Joe Steinkamp
About Joe Steinkamp
Joe Steinkamp serves as the Head of Design at Tegus, where he leads user research efforts and promotes a human-centered design process. He holds a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction and has extensive experience in design roles across various companies, including Walgreens and Shiftgig.
Work at Tegus
Joe Steinkamp serves as the Head of Design at Tegus, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads user research efforts, focusing on creating a user-centered design process. He emphasizes empowering team members to make informed design decisions and establishes a shared vision for design initiatives. His leadership in design at Tegus reflects a commitment to integrating user feedback into the design process.
Education and Expertise
Joe Steinkamp holds a Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the same institution, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in understanding user behavior and design principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Before joining Tegus, Joe Steinkamp accumulated extensive experience in design and user experience roles. He worked as a Senior User Experience Designer at Walgreens from 2011 to 2017, where he contributed to enhancing user interactions. He also held positions at Shiftgig, first as Lead UX Designer for six months in 2017 and then as Director of Design from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Partner at FST Servers LLP from 2010 to 2018, focusing on product and design.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joe Steinkamp has focused on design thinking and building partnerships within organizations. His approach involves evangelizing design principles and fostering collaboration among teams. His leadership style is centered on establishing a human-centered design process that empowers others to contribute to design decisions effectively.