Stephen Ellis

Stephen Ellis is a talented designer with a wealth of experience in UX/UI design, programming, and front-end development. He is dedicated to creating user-centered web and mobile experiences through a blend of creative and technical skills. Stephen's design process incorporates agile methodology, heuristic evaluations, user research, personas, wireframes, and prototypes to deliver products that meet both client and user needs.

With a background in Digital Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of South Florida, Stephen combines his artistic expertise with technological proficiency to bridge the gap between design and development. His portfolio includes a diverse range of projects such as art installations, websites, mobile apps, and web applications, demonstrating his ability to lead projects from concept development to final implementation.

Stephen's skills extend to visual design using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Axure. He excels in pattern library creation and the development of web and mobile assets. An advocate for continuous learning, Stephen stays up-to-date with design patterns and emerging technologies to enhance his cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.

In addition to his design career, Stephen has a strong background in photography, video, 3D animation, and game design. His experience in project management, technical training, and cross-team collaboration make him a versatile artist and educator. Stephen's educational background includes a Fullstack JavaScript Immersion program at Portland Code School, a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Florida, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Central Washington University.

Stephen has held various roles in reputable organizations such as Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF), Fauna Inc., New Relic, Inc., Avinode Group, Moda Health, AltSource, Inc., Forix, Stetson University, and the University of South Florida. Through these positions, he has honed his skills as a design mentor, product designer, UX/UI manager, and professor of Digital Arts.

Stephen Ellis's multifaceted background, combining artistry with technical expertise, positions him as a versatile professional capable of delivering innovative and user-centric design solutions across diverse platforms and industries.