Stephen Hooper

Stephen believes that inspiring teams with insights into people’s unspoken needs and aspirations transforms the creative process. Innovation becomes more than just new features and functions- it gains an emotional dimension. He advocates for cross-functional collaboration, integrating technical, socio-cultural, and business knowledge to generate ideas and sustain project momentum. This approach leads to solutions that not only fit a client’s unique situation but also connect with customers on multiple levels.

Stephen’s design work has earned several patents and numerous awards, including recognition from BusinessWeek/IDEA, ID Magazine, GOOD Design, iF/Hannover, MDDI, and other industry organizations. A graduate of Western Washington University, he has served on the advisory board of its design school. His interests have taken him further upstream, expanded into strategic innovation, helping corporations adopt a more forward-thinking approach. As an invited speaker, he shares insights on design process, product definition, future vision, corporate design team effectiveness, and inspiring creativity by "ransacking your cultural basement".

Hoop’s Design Journey

Accomplishments

  • MDEA, Siemens, Acuson P-10 Handheld Ultrasound

    Good Design, Acuson Cypress

    IDEA Silver, Siemens CT Breath Concept

    IDEA Silver, Sonoline G20

    iD Magazine, Design Distinction, Sonoline G20

    Good Design, Grindmaster Pod Brewer

    IDEA Gold, Sonoline Antares Ultrasound System

    IDEA, Sonoline Adara

    iD Magazine, Best of Category, Sonoline Antares Ultrasound System

    MDEA, Sonoline Antares Ultrasound System

    iF Design, Hanover, Germany; Sonoline Elegra

    IDEA, Silver, Sonoline Elegra, Versa, Prima Ultrasound Family

    NW IDSA Design Competition, Merit, Sonoline Versa

    NW IDSA Design Competition, Merit, Sonoline Prima

    NW IDSA Design Competition, Merit, 3.5PL28 Transducer

  • Utility 0257733 - Wearable Imaging System 

    Design D606,795 – Brewing apparatus

    Utility 5,673,696 - Ultrasound transducer probe holder 

    Design D383968 - Ultrasound transducer probe holder

    Design D391,838 - Fitted Ultrasound transducer probe holder 

    Design D375450 - Ultrasound transducer probe holder with groove

    Utility 6780154- Segmented handheld medical ultrasound system and method

    Utility 600437000 - Immersive portable ultrasound system and method

    Utility 6599244 - Ultrasound system and method for direct manipulation interface

    Design D515,347 - Beverage brewer 

    Utility 6,683,784 - B1 Ergonomic data system stand