Born and raised in New York City, the energy and grind influenced my creative development. Yet my heart and creative spirit thrive in San Diego, where my passion has bloomed.

As a UI/UX designer with roots in communications, graphic design, and AI implications for business strategy, I bridge business goals and user needs to craft clear design solutions.

I've learned how thoughtful design connects what users need with what businesses offer, creating experiences that are intuitive and meaningful.

Hello! Nice to meet you!

My name is Stephanie.

My approach to design blends empathy, storytelling, and strategy.

Education

Stonybrook University

MIT Sloan School of Management

Sacred Heart University

UI/UX Springboard Certification Bootcamp Program

I completed an intensive UI/UX certification that strengthened my skills in user research, design thinking, information architecture, wireframing & prototyping, and visual design. Throughout the program, I created Latte, a discovery app that connects users with cafes tailored to their preferences. I also designed upgrade flows for RayWave Media’s freemium mobile app to help more users discover and convert to the premium experience.

AI: Implications for Business Strategy Course

I obtained a certification focused on key AI technologies, such as machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and robotics. This course allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the implications of these new technologies for business strategy.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Minor in Graphic Design

I built a strong foundation in visual communication, graphic design, and digital media, developing key skills in visual storytelling and creative problem-solving that laid the groundwork for my transition into user experience and interface design.

Experience

Broad-Gauge

UI/UX Designer

  • Partnering with leadership and engineering to define UX requirements and deliver 15+ production-ready screens, including marketing and product pages, ahead of launch.

  • Rewrote and refined user-centered website copy across 10+ pages, improving clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice prior to launch.

  • Established a WCAG-informed typography and visual hierarchy system and created custom illustrations to support accessibility, brand consistency, and scalable design

Stony Brook University

UI/UX Fellow

  • Led end-to-end UI/UX design for Latte, a mobile-first discovery app. Conducted user research, interviews, personas, and JTBD analysis. Designed wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, design system, and iterated via usability testing for personalized filters, map/list views, and profiles.

  • Created personas, information architecture, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma to design clear, intuitive, and responsive user experiences.

  • Performed accessibility audits using WebAIM tools and applied Material and iOS design patterns to improve usability and accessibility.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders while conducting UX research including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and journey mapping to inform design decisions.

Veronica Beard

Operations and Development Coordinator

  • Managed retail operations, redesigned newsletters and templates for 60+ stores; boosted engagement and reduced friction through clearer layouts and cross-functional collaboration.

Sharp HealthCare

Communications/PR Coordinator

  • Designed templates, newsletters and leadership videos that transformed complex information into clear visuals, effectively showcasing company-wide endeavors to be shared with the CEO.

  • Point of contact for internal communications requests, executive leadership support (CEO/board members), and division-wide forums while maintaining brand voice and messaging alignment.

When I’m not working

You’ll usually find me chasing inspiration in the real world from hikes along the San Diego coast, trips to weekend farmers’ markets and experimenting with new recipes at home.
These little adventures keep my creativity buzzing and bring fresh ideas back into my designs.