I design enterprise software that
ships, sticks, and scales.
A Product Designer based in Salt Lake City, currently designing B2B software at PDQ.com.
My secret sauce
More Than Just Screens
Object oriented design
The system and data architecture are mapped into every design before a single wireframe is drawn.
Comfort in complexity
Complex domains are where I do my best work. Healthcare, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT so far.
6 years in product design
Started with one client at a time. Now supporting four product teams simultaneously.
Proof I Design
Case Studies
Live Shell & File Explorer
Run commands and move files without remoting in.
PowerShell Scanner
Bringing the most-requested feature back to the cloud. Safely.
Design System
A design system worth $800,000
AI Projects
Shipping AI tools, not just talking about them.
The other 16 hours
Outside Design
Hey there! My name is Stone Sagala, just like The Rock, but a little bit smaller.
I got into design after realizing, with 6 months left in my Marketing degree, that I was tired of hearing about problems I couldn't fix. So I pivoted to a profession that actually lets me solve them.
I love a good challenge and learning new things. Whether it's cybersecurity, a new game, or just learning about people, there's always something fascinating to dive into.
Here are a couple of interesting things about me!
BJJ
Magic the Gathering
Board Games
Travel
They Said It, Not Me
Testimonials
“Stone is an absolute workhorse of a designer. He is incredibly disciplined, hardworking, and has this amazing ability to just figure out any problem thrown his way. He takes feedback exceptionally well, uses it to improve, and is just a fantastic team player all around.”
Iana Noda
Team Lead
“Stone consistently brought a level-headed, pragmatic approach to problem-solving — the unique ability to combine creativity with practicality, ensuring every design decision was not only user-centric but aligned with the business's objectives.”
Joseph Ybarra
Head of Product
“Stone is a talented designer and natural mentor and coach. He's patient, big-hearted, and truly cares about his mentees, going the extra mile to make them successful. Any organization would be lucky to have him leading design.”
Sophia Prater
Founder, OOUX Strategy
“Stone is the most passionate and driven UX designer I have ever worked with. He's great at taking complex systems and boiling them down to their simplest parts and creating an experience users will love.”
James Meyer
UX Manager
“Stone performed work with passion and expertise. He took a huge, hairy, visionary problem and workshopped it through several iterations of object-oriented UX design. One architect said: 'This is exactly the kind of specificity and flexibility that gives me the ability to know what to build. This would have taken me months to design by myself.'”
Matt Norton
Product Manager
“Stone's ability to break down complex problems into simple and intuitive solutions is unparalleled. He can effectively communicate complicated ideas with nontechnical stakeholders and bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and user-friendly experiences.”
Danny Cardoza
UX Researcher
“Stone is incredibly proficient at creating Design Systems and constantly finding ways to improve workflows. He has a great ability to explain complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders and is a pleasure to work with.”
Meagan Meyer
Delivery Manager
Available for opportunities
Let'sbuildsomethinggreattogether.
I'm open to freelance projects and full-time roles where I can make a meaningful impact on product design and design systems.