Stefan Mos is a Founder of Studio Mos & CSSDA judge at CSSDA. They is proficient in English and Afrikaans. Colleagues describe them as "What a pleasure working alongside Stefan during his tenure as the Lead UX Designer for the Design System team at Backbase! When Stefan joined Backbase, he faced the daunting task of being the sole designer in a challenging context. Despite the initial hurdles, Stefan navigated the complexities with admirable resilience and determination. His efforts not only stabilized the design landscape but also played a pivotal role in making our products thrive and flourish. Stefan's commitment to excellence was evident in every task he undertook. No challenge was too small, and he generously supported his colleagues, offering guidance to fellow designers and providing clarity to clients seeking a deeper understanding of the Backbase design system and Figma files set-up. His willingness to listen to concerns and collaborate on solutions made him an invaluable asset to the team. One of Stefan's standout qualities is his stable, calm, yet joyful and enthusiastic demeanor. These traits not only made him highly likable but also positioned him as a natural leader in various capacities. His ability to inspire and lead by example was evident in every interaction, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. What truly sets Stefan apart is his exceptional show of accountability, humanity, kindness, and vulnerability. I have the utmost trust in Stefan's abilities and character. I am confident that whatever challenge he chooses to tackle next, he will not only meet but exceed expectations, leaving an indelible mark on any endeavor. Stefan is a rare talent, and it was a privilege to work alongside him. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any opportunity he pursues." and "I have had the privilege of working with Stefan at both Sonalake and Backbase. I moved on from Sonalake to Backbase, and, when understanding the design system challenges facing Backbase, Stefan was top of mind as the most experienced and skilled designer I knew to join the team and help take the design system forward. I was not wrong. The sheer level of work and transformation that Stefan has impacted in the last year working at Backbase, is nothing short of exemplary. In an industry where understanding the true value that design can bring to an organisation is often difficult and problematic, Stefan is able to effectively communicate the design (and business) problem, and clearly show a very beneficial and viable solution. His superior design skills, experience and knowledge in development, as well as working with clients across industry enables him to be effective in understanding the problem from all sides. It also means Stefan is comfortable working with enormous amounts of ambiguity - often helping product and development to better understand what "it is" they are actual trying to solve. I do not say this lightly: Stefan is one of the most capable and talented designers I have worked with in my 15 year Product Design career."