Hi, I'm Ste!
Multidisciplinary Creative
3D Design
Motion Graphics
Visualisation
Experience Design
Team Player
About me
Having worked with two of the world’s most recognisable brands - Apple and The Walt Disney Company, I love creating seamless memorable experiences that feel like magic.
As a curious creative I have a varied toolkit and passion for problem solving.
I'm a huge believer in life long learning, and the philosophy that there is always more to be done and room for improvement.
Over seven years at Apple I moved through many roles, mainly based in Retail Visual Merchandising and Technology. I led a countless number of high profile product launches and championed brand experience.
While working with Apple Music, I found User Experience design and moved into a consultant role at Hippo Digital, serving public sector clients - where I became known for my strong stance on Accessibility.
I love creating motion graphics, animations, models and illustrations.
Toolkit
Blender
3D Modelling
Unreal Engine
Realtime Rendering
Figma
General Design
SketchUp
3D Architectural Tool
Davinci Resolve
Video Editing
Cinema 4D
3D Modelling
Twinmotion
Realtime Rendering
Slack
Collaboration
Notion
Project Managment
InDesign
Presentation Design
Photoshop
Image Editing
Framer
Web Design
Services
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Thematic Design
Stories are how we make sense of the world around us, and every story has a theme. At a young age, I remember my imagination running wild when I got ahold of cardboard boxes and craft materials.
As an adult, I still possess that active imagination, complimented by a strong eye for detail. This makes for a perfect storm when presented with a design brief. Over time, my toolkit has expanded from cardboard to a digital suite and pipeline.
Using the Realtime Rendering capabilities of Unreal Engine makes it possible for me to create faraway places and implement effects to make magic.
If you have a story to tell or vision to convey using a cinematic or short video sequence, let's link up to share your vision.
Visualisation is a powerful tool, especially for marketing and high-fidelity proof of concept.
While Unreal Engine can be used to preview scenes in real-time, I also endeavour to use accurate scale. Utilising tools like SketchUp ensures measurements and dimensions are correct.
As a User Experience Design Consultant, I worked with a number of public sector clients, journey mapping and creating streamlined digital experiences based on research evidence.
Exploring and defining user needs, creating flow diagrams, or producing low-to-high fidelity prototypes are essential parts of the design process.
Over 7+ years at Apple Retail, Visual Merchandising was core to a number of my roles. Showcasing products and presentation comes naturally to me.
Product marketing can make a significant impression on prospective customers, but creating experiences that engage the senses or leverage personalisation can be even more impactful.
My curiosity with 3D began when I was watching an episode of The Clone Wars. I remember thinking, "How do they create animation like this?" - I made it my mission to find out.
I came across Blender while researching animation and started to play around with simple box modelling, colours, materials, and lighting. I continue to sandbox with mini projects like these between larger pieces of work; they're are a good way to get ideas and into flow.
What people say about working with me
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
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