Raised in the ghost town of Northville, IL, where the nearest neighbor was half a mile away, I latched on to the Internet early on to connect with the world at large. My first computer program was written on an obsolete Apple IIe.
UX Product Designer
In 2019 I was the designer and developer of a project for a former employer that helped save over $3 million dollars by discovering the source of unneeded overtime hours. That experience led me to augment my exisiting degree with some formal UX education. I began to take on clients in a freelance capacity and in the fall of 2024 I helped bring a fintech startup from zero to launch as the sole designer working closely with the developers.
Please check out my UX portfolio at johnmortonux.com.
Artist
Drawing was my first love. I will make art out of just about any supplies you give me. My basement is equipped with a screen printing studio. The exposure unit, washout booth, and vacuum table were built from scavenged materials.
I dabble in a variety of things from hand sewn notebooks and painting. I hope to get back into ceramics before my hands are too old and sore to work the clay.
Musician
From grades 4-12 I played the trumpet, but never much cared for it. I picked up guitar when I was 15 and have promised myself not to become one of those people who “used to” play guitar. One of my goals is to write and record an album of original material.
Personal Finance
As I was preparing to purchase my first home, I became fastidious about my own personal finances. Having been a Realtor during the housing bubble of 2005-2009, I did not want to become another foreclosure statistic. I’ve read several books on personal finance and investing and eventually developed a reputation for having an above average knowledge of finances.
One of the things I’m passionate about is the possibility of building a platform that helps those in need of making a budget and getting out debt in the same way that a fiduciary could, but at a reduced cost. It often feels as if the people who need the most help with finances are least likely to be able to afford it.
Miscellaenous
Writing is fun. I do some woodworking and furniture design here and there. There’s lots of other stuff. Stay tuned for updates.
Thank you for stopping by.
-John