about

introduction

I’m Stephen. I bridge UX design and software engineering to build digital experiences people love.

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I've created web platforms from the ground up for organizations in higher education, civic engagement, art, publishing and digital technology. My work uses advanced technologies, art and a focus on the user to develop creative software solutions to challenging problems.

After producing the website for an award-winning journal of art and culture(s) in Detroit, Michigan called Infinite Mile from 2013 - 2017, I decided to hone my skills in software development and UX design. Seeing how the software I created helped improve peoples' lives made pursuing software development and UX design an attractive endeavor. In 2017, I launched a non-profit organization called Public Arts Commission that is the platform for the art community in politics. Currently, I am Founding Director of Art in Tech Services, a company that produces custom and original software using advancements in art and digital technology. The skills I gained as an artist I'm able to use to craft enjoyable user experiences and find creative technical solutions in the development of software.

Infinite Mile 2016 Art & Race Conference at MOCAD with University of Michigan Stamps School of Art and Design

Today, I am more committed than ever to crafting digital experiences that help improve peoples' lives. I'm able to use the leadership skills I gained to work across teams to pursue common goals that positively impact community. Outside work, I enjoy working out, running, traveling, hiking, art, coffee, farmers' markets and meeting people.

Stephen Dewyer meeting Erin Maye Quade at gathering in front of public art for Public Arts Commission

work history

Founding Director, Full-stack Web Developer and UX DesignerArt in Tech Services Inc

April 2021 - presentTucson, Arizona (relocated from Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Founder, Full-stack Web Developer and UX DesignerPublic Arts Commission

April 2017 – presentTucson, Arizona (relocated from Minneapolis, Minnesota)

UX Design Consultant (contract)Turnberry Solutions

February - May 2022Minneapolis, Minnesota

Web Developer and UX Designer / Co-Founding Editor∞ mile (Infinite Mile LLC)

July 2013 – January 2017Detroit, Michigan

education

MFA in SculptureYale University School of Art

2011New Haven, Connecticut

BFA cum laude in Art History, Theory & CriticismMaryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

2008Baltimore, Maryland

awards and grants

Knight Arts Challenge Detroit matching $20,000 grantJohn S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Miami, Florida2014 – 2016

  • Project: ∞ mile
Detroit Chapter June 2014 $1,000 grantAwesome Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts2014

  • Project: ∞ mile

skills

skill: full-stack web development
full-stack web development
skill: UX design
user experience (UX) design
skill: art
art direction
skill: leadership
leadership
skill: artificial intelligence
artificial intelligence