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Shaping a Holistic Perspective
Starting my career as a front-end developer, I quickly recognized the impact of good design on user experiences, particularly within the 8-point grid system. This realization fueled my transition to Full-stack Design, allowing me to collaborate seamlessly across design, marketing, and development teams.
Inspiration from Salesforce’s Token-Based Design System
A pivotal moment in my journey was in 2014 witnessing Salesforce’s innovative approach to design systems through their token-based system. Seeing how it brought consistency and scalability to their vast product ecosystem resonated deeply with my passion for harmonizing design and development.
Embracing this inspiration, I integrated token-based principles into my own design philosophy. The result? I developed my first token-based design system for SOS Children’s Villages in 2015 which spans more than 40 countries. The best part is that the token-based design systems are universally applicable across multiple digital products such as Web, App, and Mail as well as different Front-End frameworks such as Angular, React, and Ionic.
My portfolio reflects this journey—highlighting projects that showcase the successful integration of token-based design principles. Feel free to explore and reach out for more insights into this transformative approach!
Return to Front-End Development Roots
With the widespread adoption of token-based design systems in front-end libraries and frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, Tailwind, and ChakraUI, I found myself drawn back to my roots. While not a fully-fledged Front-End developer, my strength lies in the creative side — skillfully managing colors, spacing, typography, animations, shadows, and more. I bring designs to life, infusing them with a visually stunning and interactive user experience.
My portfolio showcases this unique blend of design and front-end expertise, demonstrating the seamless integration of creativity into functional, user-centric solutions.
For six years, I served as a global marketing/fundraising consultant for SOS Children’s Villages and later for an array of esteemed clients like Stieglbräu, Element3, Coinswap, Rivermate, Vivare Gesundheitszentrum, and more. This extensive experience allowed me to navigate the unique landscapes of both local and international markets.
Key Marketing Tasks Regularly Performed:
I’ve managed a few global brand campaigns such as NoChildAlone, Jar of Love as well as a few multinational initiatives. I regularly support clients on local campaigns in different digital spaces.
I Live in Innsbruck, Austria. I spend most of my time here, but am a regular traveler and enjoy working remotely.
I am available.
Yes and no. I can work with you continuously for months, even years together, but I prefer to stick to a freelancer basis. However, except for the terms of engagement, for all practical purposes you shall consider it fulltime.
It’s negotiable.
I work alone. However, I am well-connected with some very talented individuals which are always willing to help.
IAMSTEFAN
A Full-Stack Software Designer
March 2022 - Today
InnCredible StudioDesignOps Specialist & Freelancer
April 2016 - December 2021
SOS Children's Villages InternationalApr 2018 - Dec 2021 - DesignOps Lead & Digital Marketing
Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 - Global Fundraising Advisor, UX/UI Designer, DesignOps Lead
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016 - Fundraising Coordinator, UX/UI Designer
November 2011 - January 2015
BulprosFront-End Developer
1. What do we know? Organize all the input we have on the project → Miro, Figjam – Research, analytics and past survey repository
2. What do we want to know? Scope agreement, research methods, and reference for quick decision-making.
3. How will we know? Define research flow & schedule participants
4. Let’s know – gather insights from interviews
5. Synthesis – refine insights & prioritize
5. Preliminary UX Report – Stakeholder presentation with action shortcuts & interactive widgets
2. Competitor keywords analysis – Identify best action keywords & next-best action keywords
3. Create Unique SEO Landingpages for each use case the business might take.
4. Comprehensive Content Outline
5. SEO valid content
6. Generic Link Building – social media, TripAdvisor, recruitment platforms
7. Link Building via Communities – Reddit, Quora, Local News
8. Keep track of Rankings – Google Search Console, Ubersuggest, SearchMetrics