Stephanie is a globally recognized leader in design. Her extensive experience is focused on the strategic translation of brands into new products and services. At Smart Design's New York studio, she is a creative director and mentor for multi-disciplinary teams encompassing strategy, product development, interaction and communication.

Stephanie strives to create positive behavior change through an inclusive design approach; one that is rooted in the fundamental belief that the most effective design depends on a deep empathy and understanding of people, culture and behavior.

Frequently sharing her expertise and thinking with audiences ranging from venture capitalists to government agencies, her perspectives on innovating through inclusive design, and saving women from bad design, have appeared in publications such as Fast Company, and the Huffington Post. A passionate advocate for social impact, Stephanie serves as Design Advisor on the Board of Simprints, a not-for-profit tech company looking to close the identification gap of over 1 billion people in regions marked by poverty.

Over the years, Stephanie's design solutions have been featured in over 50 publications, with her work receiving prestigious accolades by The One Show, Cannes Lions, Graphis, The Clio's, The Type Directors Club and AIGA.