Jonathan Thai — CEO
I am the Founder/Managing Partner of Hatch Duo, a Silicon Valley-based industrial design studio. Here, I collaborate with hardware technology startups to provide them with a competitive edge through high-level design solutions and strategic investments. With over a decade of experience in product design and development, I have a proven track record of creating impactful and award-winning products that enhance the user experience and brand value of our clients. In my time as a designer I’ve worked on brands such as Sonos, Activision, Logitech, HyperX, Omnicell, UBNT and multiple startups. I am also the Co-Founder of Flo.ai, where we are focused on enhancing the integration of AI in design by creating tools that align with the intuitive workflows of designers, thus empowering them to achieve precise and impactful design outputs. My work, known for its significant impact on user experience and brand value, has been featured on the cover of Innovation Magazine's AI edition and has garnered multiple awards. I am a frequent speaker at prestigious universities and institutions, a two-time IDEA Design Award jury member, and a mentor for young inventors at Project Invent, where I inspire the next generation of creative thinkers. Through my passion for art and visual problem-solving, I continue to craft purposeful, memorable, and integrated product and brand experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a design-focused entrepreneur in the AI and hardware product sectors.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 15 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Industrial Design
- Start-up Ventures
- Start-up Leadership
Career Highlights
- Founder of award-winning industrial design studio.
- Expert in AI-enhanced design solutions.
- Mentor for young inventors and creative thinkers.
Work Experience
Everybody Ventures
Limited Partner (1 yr 10 mos)
FLO.AI
Co-Founder (2 yrs 4 mos)
Mooed AI
Co-Founder (3 yrs 6 mos)
Project Invent
Volunteer Mentor (3 yrs 6 mos)
Pratt Institute
Guest Speaker (0 mo)
Academy of Art University
Guest Speaker (0 mo)
The Wharton School
Guest Speaker (0 mo)
Hatch Duo LLC
CEO/ Founding Partner (Industrial Design Principal)/Owner (8 yrs 4 mos)
Aggregate LLC
Co-Founder/ Co-Owner/Chief Design Officer (7 yrs 4 mos)
Ubiquiti Networks
Industrial Design Lead / Special Projects (1 yr 3 mos)
SOL REPUBLIC
Industrial Designer (7 mos)
Y Studios
Industrial Designer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Industrial Design Intern (7 mos)
Whipsaw
Industrial Design Intern (6 mos)
NeuroSky
Industrial Design Intern (2 mos)
DaVinci Business Graphics
Graphic Designer (10 mos)
University of California, Irvine, Athletics/Marketing Dept.
Graphic Design Intern (3 mos)
Education
BFA Product Design at Academy of Art University
BA at UC Irvine