Jesse Kriss

Jesse Kriss is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Graduate Media Design program at the School of Media Studies, The New School. His academic work bridges technology and human-centered design, focusing on ethical, small-scale, and user-respecting digital systems.

His research interests emphasize human-computer interaction, information visualization, and full stack web development, with a critical perspective on technological scale and growth. Kriss advocates for humane technology that prioritizes people and sustainable practices over unchecked expansion.

Professionally, Kriss has contributed to high-impact environments including IBM Research, the Obama 2012 tech team, NASA/JPL, Netflix, and Figure 53. His career reflects a shift from technical implementation to supporting groups in doing the right things for the right reasons.

Though no scientific awards or publications are listed, his influence extends through practice, teaching, and advocacy in responsible technology design. He advises on collaborative processes and ethical implementation, drawing from extensive industry experience.

Based in San Francisco, Kriss lives with his family and continues to explore the intersection of people, systems, and technology through jklabs.net.