical tasks.
Product Designer, IoT & Telematics at Phillips Industries
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed data-heavy consumer and enterprise dashboards for telematics, maintenance, and sensor-driven workflows. Improved scannability and comprehension of complex datasets through refined IA and interaction patterns. Delivered high-fidelity prototypes reflecting real system states and behavioral logic. Influenced shared UI patterns and documentation used across product and engineering teams.
Product Designer (Enterprise & Consumer Platforms) at Cognizant
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Delivered end-to-end UX for large-scale applications, from discovery and flows to UI and developer handoff. Created reusable components and patterns adopted across multiple teams. Collaborated with PMs, engineers, and researchers in fast-paced agile environments. Integrated usability testing insights into iterative design improvements.
Freelance Product Designer at Global Clients
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Designed consumer websites, mobile apps, SaaS dashboards, and CMS-driven platforms. Led full design cycles including research, concepting, flows, prototyping, and visual design. Built scalable design systems and improved accessibility across industries. Worked directly with founders and stakeholders, acting as both designer and design consultant.
Industrial / Interface Designer at E-BERK Tunneling
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Designed physical products, industrial interfaces, and operator workstations for safety-critical environments. Conducted field research to optimize ergonomics, layout, and workflow clarity. Defined interaction logic and system behavior for real-world, high-risk use cases. Built a strong foundation in human factors, systems thinking, and form-driven problem solving—later applied to digital product design.
Product Designer (Freelance) at Freelance Product Designer
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Designed SaaS dashboards, CMS-driven platforms, and mobile applications. Delivered full UX lifecycle including research, flows, prototyping, and UI design. Improved usability and accessibility across multiple projects.

Education

M.A. – Product Design at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
B.A. – Industrial Design at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
M.A. — Product Design at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
B.A. — Industrial Design at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Master of Arts in Product Design at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment