THE COOPER UNION
Jonathan is an image maker and motion designer. Born and raised in Tel Aviv, he is currently a senior studying graphic design. Jonathan believes in the power of non-stop creation: over the past year he challenged himself to create a poster everyday, and through this exercise he has learned to understand his intuitions and become more aware of his creative process. Most recently, he worked on an animated video for Rolling Stone, as well as several album covers and posters for underground night clubs. He feels that image-making is especially powerful in our current culture of constant visual stimulation, and would love to someday open his own design studio.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Born in Tel Aviv, Israel and now live in Brooklyn NY
LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Lefty
MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Nights for sure
FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Anakin Skywalker
FAVORITE MOVIE?
Funny Games (1997)
FAVORITE TV SHOW TO BINGE WATCH?
Red Oaks
FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
Somewhere between alternative rock and hardcore punk
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
This is where I’m confessing my Instagram addiction?
FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Nick van Woert
LAST BOOK YOU READ?
Design as Art by Bruno Munari
FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
The Snir Association, an organization for disadvantaged children
FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Searching for new projects
IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER…?
Probably an astronaut or fine artist
A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
Always look for your next Everest – My Mom
