About Alex Stratis
About Alex Stratis
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UX / Digital Designer
UX / Digital Designer
I am a conceptual and strategic thinker with strong brand awareness. Committed to create inspiring and thought provoking designs. I enjoy turning intelligent creative solutions across different platforms into engaging consumer experiences. I am passionate about user experience that goes beyond problem solving. I have a special interest in accessibility design and typography. My industries of main interest are: Architecture, Real Estate, Hospitality, & Travel.
If you would like to get in touch via email, please drop me a line on stratisphere.ux@gmail.com
BACKSTORY
BACKSTORY
I founded stratiSphere in 1998 as a freelance Designer, working with small businesses to create websites and brands that were both visually appealing and easy to understand.
In 2001 I started my journey in art school as a Print Designer, obtaining a well rounded education in the foundations of art, and eventually a taste in all flavors dealing with printing and product design.
Then in 2004 I changed course and focused on a future in Web Design which I later graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor's of Arts degree.
In 2008, I gained some agency and start up experience. I joined a small design agency, after graduating, where I had the opportunity to work on larger projects and learn from other talented designers. I decided to go back to freelancing so that I could have more control over my work and my schedule.
Over the years, I've worked with a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. I've designed websites for businesses of many sizes, industries, and locations. I'm skilled in creating mobile apps, social media marketing campaigns, and other digital assets.
In 2011 I moved to Japan to pursue life there, I was able to eventually land some massive design clients in Japan.
I'm passionate about creating user-friendly experiences that help businesses succeed. I believe that design is more than just making things look pretty. It's about creating solutions that are intuitive, effective, and engaging. I'm always looking for new ways to improve the way people interact with technology.
Going forward, I am looking to establish a permanent home in London and find a team that I can grow with using UX Design and AI.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
SKILLS & METHODS
SKILLS & METHODS
CSS3
HTML5
Wordpress
Adobe Creative Cloud
XD
Google Drive
Figma
Sketch
Zoom
Meet
Teams
Typography
Layout
WebFlow
Google Sites
Square Space
Wix
AI
Branding
Photography
User Centered Design
Rapid Prototyping
Wireframing (Lo-fi & Hi-fi)
Project Management
Color Theory
User Research & Personas
Competitive Audits
Information Architecture (IA)
User Flows & Sitemaps
Interactive Design
Design Systems & Style Guides
Mood Boarding & Visual Ideation
Usability Testing
A/B Testing & Data Analysis
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Strategic Visual Designer with a background as a creative generalist. From managing complex web deployments to professional image editing and print design, I’ve handled every stage of the creative process. Now focused on crafting intentional digital experiences, I use my broad technical expertise to ensure design excellence from concept to code-ready asset.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
CASTLEVIEW GROUP / LEARNING CURVE GROUP (2024)
CASTLEVIEW GROUP / LEARNING CURVE GROUP (2024)
Customer Service Excellence Level 2 Certification
Business Administration Level 2 Certification
USER DESIGN FOUNDATION / COURSEA (2022)
USER DESIGN FOUNDATION / COURSEA (2022)
Basics in UX Design
The Art Institute of Colorado
The Art Institute of Colorado
Web Design B.A. Degree
Print Design
Experience
Experience
Travel, Photography, & School - 2020 - 2026
Travel, Photography, & School - 2020 - 2026
Planned and executed photography projects focused on urban, architectural, and street photography with the Royal Photographic Society as a volunteer
Led small-group photography walks and tours around Central London, providing guidance on composition, lighting, and camera settings
Selected locations and designed routes to support learning objectives for participants
Managed end-to-end workflow including shooting, image selection, and basic post-processing
Adapted photographic techniques to varying weather, lighting conditions, and group skill levels
Digital Designer / Freelance - 2000 - 2020 @ stratiSphere design
Digital Designer / Freelance - 2000 - 2020 @ stratiSphere design
WordPress customization for small businesses. Image optimisation
Plan, implement, growth projection, and maintain websites.
Establish clients needs for content presentation and organization.
Customization of existing responsive templates to perform and display properly on a range of different device resolutions.
Design layout and overall styling based on clients brief and research in the relevant contexts.
Client had an outdated Japanese online portfolio – needed temporary international (eng/cn) portfolio website
Planned & created a multilingual portfolio website with Mandarin/Cantonese/English language
Arranged the hosting and maintenance and installation of the CMS and email solution
They wanted something minimal & modern that allowed their projects to shine
The new website was responsive and included a blog to talk about upcoming and current projects.
Project was featured in TV ads in Taiwan and was seen by over 50K unique visitors in just 3 months
Project was a catalyst for them to create their own international online portfolio
From the success of this online website, they asked me to create a printed portfolio folded brochure
Customized responsive info website made in WordPress.
Brand Identity Development for print and digital.
Content Design & Interface Design
Maintenance and content updates for over over 30 pages
Theme Redesign
Webmaster, handling all things related to producing and maintaining the website.
They needed a web presence to promote conservation, educate, connect, and inspire people
WordPress theme customization, brand design
Used Lightroom and Photoshop along with their custom app to process real estate photography and buyer's floorplans.
Had to quickly learn and adapt to a system of processing and refining products in various digital formats.
Also provided a quality assessment along with some consultation on improvements to the back end system.
Photoshop and company app
Web Designer - 2008 - 2008 @ 90octane
(acquired by The Marketing Practice in 2022)Web Designer - 2008 - 2008 @ 90octane
Worked in photoshop to bolster and improve in house promotional projects.
Created a series of redesign concepts for 90octane.com
Also produced various graphics for clients such as Gates rubber and multiple other big name companies.
Other Passions:
Other Passions:
Architectural concept CAD, photography, philosophy, psychology, sociology, film, travel, and culture!
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