Light of day is the portfolio of freelance Product Brand Motion Designer, Steve Ridgway
Steve Ridgway is a freelance designer with a focus on app design, web design, and branding design, particularly for startups. With a passion for helping emerging businesses establish their digital presence, Steve crafts user-friendly apps, visually appealing websites, and cohesive brand identities that resonate with target audiences.
Selected Projects ↓
App design for Meow Wolf, an innovative American arts and entertainment company renowned for its large-scale interactive and immersive art installations. Meow Wolf combines art, technology, and storytelling to create unique and captivating experiences. The app enhances these experiences by offering users interactive features, detailed information about installations, and immersive content that complements Meow Wolf’s distinctive artistic vision.
To gain a competitive edge, Deliveroo planned to launch a new supplier platform, Sourced by Deliveroo, designed to streamline the supply chain for restaurants. This platform would enable restaurants to quickly and easily source and order supplies for their inventories through a single, user-friendly app. By centralizing the ordering process, Sourced aims to simplify inventory management, enhance efficiency, and provide a seamless experience for restaurant partners.
Ellevate Football was founded with a bold vision to empower aspiring players worldwide by providing them with the essential tools and visibility needed to reach their full potential. By fostering talent and creating pathways to success, Ellevate Football strives to support players at all levels in achieving their goals and advancing their careers in the sport.
Hawwker is dedicated to helping people discover better food while supporting independent food vendors. The platform seamlessly integrates a user-friendly Vendor Web App with a customer-facing Eater App, creating a comprehensive system that connects both sides. The Vendor App allows food vendors to manage their offerings and engage with customers, while the Eater App provides users with an intuitive way to explore and order from a variety of independent food options. By bridging the gap between vendors and consumers, Hawwker aims to enhance the food experience for everyone involved and promote the growth of local food businesses.
Personal Projects ↓
Pulse is a user-friendly HIIT app designed to streamline workout creation and tracking. Its intuitive interface lets you easily design personalized routines tailored to your fitness goals. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or new to HIIT, Pulse provides a straightforward and effective way to achieve your workout goals.
Stax is designed to digitise the experience of visiting record shops and fairs in search of the vinyl you’d love to include in your collection. It connects collectors so they can share their records, and potentially agree to buy and trade the records they are hunting for.
This is me…
Hi, I’m Steve. Born and raised in Sunderland, living in County Durham with my two labradors, my partner, Louise and our daughter Lucy. Other than the aforementioned loves of my life, I love music, cinema, food, computer games, interior design and football.
This is what I do…
I am a versatile and seasoned designer with expertise in app design, web design, branding design, and motion design.
With 17 years of experience, I’ve worked with clients ranging from startups to established agencies, developing a strong understanding of both creative and strategic design elements. My skills span multiple platforms and media, allowing me to create engaging digital experiences, cohesive brand identities, and impactful motion graphics that effectively convey clients’ messages. My adaptability and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments have been central to delivering innovative solutions that achieve both creative and business objectives.
clippd
Senior Product Designer
Feb 2024 – Aug 2024
Fueled
Senior Product Designer
Apr 2022 – Oct 2023
Sage
Senior UX Designer
Apr 2021 – Apr 2022
hedgehog lab
Design Manager
Oct 2016 – Apr 2021
Spontly
Lead Designer
Jun 2014 – Oct 2016
tint digital
Co-Founder
Apr 2013 – Apr 2016
Komodo Digital
Senior Designer
2007 – Apr 2013
Azure
Junior Designer
Jun 2006 – Jul 2007
