Stefan Kovalik

Product designer, web and e-commerce

San Francisco Bay AreaSelected work

People decide in milliseconds.

I design for that with Perception-First Design™.

Placements in 18 Retailers, 2019-2025

I design what a consumer brand puts in front of people.

2019 to 2025

Web and campaigns

The direct-to-consumer channel grew from under 2% to 15% of revenue.
E-commerce, campaigns, adsView case study
2026

Mehrwerk

Their web vendor is now implementing the concept.
Homepage concept, working prototype, design rationaleView case study
2019 to 2025

Brand, packaging and retail

Concept to production for 18 retailers and partners.
Branding, packaging, retail displaysView case study
2026

Matthew Frederick

A paid engagement, signed after he saw the first build.
Web designView case study
2019 to 2025

Product and app design

v4.1 shipped and unified the PhotoShare product and its app.
Apps, design systems, hardwareView case study

It's just a simple change, right?

Go on, change it. One color runs this whole site, the chip bag included, and the page text adjusts itself so you can still read it.

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Day

How this site works

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Method and tools

About

Since June 2010

At Simply Smart Home I led all design for a five-person cross-functional team without formal reports from 2019 to 2025. Since October 2025 I've run Aurochs, my solo creative agency, and it stops taking clients when I join your team.

About me

Contact, San Francisco Bay Area

hello@stefankovalik.com