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Hi! I’m Stephen, a Senior Creative with a passion for digital-first design. I thrive on creating user-centered solutions that blend strategy and detail. My journey has taken me from iconic brands to innovative projects, always aiming to elevate the user experience and drive results. Let’s create something amazing together!
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Work Experience
Founder at Kook Design
June 1, 2009 - PresentLaunched Kook Design in 2009 and since then inspired and delivered digital transformation projects for world-leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands such as Versace, Hunter, and Affordable Art Fair. Led digital and print design, UX, art direction, branding, ecommerce packaging, and marketing/trade show graphics, including personalized ecommerce packaging and app UI/UX.
Design / UX Lead at Spoke
October 1, 2023 - PresentCreative lead on a global website redesign and digital transformation project. Worked closely with design and marketing teams to develop creative strategies that increased brand awareness and effectively translated client missions. Delivered full site redesigns with integrated scalable product personalization tools.
Creative Lead at Penny Black
October 1, 2023 - July 13, 2025Led all digital and print design-related activities including ecommerce packaging, UX/UI for commercial websites and customer apps, internal brand development, and marketing graphics.
Creative Lead (UX/UI) at Versace
March 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025Led full site redesign, digital transformation, creation of strategic brand guidelines ensuring alignment across departments, and designed UX/UI improvements for websites. Leveraged data and testing for validating design decisions and ensured brand standards were met across digital communications.
UX/UI Design Consultant at Affordable Art Fair
June 30, 2018 - July 13, 2025Provided UX/UI design consulting services.
Creative Director / UX/UI Design Consultant at Tangle Teezer
December 30, 2015 - September 30, 2017Redefined and directed branded multi-channel content, implemented new working processes and systems, managed production timelines, and led a cross-functional design team. Oversaw design execution and art direction across retail, print, digital and social channels. Delivered multiple design/UX iterations for the ecommerce platform.
Founder at Kook Design
June 1, 2009 - PresentAt Kook Design, we blend digital and print expertise to craft bold, modern brand experiences, driving digital transformations for luxury and lifestyle brands.
Design / UX Lead at Spoke
October 1, 2023 - PresentLeading the global website redesign at Spoke-London, including overhauling the Fit Finder and creating a new Design System.
Design Lead at Jo Malone
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Collaborated on Jo Vodka’s visual identity, from logo creation to packaging for three inaugural expressions launched in global travel retail.
Creative Lead at Penny Black
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025Oversaw all digital and print design, including personalized e-commerce packaging and UX/UI for the website.
Creative Lead (UX/UI) at Versace
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025Led the global website redesign and digital transformation, enhancing brand awareness and aligning with corporate goals.
UX/UI Design Consultant at Affordable Art Fair
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025Consulted on UX/UI design for the Affordable Art Fair website, contributing to an improved user experience.
Creative Director / UX/UI Design Consultant at Tangle Teezer
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025Directed UX and design initiatives across digital platforms and retail experiences.
Founder at Kook Design
June 1, 2009 - PresentKook Design blends digital and print expertise to craft bold, modern brand experiences, driving digital transformations for iconic luxury and lifestyle brands including Versace and Jo Malone.
Design / UX Lead at Spoke
October 1, 2023 - PresentDesign and UX lead on Spoke-London global website redesign, including Fit Finder overhaul, new key and campaign pages with interactive Mix/Match tool.
Design Lead at Jo Malone
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Collaborated with Jo Malone CBE to lead the design of Jo Vodka’s visual identity, including logo creation and full packaging for the brand's three inaugural expressions.
Creative Lead at Versace
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025Creative Lead on Versace’s global website redesign and digital transformation, boosting brand awareness and aligning with the brand’s mission.
UX/UI Design Consultant at Affordable Art Fair
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025Led UX/UI design consultative efforts to enhance user experience across the platform.
Creative Director / UX/UI Design Consultant at Tangle Teezer
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025Directed all design aspects, enhancing user experience and brand development.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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