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HELLO!
Welcome to my portfolio. With over a decade of UX experience, I specialize in crafting visually stunning and user-centric designs, as well as building and growing UX teams. Take a look around my portfolio!
12
Years of Experience
75+
Successful Projects
80,000+
Happy Users
A Bit About Me
Rock Climber
I have been passionately pursuing rock climbing for a couple of years now, starting my journey indoors at Vertical Endeavors, my local climbing gym. Recently, I ventured into the great outdoors and explored various breathtaking locations in the Midwest. Among them, my absolute favorite outdoor destination has to be Devils Lake in WI.
Dog Whisperer
I love Doggos! They have been an integral part of my life since childhood, and I've had the privilege of training numerous furry companions over the years. The bond and joy I experience with dogs are unparalleled. I'm always thrilled to discuss topics like dog psychology, training methods, and behavioral reconditioning.
Mountain Biker
I find immense joy in exploring the vast landscapes of this magnificent country on two wheels. Since 2009, I've been passionately engaged in mountain biking, an exhilarating pursuit that has taken me to breathtaking trails across the United States. My favorite places include Sedona, Grand Junction, Moab, and Copper Harbor.
Skill Stack
Research
Qualitative research including user interviews and surveys. Quantitative research including analytics and heatmaps. Expert reviews such as Heuristic research.
Wireframing
Sketches, low fidelity, high fidelity, and mockup wireframes using tools such as Figma and Axure.
Prototyping
Simple to complex interactions for desktop and mobile applications.
Usability Testing
Moderated and unmoderated sessions using tools such as Maze, UserTesting, and Loop 11.
Systems and Processes
Design thinking process, design systems, project requirements, and user story creation.
Design Sprints
Lead and participate in 4-day design sprints and lighting design jams.
Agile Methologies
Follow Agile, Scrum, and Kanban best practices. Create Kanban and Scrum boards using Jira.
Building Teams
Grow and expand UX design teams consisting of mentoring, design feedback, project next steps, resource allocation, and career growth paths.
Teams
With over 12 years of experience as a UX/UI designer and architect, I have thrived in diverse team environments, ranging from cross-functional collaborations to leading as the sole UX designer and seamlessly joining established teams. Whether building new teams from the ground up or integrating into existing workflows, I bring a versatile skill set and a passion for finding solutions to complex problems.
Team of One
There has been many times where I was the only UX designer within a company.
Small Teams
Many times over my career I've joined small UX teams consisting anywhere between 3-7 designers.
Growing Teams
I've had the pleasure of growing UX teams multiple times in my career.
Large Teams
I have also been part of large UX teams consisting of 15+ designers across multiple countries.
My Design Process
Below is the general process I follow for most projects I’m involved in, using the industry-standard design thinking approach. Depending on the project, certain steps may be shortened or skipped.
This step involves understanding the user’s perspective by observing and engaging with them to gain insights into their needs, wants, and problems.
The next step I follow is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be addressed. This involves synthesizing the information gathered during the empathize phase and clearly defining the problem in a way that is actionable.
The ideation phase is about generating a wide range of possible solutions to the problem. This involves brainstorming and exploring various ideas without any judgment or evaluation.
In this phase, I create a rough draft or a prototype of the solution that was selected in the ideation phase. The goal is to create a tangible representation of the solution that can be tested and refined based on feedback.
The final step involves testing prototypes with actual users to gather feedback and validate the solution. This step validate the solution the UX team comes up with meets the needs of the user and addresses the problem identified in the define phase. I use a combination of remote moderated and unmoderated methods using tools such as Maze.
Projects
This section provides an overview of the projects I have been involved in throughout the years. Feel free to look around.
Field Service
Web App
NetCredit
Web Site
Bike Retailer
Ecommerce
PocketGuard
Mobile App
Let's Get in Touch
Thank you for taking the time to view my portfolio. If you are interested in discussing any potential opportunities, please feel free to contact me via email or LinkedIn. I look forward to hearing from you.
- philjstark@gmail.com
- South Elgin, IL