Areas of Expertise

Creative Direction
Branding
Campaign & Brand Activation
Experience Design
Retail & Workplace Design

Hello! I’m Mandy. 
Thanks for stopping by.

As a multidisciplinary senior creative leader, I have a deep understanding of design systems, user experience, and brand activation. I am passionate about steering the creative visions that bring quality, high-impact moments to life. I have an insatiable curiosity for insights, an intuitive eye for style and trends, a knack for uncovering potential and exploring ideas, and a meticulous eye for detailed solutions.

I am fastidious about color. 2D compositions and 3D plans are my favorite playgrounds. And I swoon over materials, textiles, and well-crafted objects.

I’ve had the pleasure of working at the following reputable companies:
• Prophet Brand Strategy
New York, NY (5 yrs) and Richmond, VA (4 yrs)
• Gensler
New York, NY (2 yrs)
• Estée Lauder, Origins
New York, NY (2 yrs)
• Continuum EPAM
Boston, MA (4 yrs) and Shanghai, China (1 yr)

Let’s connect!

Email
mandy.stehouwer@gmail.com

Phone
(216) 650-8660

Still reading? Here are a few more highlights:

  • Throughout my career, I’ve transformed business objectives and insights into compelling design solutions — driving meaningful impact for Fortune 500 brands and startups alike. At my core, I’m fascinated by what makes people tick and brands grow — how powerful storytelling, meaningful engagement, and dynamic experiences can spark connection, influence perception, and drive action.

  • From a five-year-old with fists full of crayons to a forty-something project enthusiast constantly sketching and making, my life and identity have been shaped by creativity.

  • I have a degree in Industrial Design. Cliche or not, it astonished me to find I could pursue a lucrative career applying creative thinking and artful expression to problem solving. It still baffles me decades into my career. 

  • My professional journey has touched many facets of design — product, UX/UI, experiential, campaigns, events, interiors, merchandising, branding, and design strategy. With this broad experience, I have honed the ability to mentor and inspire interdisciplinary creative teams, manage cross-functional projects, and foster collaborative environments that enhance productivity and push creative boundaries. It has also widened my perspective and underscored my effectiveness as a decisive and influential design leader.

  • When I’m not working? If I’m not pushing pixels, assembling moodboards, or workshopping ideas, you might find me perusing the cluttered aisles of a vintage shop or detailing an itinerary for an upcoming trip. I take pride in finding (and wrapping!) the perfect gift. I appreciate quick wit and good competition. I can’t watch an animal rescue video without crying. And I love a filthy dirty martini — with extra olives, please. My creative spark extends into home renovation projects, recently restoring and updating our historic home in Virginia.