SENIOR UX / PRODUCT DESIGNER

I design products that make complex systems simple. I've built design functions from scratch, scaled platforms to millions of users, and created design systems for distributed teams.

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About me

I'm Stefan, a Senior Product Designer with 15+ years of experience. I specialize in complex, technical products—legal tech, IoT, utilities. I've been the solo designer twice, building design functions from zero and creating design systems that work across distributed teams.

WHAT I DO

I design interfaces for products with real complexity—regulatory compliance, legacy infrastructure, technical constraints. I've built platforms serving millions of users and created design systems adopted by 30+ engineering teams. I thrive on messy problems that need thoughtful solutions.

PRINCIPLES

  • I don't design in a vacuum. I want real constraints-legacy systems, tight timelines, regulatory requirements. That's where interesting problems are.
  • I'm direct. If something won't work, I'll tell you. If I don't know, I'll say it.
  • The design system isn't for designers or engineers, it's for users. Every decision should make the product better for them.
  • Research and testing reduce risk. I'd rather validate early than fix later.
  • I ship and learn. Small iterations beat big reveals.

HOW I WORK

  • Understand the problem first. Who are the users? What are the constraints? What does success look like?
  • Map the workflows. Identify edge cases, user decisions, and technical limitations early.
  • Prototype and test. Validate solutions with the right fidelity before committing to build.
  • Build reusable patterns. Create design systems that actually get used by engineering teams.
  • Ship and iterate. Measure what matters, learn from it, and improve.

CAPABILITIES

UX & Product Design Design Systems User Research & Testing Information Architecture Workflows & Complex UX Cross-functional Collaboration Technical Constraints Figma & Prototyping
15+ yrs design 8+ in UX/Product Utilities IoT Legal tech

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