Heather Stiles
Senior UX Designer & Researcher
She/Her
Heather is a human-centered, data-driven product designer specializing in bringing complex B2B SaaS and AI products to life, driving bottom-line impact, user success & customer delight. She has experience leading design, digital product, and marketing initiatives at both small startups and large global corporations, in industries including education, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution.
Heather is a "root cause enthusiast," believing that the best experiences are created when user's needs & goals are fully considered, and the systems they work within are well understand, so that the designed interventions fit for both. She is most satisfied when a design is achieved with the right amount of complexity. Furthermore, she knows collaborating with the business is crucial to hone product strategy, negotiating smart trade-offs between what can be designed and what should be built.
Heather has a B.S. in Graphic Communication from California Polytechnic, and certifications in production design and product management.
Fun fact
Heather is happily married with two little girls and a house full of plants. When not immersed in a creative project you may find her reading old newspapers, at early morning yoga, or finding furniture on the side of the road.
