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Hi, I’m Lauren Costa Stone

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With over a decade of design experience, I specialize in crafting intuitive user experiences for B2B and B2B2C SaaS products. As a systems thinker, my expertise in information architecture, research, and strategy helps uncover valuable insights and patterns that drive focused solutions and align with user and business objectives.

I'm a NJ native but a fully adopted Atlantan, so I tell it like it is with a smile, which allows me to partner with product and delivery teams for meaningful collaboration leveraging proven frameworks like OOUX and Jobs to be Done and more to drive impactful outcomes.

Professional Development - Topics and Talks

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Explore the fundamental principles of Information Architecture (IA) in this concise overview. Learn how thoughtful information organization shapes intuitive digital experiences and creates meaningful user journeys. Originally developed as a workshop primer, this video offers essential insights into IA's role in modern design strategy.

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Discover Object-Oriented User Experience (OOUX), a revolutionary approach to digital design thinking. This engaging overview illuminates how OOUX methodologies create more natural, user-centered digital experiences by modeling the digital world after real-world objects and relationships. Created as a workshop foundation piece, this video demonstrates why OOUX has become an essential framework in contemporary UX design.

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Sheena Coke

Senior Technical Product Manager

"Lauren is hands down one of the most talented designers I have had the pleasure of working with. During our time working together and beyond Lauren has served as an innovator, thought leader and trusted subject matter expert on strategic design principles and methodologies.
She consistently and effectively delivers time after time. What’s more is she has committed her career to excellence and continuous learning and builds trust that empowers teams and individuals."

Linda Erzah

Product Manager and Entrepreneur

"Lauren is a brilliant, intuitive, empathic designer and problem solver. She methodically follows the design process with emphasis on research and getting to know her users. Her knowledge of heuristics, design methodologies combined with her business acumen enables her to create concepts, workflows, and visual designs that delight users. Working with Lauren was always pleasant. She bravely challenges the status quo and can unearth assumptions to create newer and better designs.

Susan Ripley

Product Leader

“Lauren is a fantastic product designer and a true systems thinker, with a unique talent for spotting patterns and consolidating insights to create cohesive, user-centered design experiences. Her expertise in OOUX and Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) frameworks allows her to break down complex problems and craft intuitive solutions that resonate with users. Lauren is also a great collaborator, working seamlessly across teams to bring thoughtful, strategic insights that guide the design process. Her ability to balance big-picture vision with attention to detail makes her an invaluable asset to any design team."

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