At Fueled, our team members’ approach to customer-oriented service and design thinking draws from diverse industry experiences and backgrounds. In her article for Smashing Magazine, the go-to publication for digital design professionals worldwide, Principal Product Designer Stephanie Campbell shares how 15 years of experience working in the fine dining industry sharpened her instincts and forged her collaborative approach, ultimately shaping the way she designs with a client first mindset.
Those years weren’t just a job but high-stakes training in adaptability, anticipation, and grace under pressure. They built muscle memory: ways of thinking, reacting, and solving problems that still appear daily in my design work.
Stephanie Campbell
Skills honed on the restaurant floor, like reading subtle customer cues, anticipating needs, staying composed under pressure, now help Stephanie create better user experiences and navigate complex projects. Her journey from the kitchen to the keyboard underscores a core idea embraced by our design leadership: diverse past experiences elevate our creative skills and craft.
Stephanie’s article fits naturally into the “Michelin-starred” service mindset we draw inspiration from at Fueled. CEO Justin Livesay has previously likened our elite customer experience to the experience afforded to guests at a Michelin-starred restaurant. We anticipate our clients’ needs, sweat the details, and continuously refine our processes, much like a top chef crafting the perfect dining experience. It’s a philosophy that positions Fueled’s team as not just skilled practitioners, but as experts committed to concierge care on every project.
Check out Stephanie’s story on Smashing Magazine. And if you’re looking for an agency partner that wants to elevate your next product design project, reach out. We can’t wait to dig in.
