Stephen Garland is a Director of Product Design at ottobooks. He possess expertise in illustrator, sketching, interaction design, rapid prototyping, photoshop and 15 more skills. He is proficient in Japanese. Colleagues describe him as "I had the pleasure of working with Stephen at lululemon Studio. Before his arrival, our design team lacked structure and leadership. We hired him as the Head of Product Design and tasked him with transforming the design team. Stephen dove right in; he established efficient processes, embraced agile methodologies, and cultivated strong relationships with leadership to ensure design had a seat at the table. His extensive knowledge of the tech industry was evident, and he consistently provided valuable design feedback. As we progressed, Stephen successfully secured additional headcount, allowing us to expand the team further. Stephen created a fun and collaborative working environment at lululemon Studio which I truly enjoyed. I can’t wait to see where he ends up next.", "Stephen is a passionate designer with eye for detail and great design process. Stephen always brought a sense of simplicity with an eye for fun. Every thing he worked on had a game like joy to it. Stephen also has a good mix of hardware and software interaction skills.", and "I have had the extreme pleasure of working with Stephen on two separate occasions. The first, at 3D Robotics from (2015-2016), the second, Owl Labs from (2016-2018). His incredible attention to detail, unparalleled design aesthetic and strong work ethic made him an asset to both companies. In addition to Stephen’s design skills, he is also patient, polite, and easy to work with. Over the years, he has become a trusted resource for me in my professional work. He is always introducing me to new techniques and tools, opening my mind to exciting and unfamiliar methods. I consider him a vital resource in my work, and genuinely trust his opinion on design and art. He puts thoughtful effort into everything he does, which amounts in impressive results. Not only has Stephen been a professional mentor for me, but he has also become a good friend. I often find small things that remind me of him during my travels. There is no doubt that these small gifts will encourage deep conversations about the design, how it works, how it’s made, and how it reminds him of other items he’s encountered. I relish these conversations. I have been incredibly fortunate to have worked with such a talented, hardworking designer. I genuinely hope that we have an opportunity to work together again in the future."