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User experience

Stephanie has quickly grown into a leader in user experience design.

Stephanie excels at leading discovery workshops, translating complex requirements into user-friendly prototypes, and conducting thorough user research. Her expertise in developing design systems and maintaining design libraries has been instrumental in creating seamless and engaging user experiences that can scale over time.

Stephanie’s adaptability to truly understand clients’ needs and translate them into work that drives business outcomes sets her apart. Her effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams while staying current on design trends make her an invaluable asset.

Her dedication to creating a fun and inclusive environment makes her a natural team leader and mentor. Her patience and listening skills make her a go-to for team members in and out of her department, where she is happy to advise on productive ways to navigate challenges that arise.

Stephanie’s contributions have significantly enhanced our projects and team culture. Her professionalism and creativity are commendable, and I recommend you seize the opportunity to work with Stephanie.
— Lisa Brown, Vice President of Design, Direct Supervisor at Verndale
Stephanie is an experienced and talented client-facing UX professional with an empathetic, client-focused approach. Her organization and ability to keep her eye on the ball in high pressure situations make her an invaluable member of any project team. As a team leader, she is able to manage down, up and across with ease, and takes feedback to her team promptly. Beyond her professional skills, she is a collaborative and inclusive teammate who cares about the people she works with and the organization she works for, and any organization would be lucky to have her.
— Ryan Dahlen, Vice President of Marketing, Uptime Legal Systems
I have had the distinct privilege of working with Stephanie Caldwell for three years now. She is an exceptional user experience professional. She brings deep knowledge and visitor empathy to every challenge. She is a strong accessibility evangelist and her organizational and communication skills are second to none. She brings insight and value to every project that she participates in. I could not recommend her more highly as both a subject matter expert and collaborator.
— Denise Preston, Project Management Director, Verndale
Stephanie has the unique and valuable skill of being able to turn a vision into a visually appealing user interface, design, or content piece that truly communicates the intended message. She listens intently to the client, makes a point to understand their style and ethos, and connotes the vision or image in a clear and modern way. Stephanie is not simply a designer who imposes her design sense on her clients; rather, she tailors and personalizes the look and feel to the client’s sensibility. This is why I have worked with Steph at four different companies and have introduced her to many of my colleagues who are seeking design expertise.
— Paul Krasinski, CEO, Founder at Epicenter Experience LLC
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Stephanie as our User Experience Lead, and I am continually impressed by her exceptional communication skills and dedication to solving customer problems. Stephanie has a unique ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, ensuring that everyone on the team understands the vision and objectives. Her collaborative approach fosters an environment where ideas flourish, and solutions are reached efficiently. Stephanie’s commitment to user-centric design is evident in every project she leads, resulting in products that exceed customer expectations. Working alongside her was an absolute delight!
— Kevin Schofield, Director of Digital Marketing at Valtech & OMVP in Strategy
There simply aren’t enough good things to say about this girl. She’s fast, hungry, creative, business-savvy, and wise beyond her years. Speaking of years, over the past few I’ve watched her grow into a UX design machine who’s effortlessly comfortable taking on a multitude of challenges in a variety of industries. From hospitality and luxury all the way to industrial supplies, she’s created, sold and built some seriously bangin’ experiences that engage and deliver on both brand promise and conversion. She’s also a world-class instagrammer who’ll find you the best sales on the cutest leggings the internet has to offer. In short: much smart, very wow. Would work with again.
— Deb Grant, Creative Director at GLOW Social & Digital Agency
Having had the pleasure of working alongside Stephanie on numerous projects spanning various game and design companies, I can confidently attest to her exceptional skills and professionalism. Stephanie’s meticulous attention to detail is unmatched, and her commitment to delivering high-quality work is truly admirable. She approaches every project with enthusiasm and dedication, consistently exceeding expectations. Stephanie’s positive attitude and collaborative nature make her a joy to work with, and her contributions have been integral to the success of each and every project. I wholeheartedly recommend Stephanie for any endeavor requiring top-notch design and UX expertise with a true professional attitude.
— Chris Georgenes, Supervisor at Game Show Network
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Steph for several years, and she is an incredibly talented and engaging designer. I was extremely confident in hiring her to create my business logo, and her proactiveness and innovation demonstrated her commitment to delivering the best outcome. Steph is a great partner who pays attention to the details and builds thoughtful experiences and aesthetics. She will be an asset to any team!
— Stephanie Shaw, Stephanie Shaw Product Consulting
Stephanie has been one of our go-to designers over the past few years. We keep going back to her because she’s responsive, reliable, receptive and precise in her work. She’s a pleasure to work with and takes feedback incredibly well. Since we’ve worked together for a while now, she has a knack for knowing what we’re looking for without much back and forth. We’re so glad she’s been a longtime designer for us!
— Sarah Coppinger, Director of Marketing, The Handle Bar Indoor Cycling Studios
Stephanie is a website genius! She is an expert in her field and it shows not only through her ability to create the website, but her poignant suggestions concerning eye appeal, demographics and ways to increase your exposure. She works hard and I have never waited more than a couple of hours for her to update my site when it needed adjustments. She is also, quite possibly, one of the kindest people I’ve met, which makes it so easy to collaborate with her.
— Kaileen Sanner, Owner, Kindred Spirits Wellness
Stephanie is a very qualified and dedicated user experience designer. I had the honest pleasure of working with her on several projects at SessionM and her ability to recognize the issues in the product, input the changes needed to improve the flow and design was truly appreciated and amazing. I wish her the best in her career!
— Samuel Miller, Graphic Designer, SessionM
We’ve been working with Stephanie for over 2 years and we’re always happy with her hard work! She is a responsive, motivated designer and takes initiative to go above and beyond her role to ensure a project gets done. Stephanie is incredibly open to feedback and makes the editing process a breeze. She has strong, proactive communication skills that keep projects rolling and see them through from beginning to end. Stephanie has risen to every deadline we’ve proposed - even those requiring a very quick turn around. She is easy to collaborate with, creative, focused and fun to work with.
— Chanel Luck, Owner, Radiant Yoga Boston

Yoga

Stephanie is the definition of a great yoga teacher. She challenges her students individually, allowing them to grow and develop at their own speeds. As a non-experienced yoga student myself, the classes I’ve had the opportunity to attend, Stephanie has made everyone feel comfortable and confident, regardless of skill level. Her calming and relaxing aura is infectious and I’d highly recommend Stephanie to teach your next yoga experience.
— Kelsey Rahilly, Yoga Student
Steph’s yoga classes are a great introduction for people who are entirely too used to sitting at a desk all day. Well-paced, great stretches, and designed for all ability levels. I always feel more awake and ready to tackle the day after these classes!
— Doug Yoder, Yoga Student
The essence of a good teacher is their ability to listen and adapt to the needs of their students. As an experience designer in mindset, and in profession, Steph understands how to uncover the need behind every student’s ask. She intuitively knows how to observe the physical body to then respond with safe movement patterns and heart-led teachings. Her yoga is that of creating an experience, that of accessibility, and that of connecting mind to body. She offers all her students — ranging from alls skill-levels — a moment to come to their mat. There is nothing more beautiful, and more yogic than that.
— Jackie Reilly, Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher
As a beginner and apprehensive yogi, I absolutely love Steph’s classes. She caters to all levels of yoga, which helps me to feel challenged but not lost. Her teaching is easy to follow, and she demonstrates many modifications if needed! Her classes are a variety of soothing and relaxing, as well as challenging. I always feel better after taking one of Stephanie’s classes, and can’t wait until I can take one in person!
— Maggie Nichols, Yoga Student