Stefanie Mabadi

Stefanie Mabadi is an entrepreneurial-minded professional with a wealth of experience in leading teams through the user-centered design process for Fortune 50 companies, nonprofits, and cultural institutions.

She excels in directing high-performing teams to drive organizational change, transform products and services, and enter new markets, leveraging qualitative research, data analytics, and innovative concept exploration.

Stefanie is known for her exceptional communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and organizational awareness, enabling her to build trust and guide teams through complex problem-solving and change management.

Her passion lies in solving challenging problems, using user-centered data to drive creativity, engaging in upfront strategic planning, and mentoring junior researchers and designers to enhance their skills.

She holds a diverse educational background in photography, anthropology, and economics with international study experience, and has held key positions in reputable organizations such as Dig In UX, Kin + Carta, projekt202, and various museums and design firms.