Steve Collender

Multimedia & Digital Designer based in Dublin, Ireland


Bringing aesthetics and technology together

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Hello and welcome to my site!

My name is Steve. I’m a digital designer with a keen eye for technology and enabling seamless user experiences.

I come from a multidisciplinary background, having initially studied Law before branching off into creative technology - with extensive experience in web design, UX design, education technology and audio and visual software particularly.

I also produce entertainment content for the web.

Read more about my creative work here and get in touch via the Contact section!

A bit more about me.

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    Skills I've developed

    Adaptability, initiative, attention to detail, project management, problem solving, troubleshooting, analysis, empathy, critical thinking, communication, continuous improvement

  • Steve Collender - software

    Tools I’ve used

    Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Sketch, InVision, Miro, Canva, Articulate, iTunesU, iBooks Author, Moodle, Panopto, Squarespace, Wordpress

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    Roles I've played

    Multimedia Coordinator, Digital Projects Manager, UX Advocate, e-Learning Content Designer, Web Content Editor, Web Designer, Video Producer, Education Consultant, Instructional Trainer, Technical Support, Legal Writer, Marketing Assistant, Education Administrator, Customer Service

Education

2020 UX Design Institute

Professional Diploma in UX Design

  • Globally recognised, industry-approved qualification in UX design accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University.

  • Acquired the mindset and skills of a UX Designer including extensive experience in UX design tools such as Sketch and Figma, prototyping and wire-framing, and working familiarity with the UX process.

  • Built a model aviation website as a portfolio piece, and achieved a First Class Honour in Final examination.

2017 Dublin Institute of Design

Associate Certificate in Web Design

  • Completed an intensive and practical program of study in web design skills.

  • Gained strong experience in essential web technologies such as HTML, CSS and Javascript, as well as Adobe Photoshop and design principles.

  • Coded and developed an entire website as part of final project. Achieved a First Class Honour with award of Distinction.

2010 – 2011 C.I.T. Cork School of Music

Master of Arts in Technology & Music

2007 – 2010 University College Cork

Bachelor of Civil Law

Things I’m proud of

Continued learning throughout my career

Expanding my job role based on the skills I bring

Being a valued member of a multi-award winning education team

Running massive open online courses for 25,000+ students

250,000+ plays of creative content (Youtube, Vimeo, Soundcloud)

Keeping people entertained with music content online throughout covid-19!