Stephen Mc Guinness
About Stephen Mc Guinness
Stephen McGuinness is a Senior Product Designer currently working at Clio in Vancouver, Canada. He has extensive experience in product and UI design, having previously held positions at GitLab, lululemon, and TELUS Digital.
Work at Clio
Stephen Mc Guinness serves as a Senior Product Designer at Clio, a cloud-based legal technology company. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the design and development of user-centric solutions. His work focuses on enhancing the user experience within legal technology, ensuring that the products meet the needs of legal professionals.
Previous Experience at GitLab Inc.
Prior to his current position, Stephen worked at GitLab Inc. as a Product Designer (UX) in the Marketing department. He held this role for one year, from 2020 to 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. His responsibilities included designing user experiences that supported marketing initiatives and improved user engagement.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Mc Guinness holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications from Technological University Dublin, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. He also earned a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design from Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education between 2004 and 2007. His expertise includes using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, and Adobe Suite, among others.
Background in Design
Stephen has a diverse background in design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His experience includes positions as a UI Designer at TELUS Digital and lululemon, as well as a Lead Design Consultant at 123.ie. He has also held visual design roles at Global Mechanic and POWERSHiFTER, among others, showcasing his versatility in the design field.
Design Methodologies and Collaboration
Stephen focuses on educating organizations about the importance of design and problem-solving at early stages of projects. He employs brainstorming and ideation techniques such as wire-framing, white-boarding, and storyboarding to enhance project understanding. He is passionate about fostering cross-functional collaboration to align design efforts with business needs.