I'm Ste, a designer who values the power of a clean, well-architected interface that's also fun. Currently in Paris.
I go beyond design—deeply considering use cases, user impact, and business goals. My approach is obsessively user-centered, combining in-depth research with sharp instincts to create designs that excite. I'm highly technical, fluent in code, and experienced in working seamlessly with dev teams. My preferred stack is Next.js with Tailwind.
You can work with me through my studio, LOOT , or my 48-hour design service .
Projects
Experience
co-founder, LOOT studio
Oct 2012 - Jun 2023 (10y 8m)
- Effectively managed a dynamic creative studio for 12 years
- Spearheaded visionary design and development strategies for branding projects
- Strengthened brand recognition and built lasting customer loyalty through compelling visual identities
- Provided valuable development support to startups, contributing to their success
- Ensured on-time and on-budget project completions by overseeing all aspects of design and development
- Fostering seamless collaboration among cross-functional teams
Lead Designer, Lateral Group
Apr 2021 - Apr 2023 (2y)
- Led end-to-end product design and delivery, achieving a track record of successful launches
- Developed and optimized front-end interfaces, elevating user experience and engagement
- Innovated new business ideas and refined existing product architectures for maximum impact
- Streamlined development processes, resulting in faster time-to-market for products
Senior Designer, Binance
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1y)
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive design asset library widely utilized by marketing, web, and app teams
- Played a key role in designing and launching numerous creative campaigns across all areas of the business
- Consistently delivered high-quality designs that reflect the Binance brand
Strengths & Areas for Growth
Strengths
Synthesis
I can take in huge amounts of information, goals and directions and distill them into a comprehensive visual product strategy.
Team embedding
I make my way into the team. One of the most important pieces of feedback from my previous roles was my ability to power up a team's strengths through my involvement.
Architecture-minded
I like to have a clear high-level overview and I never set off into a project without it. When you're building a house, you start with the house plans, not the brickwork.
Areas for Growth
Baseless authority
I have a problem with someone imposing themselves solely because they have authority. I am working on this, but historically it's been the reason why I left most of my past roles.
Rushing things
I have a tendency to rush to solutions after I think I have a good idea of what needs to be done. Sometimes this makes me miss key details. I am trying to leave extra moments for research and reflection, as I've noticed those help a lot later down the line.
At work I'm best at
- solving complicated problems through insightful design
- organizing complex sets of data and working my way through them to deliver meaningful experiences