Hi, I'm Ste Bell.
Product designer creating digital experiences that solve real user problems and drive business outcomes for 12+ years.

Work

A selection of standout work from in-house roles and strategic projects run through my studio; Technically Creative.

I’ve supported startups to raise over eight figures in funding, designed products with over a million global users each year, and helped teams streamline workflows to cut design and development time and cost.

About

Dad, founder, creator, designer, developer, a trusted advisor to funded startups and global teams, and a strategic problem solver of digital experiences.

Over the last 12 years, I've led hundreds of product, web, and brand design projects across SaaS, FinTech, and Web3, helping startups raise millions in funding and supporting established brands with global reach and complex product challenges.

I led the full redesign of Bidstats, the UK’s most trusted tender platform, used by over 1 million people every year.

Launched Knockout Football independantly from 0 to 10,000 users in 9 months in 2019/2020, and have recently rebuilt the application with plans to relaunch later this year.

Headed up Libertum’s design function through their latest raise, now recognised as a leading Web3 brand in real-world asset tokenisation.

Drove ABC Finance’s paid campaigns average conversion rate to 25% through a full rebrand and tailored landing page strategy.

This year, running Technically Creative (my design and development studio), I've supported brands such as Zego, Arc Regulatory, Jackson Lombard, Capture AI, Beams, and more across product, web, and brand design.

Most recently, I've partnered with Pro Trade Pay (a rapidly growing startup with ambitions to become the world’s largest trade discount, fuel, and credit platform within the next 3 years) to optimise their onboarding and drive a measurable increase in app signups.

When I’m away from the desk, you’ll usually find me on a padel court, in the gym, exploring new cities, or planning our next getaway. I’m into good food, great coffee, game nights, a drink with friends, and following Middlesbrough FC at the Riverside. I’ve always appreciated well-made clothes and simple, considered style. At home, life’s full with my girlfriend Sioned, our newborn daughter Sofia, and our dog Bez. We’re also chipping away at renovating our second home, one job at a time.

Experience

Over the last 12 years, I’ve led design and development projects for startups, scaleups, and global teams. Delivering human-centred products that drive real business outcomes and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to launch.

ProTradePay

Founding Designer

2025–Present

Technically Creative

Founder

2023–Present

Libertum

Fractional Product Design Lead

2023–Present

Opportuni (BidStats)

Head of Design

2022–2023

Socially Grown

Tech Lead

2022

Knockout Football

Co-Founder / Founder

2019–2020 / 2025–Present

Own Your Space

Head of Digital

2019–2021

Get Claims Advice

Digital Lead

2017–2019

Stratagem Technologies

Product Design Lead

2014–2016