Jon Akland (it’s me, hello!) is a lead designer / design leader with a knack for editorial product.

I make things that help people make things, and I thrive in places where smart people join forces to solve gnarly challenges.

I currently serve as associate director of product design at DockYard, where I contribute in three directions: running interdisciplinary client project teams and managing other designers, supporting the company’s business development efforts, and contributing materially to project delivery design work. 

My hybrid position at DockYard is a natural fit for me; I flex into different roles as needed when I can be useful. I’m a relationship curator and a delivery accelerant. 

Check out some of my latest work, below.