Steve Young

Current

• Creative Director at WeeWorld.com

Education

• Glasgow School of Art

Recommended

2 people have recommended Steve

Connections

70 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• My Company

Steve Young’s Summary

Extensive experience in all aspects of online creativity from ground breaking conceptual websites, web games, viral marketing, and entrepreneurial activities. Specialising in fun user experiences I love nothing more than creating something special out of nothing and making people smile.

Named in the Harper's Bazaar feature, "40 under 40, Britain's new power players" (Sept. 2007).

Steve Young’s Specialties:

Conceptual development, creative direction, problem solving, author, avatars, social networking, web games, viral marketing

Steve Young’s Experience

• Creative Director

  WeeWorld.com

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

  WeeWorld is the creator of the WeeMee and a pioneer in advanced mobile and online social networking. WeeMees are a complete visual representation of their creator, which can be used both online and on their owner's mobile phone handset. A WeeMee reflects its owner almost completely, from physical appearance including features, hairstyles, clothes and accessories,interests, and emotional expression. On WeeWorld real people can enjoy social networking to the full in a secure environment, where anonymity is assured.
  
  WeeWorld has been recognized by a number of leading publications and services as one of the most exciting new services for the Internet and mobile phones in the world today. In 2003 Fortune magazine awarded the company the 'Coolest International Business' award. WeeWorld is also a recipient of Red Herring 100 Europe. WeeWorld is backed by Benchmark Capital, one of the world's leading investors in high technology companies.

Steve Young’s Education

• Glasgow School of Art

  BA(Hons) , Product Design , 1992 — 1996

Additional Information

Steve Young’s Websites:

• My Company

Steve Young’s Interests:

new technology, mountain biking, DIY, being creative