VP / Information Architecture & Founder, Empathy Lab
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- VP / Information Architecture, Partner at Empathy Lab
- Past
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- Information Architect at Agency.com
- Information Architect at Nethod
- Product Assistant at Media Blasters
- Web Design Intern at Space.com
- Production Traffic Coordinator at Central Park Media
- Video Production / Traffic Coordinator at Central Park Media
- Education
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- New York University
- Temple University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- North Penn Sr. High School
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Jonathan Lupo’s Summary
Vice president of Information Architecture at Philadelphia-based, interactive agency, Empathy Lab. Specializes in user-centered design solutions for clients based on an in-depth understanding of end-user needs. Designs and facilitates primary, qualitative, behavioral research (contextual inquiry and usability testing services). Translates research data into intuitive interaction design, to be used as a collaborative tool for graphic designers and web developers.
Education -
* Master’s Degree from the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University (ITP Program)
Professional Agency Experience -
* Empathy Lab (PA)
* Refinery (PA)
* R/GA (NYC)
* Nethod-Euro RSCG (NYC)
* Agency.com (NYC)
Jonathan Lupo’s Specialties:
Research:
* Primary Behavioral Research/Contextual Inquiry
* Persona Development
* Use Case Development
* Taxonomy and Information Architecture
Design:
* Interaction Design/Wireframes
Usability Testing/Design Validation:
* Paper Prototyping
* Clickable Prototype Testing
Jonathan Lupo’s Experience
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VP / Information Architecture, Partner
Empathy Lab
(Internet industry)
September 2005 — Present (3 years 11 months)
* Develops intuitive information architecture, interfaces, and interaction design, based on in-depth understanding of end-user needs
* Leads qualitative behavioral research studies to uncover trends in user behavior and informational needs
* Head of IA department, manages information architects and interaction designers
* Member of Philly Phi Chi -
User Experience Architect
Refinery
(Online Media industry)
2003 — 2005 (2 years)
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Consultant
Advanta
(Public Company; Internet industry)
2004 — 2004 (less than a year)
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Interaction Designer
R/GA
(Online Media industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year)
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Information Architect
Agency.com
(Public Company; Online Media industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years)
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Information Architect
Nethod
(Internet industry)
2002 — 2002 (less than a year)
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Product Assistant
Media Blasters
(Internet industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year)
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Web Design Intern
Space.com
(Internet industry)
1999 — 1999 (less than a year)
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Production Traffic Coordinator
Central Park Media
(Internet industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years)
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Video Production / Traffic Coordinator
Central Park Media
(Online Media industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years)
Jonathan Lupo’s Education
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New York University
Masters , Interactive Telecommunications Program , March 1998 — August 2000
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Temple University
Bachelors , Radio, Television, Film , 1992 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- KDR (Kappa Delta Rho)
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1990 — 1994
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North Penn Sr. High School
Additional Information
Jonathan Lupo’s Websites:
Jonathan Lupo’s Interests:
Digital Music, Web Design, Film and Video Production
Jonathan Lupo’s Groups:
KDR (Kappa Delta Rho), UPA, PHICHI
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Temple University Alumni Group -
Kappa Delta Rho National Fraternity Alumni Network
Jonathan Lupo’s Honors:
2001 Art Director's Club Award (soundtrack to Circuland)
Jonathan Lupo’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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