Jason Santa Maria is a renowned designer based in Philadelphia, with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years. With a passion for craft, collaboration, and continuous learning, he believes that good design has the power to simplify complex concepts and make them accessible to all. Jason holds various roles, including Senior Director of Product Design & Research at Netlify and Creative Director at A Book Apart, a distinguished book publisher catering to designers, writers, and coders.

A Book Apart boasts an impressive library of over 50 titles, including Jason's own publication On Web Typography, as well as industry-defining works like Responsive Web Design and Just Enough Research. Throughout his career, Jason has made significant contributions to organizations such as Resolve to Save Lives, InVision, and Slate, where he led groundbreaking brand and site transformations. Additionally, he has served as Vice President of AIGA/NY, Executive Design Director at Vox Media, and faculty at the MFA Interaction Design program at SVA.

A frequent speaker at global conferences and a sought-after consultant for renowned clients, Jason's expertise extends to typography, web interfaces, and print design. His passion for books, typography, horror movies, and other creative endeavors is evident in his work. If you're looking to enhance your design skills, Jason Santa Maria is the go-to expert in the field