Steve Coleman
About Steve Coleman
Steve Coleman is a Senior User Experience Designer at FBD Insurance in Dublin, Ireland, with a background in both arts and sciences. He employs a double-diamond approach in UX design and has extensive experience in front-end coding and teaching UX/UI principles.
Work at FBD Insurance
Steve Coleman serves as a Senior User Experience Designer at FBD Insurance, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, he focuses on enhancing user experience through various design methodologies. His responsibilities include implementing user-centered design principles and ensuring accessibility standards are met in front-end design projects. Steve utilizes a complete double-diamond approach to facilitate discovery, ideation, concepts, and journey mapping, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the user experience.
Education and Expertise
Steve Coleman has a solid educational background in design and user experience. He studied at the National College of Art and Design, where he earned a Master's degree in 2009. He furthered his education at the Digital Skills Academy, achieving a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science from 2013 to 2014. His expertise encompasses a range of UX design methodologies, including moderated lab testing, guerrilla testing, and ethnographic observation, which he employs to gather insights for improving user experiences.
Current Role as UX UI Teacher
In addition to his role at FBD Insurance, Steve Coleman has been teaching UX UI at Dublin CODING School since 2021. In this position, he shares his knowledge and experience with students, focusing on best practices in user experience design. His teaching includes facilitating SME interviews and co-creation workshops, which aim to enhance user experience strategies among aspiring designers. This role allows him to contribute to the development of future professionals in the field.
UX Design Methodologies and Tools
Steve Coleman employs a variety of best practice tools in his UX design work, including Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD. These tools enable him to create both low and high fidelity concepts as well as interactive prototypes. His design process incorporates a complete double-diamond approach, which guides the stages of discovery, ideation, concepts, and journey mapping. He also focuses on implementing AAA standard accessibility in his front-end design projects, ensuring inclusivity for all users.
Technical Skills in Front-End Coding
Steve Coleman possesses strong technical skills in front-end coding, utilizing languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. He is proficient in frameworks including React JS and Angular, which enhance his ability to implement effective user experience designs. His coding expertise complements his design skills, allowing him to create functional and visually appealing interfaces that meet user needs.