Jordan Wayne Lee is an Emmy® Award-Winning Design Director and the founder of Neon Wilderness® in Los Angeles, CA.
With over 15 years of experience, Jordan has collaborated with prominent brands including Disney, ESPN, Apple, Netflix, Universal Studios, Hulu, REI Co-Op, and others. Additionally, he has contributed his expertise to non-profits, startups, record labels, creative agencies, celebrities, public figures, and private businesses across retail, finance, venture capital, music, and entertainment.
Jordan’s academic journey includes studying Design Thinking + Innovation at Harvard Business School and Design Thinking at Cornell University. He holds a certification as a Brand Specialist through Level C and earned his B.A. in Communications / Public Relations from Lee University.
Over the course of 15+ years, Jordan’s design work has left an indelible mark on global brands, Fortune 100 companies, entertainment, media, music, film, television, startups, non-profits, and venture capital firms.
A formally educated individual, Jordan pursued Design Thinking at Cornell University while completing his undergraduate studies (along with minors) at Lee University. He is also a Certified Brand Specialist, achieving certification under Level-C and Marty Neumeier.
Jordan’s design prowess for Fortune 100 companies has resulted in the generation of billions in revenue. His work has been prominently featured in publications such as Wired, New York Times, USA Today, Ars Technica, Forbes, Washington Post, Outside Magazine, and LA Times. The recognition extends to multiple awards for design and innovation in the digital realm.
Currently, Jordan serves clients, both large and small, through his data-driven design company, Neon Wilderness®, based in Los Angeles, California.
In addition to his design accomplishments, Jordan is the author of the book “Metamodern Design: An outlook on the future of design.” This book, offering a designer’s perspective on the evolving global landscape influenced by the oscillating movements of modernism and post-modernism, is available for purchase in paperback and digital formats on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. It is also accessible for free on Jordan’s website, jordanwlee.com.
Readers can explore the complete text of the book exclusively on jordanwlee.com.
As a certified Brand Specialist and the founder of Neon Wilderness®, one of the world’s only data-driven brand and design studios, Jordan brings a wealth of experience. Neon Wilderness® was established after nearly two decades of collaboration with Fortune 100 brands, aiming to provide world-class brand strategy. The studio utilizes proprietary methods, data, and storytelling techniques employed by top brands globally, catering to business leaders aspiring to make a significant impact on the world.
Neon Wilderness® focuses on constructing brand strategy and design solutions through a combination of data and creative methods, employing design thinking processes and proprietary algorithms.
For more information, visit neonwilderness.org.
In addition to his design pursuits, Jordan channels his creativity into ambient and instrumental music, crafted with analog and vintage sound equipment. Utilizing tube amps, Fender Rhodes pianos, and layers of guitars mixed with field noises recorded with a 4-track cassette tape, he builds immersive ambient soundscapes.
Explore sample music and learn more about Jordan’s musical endeavors at jordanwlee.com.
Find his albums on various streaming services under “Jordan Wayne Lee” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio.