Let's Dream Together

Hi, I'm Brendan Stern. I’m a Product Designer who blends UX, motion design, 3D design, and game design to craft interactive, engaging experiences. From user research to final designs, I have a hands-on approach to every phase of the process, ensuring products that are as intuitive as they are visually captivating.

I seek to work with clients who dream of new possibilies, who want to better our world, and build their brands with the latest tech, art, storytelling, and products that drive results.

I work with startups to Fortune 500’s on user experience, strategy, user interface, games, and motion design.

I work from my office in St. Paul, Minnesota, but I've worked remotely with companies across the U.S. since 2007.


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Creative Director, Animator, and Developer Brendan Stern

Brendan Stern

Product Designer

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National Emmy Award-Winning Director

My Core Values

Prioritizing People

When coworkers, family, friends, or teammates are in need, their well-being takes precedence over work obligations.

Long-Term Impact

Making decisions based on their long-term impact rather than short-term gains.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Striving to use data to inform and drive decisions whenever possible.

Strategic Asset Management

Being mindful in buying and using project assets.

Recognition and Promotion of Others

Enjoying promoting and recognizing the great ideas and contributions of others.

Active Listening and Empathy

Listening to the ideas and feedback of talented team members, seeking to understand before responding.

Inclusivity and Diversity

Striving for the success of all people, regardless of background, identity, or culture. Making efforts to include others, listen to their ideas, and make them feel part of the team.

Thoughtful Decision Making

Taking the time to carefully consider decisions, but also recognizing when action is needed.

Continuous Experimentation and Innovation

Constantly exploring new ideas, technologies, and possibilities for improvement.

Passion for Technology and Innovation

Having a love for exploring new technologies, including AI, AR/VR, code, investing, and games.

Openness and Learning from Mistakes

Admitting mistakes openly and sharing what has been learned from them.

Simplifying Complexity

Enjoying reducing complexity and making things easier to understand.

User-Centric Design

Appreciating products that are easy to use due to great design.

Thorough Task Management

Keeping track of tasks and following up to ensure completion.

Performance-Driven Mindset

Valuing performance and results over the amount of hours put in.

Humor is Important

Humor is an essential part of the human condition, something I need to have in my workplace, relationships, and leisure. It's a great tool to find social support and create levity when facing life’s challenges. It can make the workplace seem more human, creating a bond with fellow coworkers.

Notable Clients

Target
Medtronic
Michelin
Canon
Intel
YMCA of the North
General Mills
University of Minnesota
Best Buy
Western Union
StarKist
The Department of Defense
Renewal by Andersen
Marriott
Kemps
Dove