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Jonathan Riley
Design researcher and consultant with experience in mobility, cities, nonprofits and product design
Jonathan Riley, Civic Data Designer at City of Detroit
Jonathan Riley is a civic data designer working for the City of Detroit. He started this position in May 2024, as he announced on his LinkedIn post.4 Riley's LinkedIn profile3 describes him as a "Design researcher and consultant with experience in mobility, cities, nonprofits and product design."
Prior to joining the City of Detroit, Riley worked as a Senior Manager of UX Strategy & Design.6 He is also a multimedia designer and researcher based in Detroit, currently freelancing as Telescope Vision.5
Riley's role as Civic Data Designer at the City of Detroit involves using data to inform urban planning and community engagement efforts. This aligns with the city's focus on leveraging data and technology to improve quality of life, as seen in initiatives like the Joe Louis Greenway1 and the development of Michigan Central, a 30-acre mobility and innovation district.2
