Meet Steven.

Senior UX Researcher & Designer | Product Strategist with PM Experience | PhD(C) in Cognitive & Instructional Psychology

Decoding human minds to create better product experiences.


3rd Floor Magic

About

Designing Experiences with Human Insight and AI Power

Dancing Towards the Future

I’m passionate about embracing new technologies, especially AI, to enhance product and UX design through research & design. I have experience leveraging AI within the product ecosystem and I thrive on incorporating cutting-edge tools to create better, more human-centered products. Change excites me, and I welcome innovation with open arms. My curiosity fuels constant learning.

Unicorns are REAL

As a mixed-methods obsessed product & UX adventurer, I bring a bad-ass multipurpose tool of expertise to every challenge. With formal training in everything from AI-driven research and design psychology to hands-on user journey maps and business strategy. My approach blends scientific rigor with creative flair. Whether buried in messy data, or sketching in Figma with fellow designers, I build experiences that make sense.

DaVinci was Right

Leonardo was right: everything in this universe is interconnected! Inspired by Leonardo since childhood, I’ve shaped my life in a polymathic style. With five degrees spanning business, design, science, human-computer interaction, and a PhD candidacy in cognitive psychology, this interdisciplinary journey fuels my passion for crafting exceptional UX and product experiences… and I still love design, a lot!


SKILLS


A Broad Range &
Deep Impact.

Versatile experties accross diverse product roles — driving deep impact through evolving skills and collaborative learning.


Strengths

Mixed-Methods Senior Researcher & Designer backed by Advanced Degrees

Cross-functional Leadership & Communication

C-Suite Translator

Presenting Complex Insights with Clarity

Cross-trained in Design, Business, & Cognitive Strategies

Skills

Generative & Evaluative Mixed-Methods Research

Product Management Scrum & Agile

Focus groups, In-Depth Interviews, Surveys, Complex Data Analysis

Regression Analysis, Large Data Sets, & A/B Testing

Degreed UX Designer

Front-End Dev Certifiied


PROJECTS


Bringing Great Product Experiences to Life

Project presentations are tailored to each client or interview need.

I offer focused walkthroughs and case studies, drawing on experience in enterprise, retail, fintech, health & wellness, telecom, and consumer product design.

For a personalized project review, Message me on LinkedIn.



PUBLICATIONS


Recent Articles & Publications

  • AI Meets Human Understanding: How Cognitive Semiotics Validates and Enhances Product Insights

Understanding how humans create meaning can empower product teams and UX professionals to validate and enhance AI-generated insights, leading to more impactful product experiences.

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