Stephanie Slater
About Stephanie Slater
Stephanie Slater is a Product Design and Research professional based in London, England, with extensive experience in user-centric design across various sectors, including fintech and legal tech. She has held multiple roles, including Head of Product at Hey Mirza and currently works at Cogo and ReUser Ltd.
Work at Cogo
Stephanie Slater has been working at Cogo as a Product Design & Research professional since 2022. In this role, she focuses on user-centric design, utilizing data-driven decision-making processes to enhance product design. Her responsibilities include validating ideas through prototypes, multi-variant testing, and rapid iteration, ensuring that user needs are effectively addressed.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Stephanie held several roles in product design and user experience. She worked as Head of Product at Hey Mirza from 2020 to 2021 and as Head of User Experience at Hollabox from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a UX/UI Designer at inCase™ and NHS Digital, and as a Visual Designer at Human Appeal. Her diverse experience spans various sectors, including fintech and legal tech.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Slater studied at The University of Sheffield, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in French Studies. She furthered her education at University of the Arts London, completing a Creative Direction Short Course. Additionally, she studied User Experience & User Interface Design at The Interaction Design Foundation and Graphic Design at Shillington Education. Her educational background supports her expertise in product design and user experience.
Background
Stephanie Slater began her career as a Project Manager at Enactus from 2013 to 2014. She also worked as a Careers Service Brand Manager at Sheffield Students' Union. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her transition into design roles, where she developed skills in user experience and product design. Over the years, she has built a strong track record in recruiting, mentoring, and managing tech teams.
Achievements in User-Centric Design
Stephanie advocates for user-centric design principles, emphasizing the importance of validating ideas through prototypes and testing. She has a proven ability to transform business problems into user-centered solutions, particularly in the fintech, legal tech, and UGC tech sectors. Her approach involves extensive research into user needs, which informs her design decisions and enhances the overall user experience.