Chris Jacobs Design

I DESIGN.

images, flowcharts, furniture, user interface and user experience

I'm Chris. My work experience spans many disciplines from User Experience and User Interface design and packaging to industrial design and futurist architecture. Hover here and tap to view some work.

I DESIGN.

I'm Chris. My work experience spans many disciplines from User Experience and User Interface design and packaging to industrial design and futurist architecture.

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CHRIS JACOBS

DESIGNER.

I am currently the Creative Director within VW Group's Cariad SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) Hub, I spearhead the creative vision and design strategy for next-generation vehicle software experiences. I play a pivotal role in defining how users interact with and experience the innovative software-driven features in our vehicles, ensuring that the interface is both intuitive and visually compelling. Before Cariad I was Director of Concept Design in the Vehicle UX team at Rivian in Palo Alto. Prior to Rivian, I was Director of UX at Telenav in Shanghai, China for 4 years. Prior to Telenav, I was with AT&T's Digital Innovation Lab in Los Angeles for 3 years.

Bonus! Industrial Design, my USB Hub & Expandium concept Linkedin profile.

CHRIS JACOBS

DESIGNER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Having worked throughout Asia and the U.S., I have cultivated a strong design foundation with broad demonstrated expertise in visual design and typography. Initially schooled in traditional Architecture and professionally employed in the field for 4 years, I went on to earn a BFA from Art Center Collage of Design in Pasadena and have since immersed myself in the Interactive arena for over 20 years.

EAGLE ROCK

WHERE I LIVE NOW

Eagle Rock is named after a large rock outcropping, resembling an eagle with its wings outstretched. The land was part of the Rancho San Rafael under Spanish and Mexican governorship. It was divided into parcels in 1870. It became a city in 1911 and joined Los Angeles in 1923. I've lived in Eagle Rock for close to 10 years.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO

RANDOM SKILLS & HOBBIES

STUDENT RATING HELICOPTER PILOT

I learned how to fly helicopters (specifically, a Hughes 300c) when I was 18. My goal was to become a pilot for the LAPD. I chose to take design risks instead.
I DESIGNED THE FIRST PUBLISHED MODERN VERTICAL FARM

In 2007, my work was published in New York Magazine as a center spread. Shown here is a concept of what could be inside. 100+ other publications followed.
MADE ARCADE HISTORY

I turned over a classic Defender arcade machine hitting 1,000,000+ points. I believe it's the hardest arcade game ever made. I love it.
I'M A COLLECTOR OF SORTS

I have an extensive collection of vintage computers. This picture of a classic ADM-3a on wikipedia is my very own. It's mint in color (and condition).