I am looking to join a team!
I am looking to join a team!
I am looking to join a team!

HI! I'm Steven Ko,

a product designer

based in Seattle.

Over 7 years, I've helped startups bring new ideas to life. My approach to design is rooted in empathy, understanding human needs and emotions to create impactful solutions. I'm a systems-oriented thinker who likes to balance it out with a sense of fun.


Let's connect – say hi back through email or Linkedin.

Over 7 years, I've helped startups bring new ideas to life. My approach to design is rooted in empathy, understanding human needs and emotions to create impactful solutions. I'm a systems-oriented thinker who likes to balance it out with a sense of fun.


Let's connect – say hi back through email or Linkedin.

Most recently, I worked at a startup called Almanac Labs. I joined as the first in-house designer in 2020 and helped build Almanac.io and Blaze.ai from the ground up.


Prior to switching into product design, I studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University and practiced in NYC for a couple of years.

Most recently, I worked at a startup called Almanac Labs. I joined as the first in-house designer in 2020 and helped build Almanac.io and Blaze.ai from the ground up.


Prior to switching into product design, I studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University and practiced in NYC for a couple of years.

I live in Seattle with my wife and dog. You can find me playing soccer, trying to perfect my homemade kimchi, and exploring the trails around the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

I live in Seattle with my wife and dog. You can find me playing soccer, trying to perfect my homemade kimchi, and exploring the trails around the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Selected Works

2019 – 2024

Recommendations

From folks I've worked with

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Steven is a top-tier product designer who brings attention to detail, systems thinking, product thinking, organization, and a fantastic personality to the table. I can't recommend him enough!

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Ivan M.

Head of Design @Blaze/Almanac

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Steven is a top-tier product designer who brings attention to detail, systems thinking, product thinking, organization, and a fantastic personality to the table. I can't recommend him enough!

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Ivan M.

Head of Design @Blaze/Almanac

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Steven is a top-tier product designer who brings attention to detail, systems thinking, product thinking, organization, and a fantastic personality to the table. I can't recommend him enough!

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Ivan M.

Head of Design @Blaze/Almanac

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…from the start it was clear he brought the combination of refined taste, detail-oriented execution, and commitment to excellence...Steven is a kind, thoughtful, dedicated person, and an amazing teammate to have around...he has my highest recommendation.

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Adam N.

CEO at Blaze/Alamanac

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…from the start it was clear he brought the combination of refined taste, detail-oriented execution, and commitment to excellence...Steven is a kind, thoughtful, dedicated person, and an amazing teammate to have around...he has my highest recommendation.

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Adam N.

CEO at Blaze/Alamanac

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…from the start it was clear he brought the combination of refined taste, detail-oriented execution, and commitment to excellence...Steven is a kind, thoughtful, dedicated person, and an amazing teammate to have around...he has my highest recommendation.

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Adam N.

CEO at Blaze/Alamanac

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I've watched him mentor other designers and help them refine their practical and professional skill sets. His ability to hone in on client needs and deliver beyond their expectations is a testament to his experience and thoughtfulness.

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Nazia S.

Senior PM @Jakt

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I've watched him mentor other designers and help them refine their practical and professional skill sets. His ability to hone in on client needs and deliver beyond their expectations is a testament to his experience and thoughtfulness.

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Nazia S.

Senior PM @Jakt

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I've watched him mentor other designers and help them refine their practical and professional skill sets. His ability to hone in on client needs and deliver beyond their expectations is a testament to his experience and thoughtfulness.

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Nazia S.

Senior PM @Jakt

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Since the time we've worked together I've always felt there was something special about how Steven designs, communicates design and sees the opportunity for things like differentiation, story and the product-user connection...

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Cody M.

Head of Product @Jakt

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Since the time we've worked together I've always felt there was something special about how Steven designs, communicates design and sees the opportunity for things like differentiation, story and the product-user connection...

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Cody M.

Head of Product @Jakt

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Since the time we've worked together I've always felt there was something special about how Steven designs, communicates design and sees the opportunity for things like differentiation, story and the product-user connection...

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Cody M.

Head of Product @Jakt

© 2024 Steven Ko. All Rights Reserved.

© 2024 Steven Ko. All Rights Reserved.

© 2024 Steven Ko. All Rights Reserved.