Hi I'm Stephen
I’m a Lead Product Designer with a hybrid background in design and engineering, passionate about turning complex systems into simple, human-centered experiences. Over the past decade, I’ve led design for SaaS products from zero to one through scale, blending creativity, data, and strategy to build products that connect people and drive measurable impact.

Currently, I lead product design at Tactiq, where I’ve integrated AI into design workflows, built scalable design systems, and helped shape the vision of a next-generation analytics platform. My focus is on crafting intuitive experiences that make complex data actionable, boosting engagement, efficiency, and alignment across teams.

Before Tactiq, I was the founding designer at KADO Networks, building the design function from the ground up. From user research to prototyping and system design, I helped scale KADO’s digital business card and CRM platform across multiple industries. Earlier in my career at Dodge Construction Network (formerly Blue Book), I bridged design and engineering to deliver B2B networking and CRM tools that modernized how construction professionals connect and collaborate.
Stephen Barbuto

Design Philosophy

I believe great design lives at the intersection of clarity, empathy, and impact. My process is grounded in collaboration, partnering with product, engineering, and leadership to align business goals with user needs. Whether I’m building a design system, defining an AI experience, or mentoring a team, my goal is to deliver work that scales and inspires confidence.