Steven Nydam
@stevennydam
Creative UX/UI designer focused on enhancing user experiences.
What I'm looking for
As a passionate UX/UI designer, I thrive on creating user-centered designs that enhance digital experiences. With a strong foundation in conducting UX audits and designing end-to-end user flows, I have successfully collaborated with clients to align design solutions with their business objectives. My expertise in Figma allows me to bring concepts to life through high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes, ensuring clarity and engagement in every project.
Throughout my career, I have led various design initiatives, including the development of a data-driven web dashboard and an immersive VR training application that improved training effectiveness by 30%. My commitment to accessibility and inclusive design principles ensures that I create seamless experiences for all users. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in the field of UX/UI design, always seeking to enhance user satisfaction and drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX/UI Designer
Freelance
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Conducted UX audits to evaluate navigation, layout, and interaction patterns, uncovering usability issues and informing design improvements that enhanced clarity and engagement across digital experiences. Designed end-to-end user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma to support responsive web and mobile products, bringing concepts to life through thoughtful,
UX/UI Design Specialist
EXO Insights
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Gathered requirements and collaborated with stakeholders to design a data-driven web dashboard that integrated biosensor and eye-tracking data, enabling performance analysis and improved decision-making in simulated training environments. Applied data visualization techniques to transform complex datasets into user-friendly formats, supporting seamless analysis and informed business decisions acro
UX/UI Designer & Researcher
Rogers Innovation Lab
May 2020 - Apr 2021 (11 months)
Facilitated design thinking workshops with B2B clients to identify 5G technology use cases and align business requirements with strategic opportunities for 5G solution deployment. Synthesized workshop insights into clear business and functional requirements, securing leadership approval and driving roadmap alignment.
UX/UI Designer
Clearpath Robotics
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)
Designed and implemented coach marks for client-facing application, using sketching, wireframing, and rapid prototyping, leading to a more accessible and streamlined customer onboarding experience. Led user research sessions with 15 participants, identifying key pain points and mapping user journeys to inform system enhancements and improve end-user experience.
UX/UI Designer
General Motors
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Conducted usability testing with 14 participants to validate and improve ebike setup documentation, resulting in a 50% reduction in setup time and a 200% increase in successful task completion. Analyzed user behavior data and iterated on content structure to refine ebike setup experience, improving clarity and reducing onboarding friction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Waterloo
Bachelors of Applied Science, Systems Design Engineering
2016 - 2021
Studied Systems Design Engineering, focusing on the interdisciplinary aspects of design and engineering. Gained expertise in problem-solving and system optimization.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Website
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