Creating experiences that are felt, not just seen
Jason is a Jr. Designer based in Chicago at Perch Design Studio. He specializes in user-centered design for exhibits and websites, blending empathetic storytelling with strategic planning, prototyping, animation, 3D and illustration. With a masters degree in counseling, he brings a research-driven approach and a deep focus on the human experience to every project.
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EcoTarium, Worcester MA
Designed a suite of interactive exhibits for the EcoTarium’s new space science gallery, including a build-your-own-rocket game, a polarized light station, and a mission control experience. Created illustrations, animations, 3D assets, developed UX flows, and contributed to exhibit storytelling to make complex space science engaging and hands-on.
Expertise:
Interactive Exhibit Design
UX & Content Strategy
Illustration, Animation, 3D, & Graphic Design
STEM Storytelling
Experience Prototyping
Project Management
Audio Editing
Key Contributions:
Developed user flow and UI for a rocket-building game using physical NFC-tagged parts
Illustrated character and 3D assets
Designed and prototyped a polarized light exhibit using layered filters mounted monitors
Contributed to interpretive content, visual language, and educational framing across exhibits
Coordinated with voice actors and edited audio files for audio exhibit
Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton Maine
Designed a hands-on exhibit experience for the Rufus Porter Museum where visitors create their own murals using illustrated magnets inspired by Porter’s signature style. Developed exhibit graphics, prototyped an interactive historical timeline, and contributed to exhibit storytelling and flow to bring 19th-century innovation to life.
Expertise:
Interactive Exhibit Design
Illustration & Graphic Design
Experience Prototyping
Story-Driven Interpretation
Key Contributions:
Created custom mural illustrations and magnet kit
Designed interpretive graphic panels
Researched and prototyped an interactive timeline
Collaborated on exhibit narrative structure and layout
Maine State Aquarium, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Designed a brand-new shark exhibit for the Maine State Aquarium that invites visitors to explore local shark species through bold graphics, tactile illustrations, and an interactive shark-tracking experience. Helped bring the exhibit to life through research, illustration, and experiential design.
Expertise:
Interactive Exhibit Design
Graphic Design
Scientific Research
Interpretive Content Development
Key Contributions:
Illustrated native shark species for display
Designed educational graphics throughout the exhibit
Researched shark behavior and local marine ecosystems
Co-designed a touchscreen interactive on shark tracking and migration
Rorschach Baby Comedy Show, Chicago IL
Developed the visual identity and promotional materials for the Rorschach Baby Show, a surreal comedy experience blending live performance and multimedia. Brought the show’s absurdist tone to life through bold graphics, original video content, and a cohesive visual system across social media and print.
Expertise:
Graphic Design
Motion Design
Logo Design
Video editing
Key Contributions:
Created Logo and flyers
Created Comedy Videos
Created Social Media Posts
Created Captioned Videos of Shows
