Steward’s community-lending platform empowers individuals to invest in ecological and economic regeneration. My goal was to craft a design language and user interface that seamlessly connects farmers with everyday lenders, futher fostering trust and loan accessibility.
Client:
Steward
My Role:
Product & Graphic Designer
Year:
2021 - Ongoing
Service Provided:
UI/UX, Web Design, Marketing, Illustration & Print
As Steward’s first in-house designer, I focused on building foundational design frameworks to improve efficiency and consistency. I developed Steward’s design system, refined the lending interface, and improved security compliance within the user onboarding process. More recently, I redesigned the primary landing page for farmers looking to connect with Steward’s funding network.
I also had the opportunity to expand Steward’s visual brand through illustration and print media, aiming to build trust and establish a more distinctive identity. With a limited library of custom photography, my focus was on reducing reliance on generic stock imagery and creating visuals that felt authentic and aligned with Steward’s mission.
Key contributions include:
Developing Steward's design system and foundational design language
Improved SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) security compliance in the user onboarding
Worked as a strategic partner, actively adapting design decisions to evolving user needs throughout my time with Steward’s team