Hi, I'm John Lloyd
A results-driven product design leader with over a decade of
experience and a proven track record
I craft clean
experiences that drive growth
Machine learning to target customers most likely
to upgrade
Other design experiences:
(2017 - 2019)
(2016)
(Freelance)
(2014)
Leading influence
CEO / Chief Design
Co-founded and led the design for my start up, Idyoma. I raised over $200,000. I successfully managed developers, freelance designers, marketing and legal, for growth of 250,000 downloads in 6 months. Through design iterations, we were able to achieve a paywall conversion rate to 10% (the mobile app industry standard is 4-8%).
Managed designers
I have been assigned designers in all of my corporate experiences. Under my guidance, designers were tasked with supporting me while we tackle varrying enterprise initiatives. For example, at Abbott Labs, two junior designers help me maintain the design system for the award winning Ultreon 3.0 Angioplasty medical device.
Research
At all my experiences, I worked first-hand with users and customers. At Abbott, I was charged with reaching out to, and visiting our network of cardiologists, collecting direct user feedback. At Idyoma, I hosted user nights, where our initial MVP was tested. I collected feedback on the app iterations, as we all practiced speaking a new language over a beer!
Industry trends
I have given numerous speeches and roundtables supporting design initiatives in entrepreneurship as an alumni at D'amore McKim School of Business (Northeastern University, Boston, MA). I was also invited to pitch at a university level event at Harvard, with representation from Cornell, MIT, Boston College, UPenn, etc.
Testimonials
Clasonda Armstrong-Grandison
Director Design at United Airlines
What do you do with a designer as talented as John... "succeed strong with your companies UX!" I had the honor to have John on my team at United. As a contract/partner designer his talent was leveled up often beyond our FTE's. His patience to understand the problem and empathetic approach to a UX solution while confirming the UI was best, he found wins for United's customer experience. Any team that gains his talent will find a powerhouse at the wheel. I want to thank John for remembering United's customer in his work and helping to make the journey for every passenger mega smooth. John, I'd allow you on my team ANYTIME! Keep crushing the UX friend.
Scott Welliver
Director Design at Capital One
I highly recommend John for any design role. They have a keen eye for aesthetics and are able to bring a fresh perspective to any project. In my experience working with John, they have consistently impressed me with their ability to understand the needs of a project and deliver high-quality work that meets and exceeds expectations. Their strong work ethic and dedication to their craft are evident in every piece they create. I have no doubt that John has a bright future ahead of them in the design industry and I have no reservations in giving them my highest recommendation. I believe they would be a valuable asset to any team and would thrive in any design challenge presented to them.
About me
I’m a results-driven lead designer who loves to solve complex problems.
I specialize in leading cross-functional teams and guiding stakeholders across the finish line.
I get things done.
I’ve led impactful design initiatives at several Fortune 100 and 500 companies, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. I have also founded a self-sustaining mobile app business and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. I’ve led dozens of cross-functional teams to their objective and coached countless designers at all levels.
My passion for creativity is inspired by tech trends, travel and painting. This passion fuels my ability to deliver visually captivating experiences that work well.
Thanks for stopping by!
John Lloyd
P.S. if you are new to product design message me, I'll see if I can help!
Get in touch
You can reach me at john.s.f.lloyd@gmail.com or write me below and I'll get back to you.