Finding Apex

Stage · Stephen Ridgeway

Web · 2026

Stephen Ridgeway

Personal portfolio and CV with a blueprint visual identity

IRL · The problem

Stephen needed a living portfolio and resume that hiring managers and clients could feel. LinkedIn and template CVs gave him no creative control, and none of them carried the visual identity he wanted next to his experience.

URL · What we built

  • Blueprint visual system — grid paper, title blocks, mono labels — so the site reads like operational rigor instead of a generic template.
  • Single-page CV structure with Impact, Experience, Cue sheet, Systems, and Contact, designed for scroll instead of a PDF dump.
  • Evidence-first storytelling: measurable outcomes and systems language over buzzwords.
  • Layout built to evolve as roles, projects, and client work change.
  • Clear path to conversation for hiring managers and client leads alike.

IRL · Outcome

A live, evolving portfolio that pairs his resume with a visual identity built to impress hiring managers and support client work.

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