About Me

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I am an accomplished design professional based in New York City, specializing in user experience and user interface design. With an extensive track record spanning 15 years, I have had the privilege of working in-house with renowned companies such as Chanel, Victoria’s Secret, Spotify, Calvin Klein, American Express, and many others. Throughout my career, I've taken pleasure in guiding UX and creative teams, steering them toward the successful execution of digital design projects.

My approach melds an intuitive understanding of digital consumers with a discerning design sensibility, employing impactful typographical treatments and leveraging advanced compositional and color theory. This fusion of skills positions me as a professional adept at seamlessly synthesizing both intricate technical requirements and creative visions.

Client List

Chanel Aéropostale Victoria’s Secret Elizabeth Arden Revlon StriVectin Vineyard Vines Brooks Brothers Calvin Klein David Barton Gym USA Studios Ralph Lauren AJ Madison Spotify Frost Productions Yorkson Legal dELiA*s Biaggi Lord & Taylor Hexicon Capital May Sky Inc. Alto Credit Boombox Inc. Macy's L'Oréal Carnitas Uruapan Nine West HUGE Source Media White Strand Entertainment HOLD NY American Express Mintbox Kate Spade Apparel Group Havas Worldwide Ogilvy & Mather Ronnybrook Farm La Prairie Intermix Gracious Home New York TOPSHOP TOPMAN Ziff Davis Enterprise Mattel

Testimonials

"Working with Stephen is always a pleasure. My partners and I have already used his services for several projects and we are truly pleased and amazed at his creativity. To me, the level of service and commitment you receive is key to a successful and thriving relationship. Stephen continuously exceeds my expectations and I am honored to offer a recommendation."

- Amus Stevens, CEO/ Founder, Alto Credit

 

"Stephen is fantastic! He clearly gets it and understands what we need to communicate. He is fast and extremely reliable in getting the job done. Feels like my own in-resource. Highly recommend him!"

- Michael Reichwald, President, Yorkson Legal

 

"Working with Stephen was an absolute pleasure. Stephen was tasked with the most important design job we have had to date...designing our new company logo which would be the foundation for all of our branding. I was completely satisfied with the end result, and constantly receive positive feedback about our new company logo. Stephen's dedication, and ability to distill our brand into his designs have been unparalleled by any design professional that we have worked with in the past."

- Marcos Carbajal, Owner, Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant (Chicago)

 

"It was a real pleasure to work with Stephen. He created the website and logo for my new company, White Strand Entertainment at the beginning of 2014.  I was really amazed by his creativity and how he was able to complete both the website and logo in such a timely fashion. I would highly recommend Mr. Mills to anyone that is looking to have a brilliant website or logo developed for their business."  

- Annie Matzkin, CEO & Executive Producer, White Strand Entertainment

Awards & Honors

Recognition by the University of Michigan for outstanding work in the field of Design.

Citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the HUV Project's work in Haiti and development of the HUV. 

Art work titled: "Homeless Utility Vehicle" Featured at the 2010 Biennale Internationale Design in Saint-Étienne France. The “Homeless Utility Vehicle” was also featured in the book “La Ville Mobile” By Constance Rubini, published in 2012.

Honorary speaker at the 2011 "Public Space and Homelessness: Exposing Research" conference at Cité du Design in Saint-Étienne France.