Hi, I’m E Lai Sterns 👋🏻

But you can call me E. I craft intuitive, innovative experiences that drive success. Let’s create something remarkable together!

Hi, I’m E Lai Sterns 👋🏻

But you can call me E. I craft intuitive, innovative experiences that drive success. Let’s create something remarkable together!

Hi, I’m E Lai Sterns 👋🏻

But you can call me E. I craft intuitive, innovative experiences that drive success. Let’s create something
remarkable together!

Portfolio.

I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with both innovative startups and leading industry giants on truly incredible projects.

Raise

Commercial Real Estate

Movoto

Residential Real Estate

Earnity

Community-based Crypto Platform

Karat

Hire Top Engineering Talent

MediLedger Network

Blockchain Powered Network in the Life Science Industry

Scotchland

The Essential Whiskey App

Raise

Commercial Real Estate

Movoto

Residential Real Estate

Earnity

Community-based Crypto Platform

Karat

Hire Top Engineering Talent

MediLedger Network

Blockchain Powered Network in the Life Science Industry

Scotchland

The Essential Whiskey App

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Dribbble

Behance

Instagram

About.

Design that sparks engagement and leaves a lasting impact.

I’m a seasoned Product Design Leader with over a 15-year journey of turning ideas into intuitive experiences that resonate with users and drive success. From startups to giants like Intel and Wells Fargo, I blend an entrepreneurial spirit with a profound understanding of user needs.

Currently leading the charge as a Principal Product Designer at Raise, I’m all in on making WorkplaceOS not just functional, but a joy to use. It’s about creating those aha! moments that make everything click for the user.

Beyond my main role, I’ve spearheaded a major rebranding project, revitalizing our website and marketing materials to weave a user-focused narrative. This effort aligns perfectly with our product vision, boosting our brand’s appeal and unity.

My journey through product design is driven by a love for tackling diverse challenges. From revolutionizing the rental and real estate landscapes to exploring the uncharted territories of blockchain and crypto, my work is about making complex concepts accessible and engaging.
I champion simplicity and scalability when setting up design frameworks, ensuring every piece of the puzzle fits perfectly for a consistent product experience. This vision extends into branding too, where I love to meld product and marketing into a harmonious user journey.

At the heart of everything? A commitment to truly understand and advocate for user needs. My approach is hands-on, delving into user research and testing to gather those golden nuggets of insight that shape successful strategies. It’s about building trust and collaborating closely with customers and stakeholders to push the envelope of innovation.

When I’m not immersed in design, I’m out exploring the globe, keeping up with fashion trends, staying active, diving into a good book, capturing life through my lens, and appreciating the fine notes of single malt scotch.

Through every facet of my professional life, I carry a commitment to excellence, creativity, and strategic innovation.

Rave Reviews.

I’ve teamed up with some of the industry’s finest talents, from clients to colleagues, earning enthusiastic endorsements along the way!

“I'm thrilled to recommend E Lai Sterns, a talented UI/UX designer who consistently impressed me during our 3+ years working together at Chronicled. In my role as Principal Product Manager, I had the pleasure of collaborating with E on designing the MediLedger Network from 0 to 1. E consistently delivered exceptional user interfaces that were both visually appealing and highly functional. Their deep understanding of user needs and ability to translate them into intuitive designs were invaluable to our team's success.

E is not only a skilled designer but also a highly collaborative team player. I particularly admire their ability to quickly iterate and collaborate, which made working together a smooth and enjoyable experience.

E is a valuable asset to any team that can own design and provide an incredible user experience!”

Marni Berger

Will Harrison

Principal Product Manager

Marni Berger

“E is a consummate professional and a uniquely excellent designer. I have had the pleasure of working with E on several occasions over the last decade and have seen him continuously evolve his approach to design excellence and product thinking. What stands out about E is that he always approaches design from a blank sheet of paper and avoids simply reusing existing templates and design assets. He takes time to understand the unique business context and tailors all aspects of design to fit the need of the hour. Besides his functional skills, E is extremely independent and professional. He works at a fast pace and doesn’t ever need to be reminded about his work or obligations. He is rock solid reliable and knows his job.”

Abhishek Gutgutia

Abhishek Gutgutia

Chief Product Officer

Marni Berger

“I am incredibly fortunate to have worked alongside E on multiple projects, where he consistently elevated our design standards. From his first day, E took the initiative to lead the rebrand of our product and website. As a Senior Product Manager, having a talented designer is crucial to the success of the product. E excels in this role, consistently delivering innovative, elegant, and exceptionally sleek designs. He is an invaluable team player who deeply understands the challenges of product development and proactively engages in discussions to find balanced solutions that satisfy all stakeholders and product needs. I wholeheartedly recommend E as an exceptional Principal Product Designer.”

Azucena Araujo

Azucena Araujo

Senior Product Manager

Marni Berger

“I had the pleasure of managing, collaborating with, and evangelizing design thinking with E during my time at Elementum. E is an extremely thoughtful and talented designer with a modern and clean aesthetic. They are a true collaborator with a lot of depth and are also a lot of fun to have on any team. E's good design sense and strong leadership advanced the product in countless ways. I knew we had to hire E within a few moments of meeting and am so fortunate that we had the chance to work together.”

Marni Berger

Marni Berger

Head of Design

Marni Berger