Stewart Pressney, Designer in Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Stewart Pressney

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Bio

Stewart has developed an award-winning design and prototyping workflow proven successful in healthcare, education, and eCommerce. His work has guided numerous startups as they enter the market, enabled multiple small businesses to transform, and helped publicly traded companies pivot toward a brighter future.

Portfolio

Work Experience

Product Designer

2023 - 2024
CR Score Inc.
  • Built a website using the Wix learning management system.
  • Implemented 40 modules and activities to help kids kickstart their college prep journey.
  • Implemented Wix Checkout and connected the website to the client's bank account.
Technologies: Learning Management Systems (LMS), Wix Installer, Wix, Web UI, Web UX, Visual Design

UI Designer

2023 - 2023
iTherapyDocs
  • Transformed a Rapid 2-week UI of the legacy EHR platform.
  • Improved menu design using Font Awesome icons and improved grid.
  • Enhanced dashboard with card-sorting exercise, simplified layouts, and lightweight CSS animations.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, Software as a Service (SaaS), Layout Design, Style Guides, Development, UI Development, UI Design, Dashboard Design, UX Prototyping

Lead UX Design

2021 - 2022
The Clorox Company - SFDC Group
  • Led UX design for the digital transformation of the iconic BBQ brand Kingsford Charcoal.
  • Delivered UX audit, information architecture, sitemap, and content taxonomies.
  • Prototyped wireframes and design system architecture using Figma.
Technologies: Product Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Design Sprints, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Figma, UX Prototyping, Design Systems

Web and Technical Content Developer

2020 - 2021
Altium
  • Designed and developed education.upverter.com to help schools teach STEM courses in their remote classrooms.
  • Designed and developed the upverter.com marketing page to help rebrand and pivot the web-based CAD tool. After pivoting and launching the upverter.com campaign and rebrand, the tool saw a 500% increase in top-funnel conversions.
  • Managed and mentored groups of students—design and digital marketing interns—on a semesterly basis, up to two team members at once.
  • Rolled out to over 2000 students in the USA, Canada, the UK, and India within three months of launching the education.upverter.com program.
  • Won two gold awards at the Stevie American business awards within six months of launching the education.upverter.com program.
Technologies: Agile UX, Sketch, Figma, Content Management Systems (CMS), Web App Design, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, Shopify, WordPress, Dashboard Design, eCommerce, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, eCommerce UX, Typography, InVision, Webflow, Writing & Editing, System Design, CSS, HTML, Learning Management Systems (LMS), User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Digital Brand Identity, Leadership, Design Leadership, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User Testing, User-centered Design (UCD), B2B, Heuristic Analysis, Service Design, UI Branding, Visual Design, App Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Consumer Products, Education Technology (Edtech), Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, UX Audits, Web Design, Landing Page Design, UX Prototyping, Design Systems

Shopify Developer

2020 - 2020
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
  • Developed an Etsy-like marketplace for a student art sale platform.
  • Sold over $40,000+ in the first seven days of sale.
  • Onboarded 200+ users onto the platform and organized 600+ artworks using a tag method.
  • Worked as Shopify developer and UX consultant on the project, being the sole practitioner from conception through completion of the sale.
Technologies: Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, Shopify, Dashboard Design, eCommerce, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, eCommerce UX, Typography, InVision, Webflow, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), CSS, HTML, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Figma, Digital Brand Identity, Leadership, Design Leadership, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User-centered Design (UCD), Visual Design, App Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Consumer Products, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, Landing Page Design, UX Prototyping

UX Consultant

2019 - 2019
Akinox Health Technologies
  • Provided design direction and UX audit of telemedicine platform designed for remote telemedicine in the province of Quebec Canada.
  • Provided HTML prototypes for numerous screens in telemedicine platform for referral workflow between clinicians at different hospitals for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment.
  • Provided journey maps for multiple application trajectories including eConsult, patient transfer, and sleep apnea treatment.
Technologies: Sketch, Webflow, CSS, HTML, Figma, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, Dashboard Design, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, Typography, InVision, HIPAA Compliance, Telemedicine, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Healthcare, Telemonitoring, Healthcare Management Systems, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User-centered Design (UCD), Heuristic Analysis, Visual Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, UX Prototyping

UX Consultant

2019 - 2019
ICAN Notes EHR
  • Provided UX audit of a platform for therapists and behavioral intervention specialists to track and document patient history.
  • Generated an HTML and CSS style guide for the development team that provided a concise set of elements to develop the product.
  • Provided InVision prototypes to accompany stories documented in Jira in weekly agile design sprints.
  • Delivered prototyped interaction for the core note-taking feature of the application.
  • Did streamline signup and onboarding with full adherence to HIPAA privacy guidelines.
Technologies: Webflow, InVision, Sketch, Figma, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, WordPress, Dashboard Design, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, Typography, HIPAA Compliance, Telemedicine, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health, CSS, HTML, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Healthcare, Telemonitoring, Healthcare Management Systems, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User-centered Design (UCD), Heuristic Analysis, UI Branding, Visual Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, UX Prototyping

Design and Marketing Director

2018 - 2019
ScopeMedia
  • Launched Simile AI app suite on Shopify app store, and helped grow support to over 2000 storefronts in six months.
  • Created and launched Simile AI Suite for Shopify with a user acquisition funnel consisting of paid Facebook, Instagram, and Adwords media as well as product introduction videos.
  • Designed the UX for an AI-powered fashion recommendation kiosk for retail spaces.
  • Designed the UX for an AI-powered fashion recommendation app for iPad.
  • Designed, developed, and launched scopemedia.com using Webflow.
  • Implemented user journey tracking using Google Analytics Conversion Goals.
  • Managed design team of around four designers and content producers acting as design and marketing director.
Technologies: Webflow, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, WordPress, InVision, Sketch, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, Shopify, Dashboard Design, eCommerce, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, eCommerce UX, Typography, Writing & Editing, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Figma, Digital Brand Identity, Design Leadership, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User Testing, User-centered Design (UCD), B2B, Heuristic Analysis, UI Branding, Branding, Visual Design, Logo Design, App Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Consumer Products, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, Landing Page Design, UX Prototyping, Design Systems

UX Consultant

2018 - 2018
CBRE
  • Helped provide proof of concept prototypes to the Hana Workspaces team using Nexudus workplace management CMS.
  • Developed MVP of Nexudus CMS using CBRE branding for presentation to key C-suite stakeholders.
  • Provided CSS design system for use with Nexudus CMS components.
Technologies: Sketch, CSS, HTML, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, eCommerce UX, Typography, InVision, Webflow, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Figma, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User-centered Design (UCD), B2B, Visual Design, App Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, UX Prototyping

UX Design | Front-end Developer

2018 - 2018
Caera Health
  • Designed and helped to implement UI for patient support platform for mental health professionals.
  • Completed competitive analysis of patient engagement tools and illustrated competitive landscape.
  • Mapped customer journey throughout care plan creation and monitoring.
  • Worked with clinical advisors to refine scheduling and workshop user flows.
  • Worked to facilitate A/B test-driven design process.
  • Built company's website on the WordPress framework.
Technologies: User Interface (UI), SCSS, InVision, Sketch, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, WordPress, Dashboard Design, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, eCommerce UX, Typography, HIPAA Compliance, Telemedicine, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health, CSS, HTML, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Figma, Healthcare, Telemonitoring, Healthcare Management Systems, Digital Brand Identity, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User-centered Design (UCD), Heuristic Analysis, UI Branding, Mobile First, Branding, Visual Design, Logo Design, App Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Consumer Products, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, UX Prototyping

UX Designer and WordPress Developer

2017 - 2018
myMedEd
  • Helped to build a new brand and WordPress website for the company.
  • Built four registration websites for medical education conferences using WordPress for myMedEd's clients.
  • Developed a new logo and brand guidelines for the client.
Technologies: Sketch, WordPress, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, Typography, InVision, HIPAA Compliance, Telemedicine, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health, CSS, HTML, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Figma, Healthcare, Telemonitoring, Healthcare Management Systems, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User-centered Design (UCD), Branding, Visual Design, Logo Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, UX Prototyping

UX Design Strategist

2016 - 2018
Reliq Health Technologies
  • Developed proof of concept prototypes on a weekly basis for team review for iOS Android and Web.
  • Collected round table feedback from clinical advisors on a weekly basis.
  • Strategized file hand-off and workflow for efficiency in the product development lifecycle.
  • Acted as product and features expert during the product development process.
Technologies: InVision, Sketch, Figma, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, Dashboard Design, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, eCommerce UX, Typography, Webflow, HIPAA Compliance, Writing & Editing, Telemedicine, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health, CSS, HTML, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Healthcare, Telemonitoring, Healthcare Management Systems, Digital Brand Identity, Design Leadership, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User Testing, User-centered Design (UCD), B2B, Heuristic Analysis, Service Design, UI Branding, Mobile First, Branding, Visual Design, Logo Design, App Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, UX Prototyping, Design Systems

UX Designer

2016 - 2016
Noratek Solutions
  • Conducted UX and Heuristics Audit of city inspection application.
  • Wireframed and prototyped mobile applications using native IOS and material design guidelines.
  • Developed a staged update strategy that first builds a live wireframe MVP for testing, and later to a fully polished UI.
  • Developed typographic style with a focus on readability and accessibility to fulfill user needs.
Technologies: InVision, Sketch, Responsive Web Apps, Wireframing, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, WordPress, Dashboard Design, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, Typography, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), CSS, HTML, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Figma, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User-centered Design (UCD), B2B, Heuristic Analysis, UI Branding, Visual Design, Consulting, Style Guides, Consumer Products, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, Web Design, UX Prototyping

UX Design Researcher

2014 - 2016
Emily Carr University of Art + Design Health Design Lab
  • Collaborated with numerous health authorities across BC to identify touchpoints that could be improved in an effort to increase patient satisfaction.
  • Led prototyping efforts for interaction design projects.
  • Presented to more than thirty feedback and patient advocacy groups, and engaged them in design research workshops.
  • Designed a simple survey tool that would display satisfaction results to staff members.
  • Led a design research seminar with 150 clinicians and patient advocates, then collating the research into a presentation outlining key concepts with prototypes in 24 hours.
  • Conducted literary review of patient-centered care initiatives.
  • Contributed to annual publication delivered to senior project stakeholders.
  • Developed concepts for acceptance testing within hospitals in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Managed the development a dynamic feedback app, with a team I assembled online.
Technologies: InVision, Sketch, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Design, UX Documentation, WordPress, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Web Development, Product Design, Typography, System Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health, CSS, HTML, Responsive Web Apps, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Figma, Healthcare, Telemonitoring, Healthcare Management Systems, Digital Brand Identity, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, User Testing, User-centered Design (UCD), Heuristic Analysis, Service Design, Visual Design, Style Guides, Mockups, UX Wireframes, User Flows, UX Prototyping

Education

2012 - 2016

Bachelor's Degree in Interaction Design

Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Certifications

JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT

Web Development Bootcamp

Lighthouse Labs Coding School

JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT

Web Development Essentials

Lighthouse Labs Coding School

Skills

Tools

InVision, Sketch, Wix, CAD, Wix Installer

Platforms

Figma, Shopify, Webflow, WordPress, WooCommerce, Thinkific

Industry Expertise

Education Technology (Edtech), Health, Health & Wellness, Consumer Products, Healthcare

Languages

SCSS, CSS, HTML, JavaScript

Other

User Interface (UI), eCommerce, Agile UX, Information Architecture (IA), Product Design, Wireframing, UX Research, UI Design, UX Documentation, eCommerce UX, Typography, MVP Design, UX Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Apps, Interactive Prototypes, Prototyping, Visual Design, Style Guides, Mockups, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Wireframes, User Flows, UX Audits, Landing Page Design, Web UX Design, UX Prototyping, Dashboard Design, HIPAA Compliance, Telemedicine, Content Management Systems (CMS), System Design, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Writing & Editing, Design Leadership, User Testing, User-centered Design (UCD), B2B, Heuristic Analysis, Service Design, UI Branding, Mobile First, Branding, Logo Design, App Design, Consulting, Design Systems, Digital Brand Identity, Sports & Athletics, Healthcare Management Systems, Telemonitoring, Web Development, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Web App Design, Interaction Design (IxD), UX Leadership, Mobile UX, Mobile UI, User Experience (UX), Learning Management Systems (LMS), EDA, Rebranding, Project Management, iOS UX Design, Internet of Things (IoT), Leadership, Design Sprints, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Web UI, Web UX, Software as a Service (SaaS), Layout Design, Development, UI Development, Content Strategy, Small Business Design, Product Photography, Brand Design

Experience

  • Product Design - 8 years
  • Wireframing - 8 years
  • UI Design - 8 years
  • UX Design - 8 years
  • Shopify - 6 years
  • eCommerce - 5 years
  • CSS - 5 years
  • HTML - 5 years
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