Liam Gallagher — UX Lead at Barclays, founder of Stamplo, NSPCC-certified in online safety
I’ve spent over 16 years designing digital products, mostly in environments where security and clarity matter. That work has shaped how I think about systems, but becoming a parent changed how I think about technology more generally.
It’s hard not to notice that most modern products are designed around speed, attention, and engagement. That’s not necessarily a problem for adults, but it creates a very different experience for children.
Stamplo came from trying to solve that in a small, practical way. My children wanted pen pals when we were travelling, and I realised there wasn’t a simple, safe way to do that without relying on messaging apps or social platforms.
So I built something slower. Letters instead of chat. Parental oversight built in from the start. A system that assumes children need guidance, not just access.
You can see that here: stamplo.kids
Outside of Stamplo, I work as a UX Lead at Barclays, focusing on large-scale systems where trust, security, and usability all need to work together properly.
Before that, I built a few other projects that were more situational but followed a similar thread — trying to solve real problems in a straightforward way.
Tie a Ribbon was a missing persons platform that ended up being featured on national radio and television.
Local Help was built during COVID to help coordinate volunteers across the UK and Northern Ireland.
At the moment, I’m focused on continuing to build Stamplo and preparing for a family sabbatical in 2026.
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