JONATHON KEMNITZER, IDSA is a Principal of KEM STUDIO. He cites the work of Charles and Ray Eames and his father, Ron Kemnitzer, FIDSA, as primary influences on his practice and his aim to produce thoughtful, simple design that aspires to timelessness. In addition to eclectic interests in film, the design world and music, Jonathon's close observation of everyday life and the way people interact with designed objects continually informs the trajectory of his work. His work has been recognized in numerous design competitions and is included in the permanent collection of The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Design. Jonathon has several published articles, patents and trademarks.

BFA in Industrial Design – 1997 – University of Kansas
La Rectoria – Centre d'Art Contemporani – Barcelona, Spain

Board Member + Chapter Vice President – 2007 & 2008 – IDSA
Midwest Honors Juror – 2008 – Midwest District Conference
IDEA Juror – 2007 – IDSA and BusinessWeek Magazine
Director of the Department of Design – 2004 & 2005 – Kansas City Art Institute
Guest Lecturer – 2004 – Kansas City Art Institute
Guest Lecturer – 2000 – University of Kansas
Chair – 2000 to 2004 – Kansas City IDSA Chapter
Board Member – 2004 & 2005 – Kansas City PDMA Chapter