Cole Johnson
About Cole Johnson
Cole Johnson is a Senior Product Designer and Design Systems Lead at The New York Times, focusing on enhancing user experiences in digital media. He has a background in design and development, with previous roles at organizations such as New York Public Radio and Designori, LLC.
Current Role at The New York Times
Cole Johnson serves as a Senior Product Designer and Design Systems Lead at The New York Times. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development of design systems that enhance the consistency and efficiency of digital products. His role focuses on leveraging design and research to improve user experiences within the digital media landscape.
Previous Experience at New York Public Radio
Cole Johnson worked at New York Public Radio in two capacities. Initially, he served as a Product Designer and Design Systems Lead from 2019 to 2021 for two years. He later returned as a Senior Product Designer for a brief period in 2022. His work involved enhancing user experiences through effective design strategies.
Educational Background in Human Centered Computing
Cole Johnson studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Centered Computing. His studies spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing him with a solid foundation in user-centered design principles and practices.
Design Career and Internships
Cole Johnson's design career includes various roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Front End Developer at Designori, LLC for three months in 2015, and as a UX/UI Designer at Cenify from 2015 to 2016 for seven months. He also held design internships at Makeway LLC and EagleDream Technologies in 2016 and 2017, respectively, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Involvement in the Local Design Community
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Cole Johnson is actively involved in the local design community. His engagement reflects his commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within the design field.