Profile

First off, thank you for perusing the site and reading what I have to say. That’s awfully nice of you. Second, allow me to tell you a bit about me.

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Since 2012 I’ve specialized in brand, print, digital, advertising, product, and web design. I primarily work with small businesses, but I’ve also had the opportunity to work with organizations like Wings Credit Union, The Perfect Workout, Integrity Bank, PROMENIQ, Magnum Shooting Center, and the YMCA.

Currently, I manage a team of designers at WickedThink Marketing, where I serve as Senior Art Director.

Outside of design, I’m into genuine connections, black T-shirts, coffee, LEGO, and old vinyl. My wife and I love traveling the world, but when we’re home in Colorado Springs, you’ll usually find me enjoying some nerdy hobbies or occasionally pretending I like hiking.

Favorite Video Games: The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption 2, Age of Empires, Spyro, and Elden Ring.

Favorite Books: Book of James, Book of Hosea, Hunger Games Series, Start With Why, The Brand Gap.

Favorite Bands: Twenty One Pilots, The 1975, BTS, Valley, Linkin Park.

Favorite Movies: Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Lord Of The Rings, Perfect Days, Princess Mononoke, The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Process

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Understand

Discover

We start by understanding your brand—its vision, goals, challenges, and audience—laying the groundwork for everything that follows.

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Understand

Discover

We start by understanding your brand—its vision, goals, challenges, and audience—laying the groundwork for everything that follows.

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Focus

Define

I synthesize insights into a clear point of view, identifying opportunities and defining the problem we’re solving.

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Focus

Define

I synthesize insights into a clear point of view, identifying opportunities and defining the problem we’re solving.

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Explore

Develop

I explore potential solutions through design, prototyping, and iteration—testing ideas, gathering feedback, and refining what works.

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Explore

Develop

I explore potential solutions through design, prototyping, and iteration—testing ideas, gathering feedback, and refining what works.

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Send It

Deliver

I refine the chosen solution into a polished outcome, and provide you final assets and guidance so you can implement with confidence.

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Send It

Deliver

I refine the chosen solution into a polished outcome, and provide you final assets and guidance so you can implement with confidence.

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Experience

Education

Gooey Cube

Google UX Design

Art Director

Professional Certificate

2020 - Present

2022

WickedThink Marketing

Pikes Peak State College

Art Director

Professional Certificate's

2018 - Present

2012 – 2015

Neon Pig Creative

Digital Image Certificate

UI Designer

Professional Certificate

2017 - 2018

2014

Mountain Springs Church

Design to Print Certificate

Student Life Coordinator

Professional Certificate

2014 - 2017

2014

Freelance

Web Design Certificate

Art Director / Visual Designer

Professional Certificate

2012 - Present

2014

Awards

3 Gold Addy Award's

2018

2 Silver Addy Award's

2016

2 Silver Addy Award's

2016

Clients

Education

Google UX Design

Professional Certificate

2022

Pikes Peak State College

Professional Certificate's

2012 – 2015

Digital Image Certificate

Professional Certificate

2014

Design to Print Certificate

Professional Certificate

2014

Web Design Certificate

Professional Certificate

2014

Testimonial

"Stephen captured the essence of our space and vibe perfectly, bold confidence, cool details, and a brand that connects with our members and staff."

Todd, CEO of Magnum Shooting Center

"Stephen captured the essence of our space and vibe perfectly, bold confidence, cool details, and a brand that connects with our members and staff."

Todd, CEO of Magnum Shooting Center

"Stephen captured the essence of our space and vibe perfectly, bold confidence, cool details, and a brand that connects with our members and staff."

Todd, CEO of Magnum Shooting Center

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