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Design for Humans.
Results for Business.

I help big teams untangle the messy stuff—making digital tools that people actually want to use (instead of cursing at). From airlines to pharma, I turn complex challenges into simple, satisfying experiences (and yes, the numbers back it up).

AEP
AT&T
All Nippon Airways
BP
Boston Consulting Group
California DHCS
Florida Power & Light
Johnson & Johnson
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Southwest Gas
United Airlines
Google
AEP
AT&T
All Nippon Airways
BP
Boston Consulting Group
California DHCS
Florida Power & Light
Johnson & Johnson
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Southwest Gas
United Airlines
Google
Specialized Expertise

Enterprise UX
& Design Systems

Focused on user experience design for complex enterprise environments. Balancing user needs with business requirements, regulatory compliance, and technical constraints.

Regulatory Design Systems

Creating design systems that meet FDA compliance requirements while maintaining usability. Experience across pharmaceutical and healthcare platforms.

Janssen, Healthcare Clients

Mission-Critical Applications

Designing user interfaces for high-stakes environments where accuracy and efficiency are essential. Focus on reducing errors and improving workflows.

United Airlines, CA DHCS

Process Optimization

Improving operational efficiency through thoughtful design solutions. Documented improvements in productivity and accuracy across enterprise applications.

Enterprise Clients

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Working effectively with diverse stakeholders including legal, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver solutions that meet all requirements.

IBM, Google, BP

Senior UX & Product Designer

UX Designer
& Systems Thinker

Senior UX Designer with six years of experience at IBM, specializing in enterprise applications and design systems. I focus on creating scalable solutions that balance user needs with business requirements.

Stephen Bowman professional headshot
Available for Senior/Lead RolesLake Bluff, IL • Remote

Design Philosophy

"Good design should be invisible—enabling users to accomplish their goals efficiently and without friction."

I focus on creating intuitive interfaces that work within complex organizational and regulatory requirements. My approach emphasizes systematic thinking and scalable design solutions.

6+ Years

Enterprise UX

Fortune 500

Client Focus

Working within constraints

Understanding regulatory requirements, legacy systems, and budget limitations as design parameters. Creating effective solutions that work within real-world constraints.

Systems-first approach

Designing reusable components and patterns that scale across multiple applications. Prioritizing consistency and maintainability for long-term success.

Focus on outcomes

Prioritizing practical improvements that enhance user efficiency and satisfaction over purely aesthetic considerations.

Currently seeking:

Senior or Lead UX positions focused on enterprise applications, design systems, and complex problem-solving.

Career Timeline

A detailed look at my journey—from marketing roots to leading UX for Fortune 500 clients.

Senior UX Designer

Feb 2018 - Mar 2024
IBM

Focused on enterprise UX design for Fortune 500 companies. Specialized in navigating complex requirements, stakeholder needs, and regulatory constraints while delivering user-centered solutions.

  • California DHCS: 40% reduction in design task time, 25% increase in claims submission accuracy, State award for process optimization
  • Google Customer Care Dashboard: 50% reduction in agent context switching, Secured multi-year contract extension
  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals: Unified 18 pharmaceutical brands, 80% reduction in UI inconsistencies, 20% faster FDA approval processes
  • AT&T Wireless CxT: 20% increase in customer retention, 600-page strategic research deck
  • BP BPme Food Ordering: Secured multimillion-dollar contracts for IBM, Delivered fully interactive MVP prototypes
  • All Nippon Airways: 15% increase in mobile bookings, Strategic UX 2020 roadmap for international expansion
  • United Airlines Dashboard: 250% improvement in complaint resolution efficiency, Increased productivity from 2 to 7 resolutions per hour
Enterprise UXAI IntegrationHealthcareAviationEnergy

Associate Account Executive

Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
Yelp Inc.

Account management role focused on helping small businesses improve their online presence. Developed understanding of user needs and business objectives.

SalesClient RelationsRevenue Generation

Digital Marketing Intern

May 2013 - Aug 2014
Grainger

Digital marketing internship focused on data analysis and content strategy. Gained experience in translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.

Digital MarketingAnalyticsContent Strategy

Vibe Coding & Personal Projects

Where design thinking meets code reality. I experiment with calm technology, creative coding, and the intersection of UX and frontend development—always learning, always building.

Asphalt Affirmations

Asphalt Affirmations

AI-Lyric Analyzer

A web app that turns song lyrics into AI-generated reflections and insights.

Curiosity-driven projects and nostalgia + AI = compelling UX.
Tailwind CSS
Manus AI
Gemini
Notes on Being

Notes on Being

UX Meditation Tool

A mobile-first app for when you're overthinking—no feeds, no navigation, just calm interaction.

The most innovative UX is often about what you remove, not what you add.
Tailwind CSS
Custom animations
Portfolio Rebuild

Portfolio Rebuild

From Squarespace to Custom Code

This website—rebuilt from scratch using modern dev tools.

Building your own portfolio lets you experiment with the same design thinking you bring to client work.
Claude Code
Cursor
Tailwind CSS
shadcn/ui
Vercel
Builder's Notes

Builder's Notes

Behind the Scenes

Video documentation of my design and dev process—raw, not polished demos.

Recent focus: Onboarding flows that fade instead of instruct, components that feel alive, and AI integrations that add meaning.
Screen recording
Cursor
Claude Code
Prototyping tools

Want to follow my design + code journey? I share thoughts on LinkedIn about the intersection of UX and frontend development.