Areas of Expertise

Creative Direction
Branding
Concepting
Experience Design
Interior Design

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

As a multidisciplinary Creative Director, I have a deep understanding of design systems, brand identity, and user experience, and I am passionate about steering the creative visions that bring quality, high-impact moments to life. I have an insatiable curiosity for insights 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 materials, textiles, and furnishings make my heart swell.

Throughout my career, I have focused my talents on work that translates business objectives and insights into compelling design solutions, resulting in transformative outcomes for global Fortune 500 brands and startups alike. At my core, I am interested in what makes people tick and brands grow — and how powerful storytelling, meaningful experiences, and dynamic environments can incite conversion, connection, and action.

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:

  • From a five-year-old with fists full of crayons to a forty-something project enthusiast constantly sketching, dreaming, experimenting, 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 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 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.