Jonathan Katav is a New York based multidisciplinary designer and art director, born and raised in Tel Aviv. His diverse experience in branding, motion graphics, environmental design and art direction allows him to integrate visual communication and technological innovation into his practice. Jonathan’s clients have included Nike, Apple, Google, Herman Miller and more. His work has earned him multiple design awards, including recognitions from the TDC and the ADC.
Jonathan worked and collaborated with many creative agencies and studios, such as Other Means, Gretel, and 2x4. Previously, Jonathan worked at Pentagram as a Senior Designer under the NY partner Natasha Jen. In 2021 Jonathan joined Something Special Studios as a Design Lead, overseeing the design department and working across a range of client projects that span from lifestyle to music to technology.
Jonathan holds a BFA from The Cooper Union. During his final year, he was selected to be a Fellow at The Herb Lubalin Center for Design and Typography. Based on his background in Typography and Motion, Jonathan returned to The Cooper Union as a teacher in 2019. As part of the Type@Cooper program, he offered a class that revolved around the connection between type and animation.
Jonathan worked and collaborated with many creative agencies and studios, such as Other Means, Gretel, and 2x4. Previously, Jonathan worked at Pentagram as a Senior Designer under the NY partner Natasha Jen. In 2021 Jonathan joined Something Special Studios as a Design Lead, overseeing the design department and working across a range of client projects that span from lifestyle to music to technology.
Jonathan holds a BFA from The Cooper Union. During his final year, he was selected to be a Fellow at The Herb Lubalin Center for Design and Typography. Based on his background in Typography and Motion, Jonathan returned to The Cooper Union as a teacher in 2019. As part of the Type@Cooper program, he offered a class that revolved around the connection between type and animation.
Selected Clients:
Nike
Google
Apple
Adidas
Ateller
Adish
Beats By Dre
BBC
Colbo NYC
Herman Miller
Storefront Art and Achitecture
David Bryne
The Cooper Union
Goldstar Beer
Maccabi Beer
Worked for
/Collaborated With:
Open
Gretel
Other Means
2x4
Pentagram
Something Special Studios
Teaching:
Type@Cooper: Movable Type 2019-2021
Awards:
2021 TDC Award
2021 TDC Award
2020 ADC Award
Nike
Apple
Adidas
Ateller
Adish
Beats By Dre
BBC
Colbo NYC
Herman Miller
Storefront Art and Achitecture
David Bryne
The Cooper Union
Goldstar Beer
Maccabi Beer
Worked for
/Collaborated With:
Open
Gretel
Other Means
2x4
Pentagram
Something Special Studios
Teaching:
Type@Cooper: Movable Type 2019-2021
Awards:
2021 TDC Award
2021 TDC Award
2020 ADC Award
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