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$75 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
5+ years of experience in B2B UX/UI design working with UXR, A11y standards, design systems, and user driven design. Proficiency in Axure for detailed prototyping and usability testing as well as figma for product design and presentation. 10+ years experience in Adobe suit working with SVG based illustration and icon design, web design, graphic design.

Design & Usability Research
AI Product Management
Data Analysis
Iterative Development
Rapid Prototyping
UI/UX Prototyping
Adobe Creative Cloud
User Experience Strategy
Vector Art
User Flow
Icon Design
User Experience Design
User Interface Design
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
I am a UX/UI designer and researcher with a passion for creating inclusive and impactful digital experiences. My design philosophy centers around user advocacy, accessibility, collaboration, simplicity, and ethicality. I have a proven track record of success partnering with innovative startups as well as globally recognized brands to deliver intuitive and enjoyable experiences. I’m always looking for opportunities to create thoughtful digital solutions that focus on elevating human experiences. My notable accomplishments include: ✓ Partnered with a Fortune 50 technology company to build the hybrid web experience for their largest annual event to engage a global audience and drive key conversion opportunities on a site with potential product sales of $1 billion during the event ✓ Improved the web and mobile experience for thought leadership content on the customer-facing corporate site, WWT.com, to increase conversion rates by 5% ✓ Coached junior team members on industry best practices to enhance the month-over-month productivity of the UX department by 29% Here’s what you can expect from me as your UX specialist: ✓ Proactive, pleasant, and consistent communication throughout the project ✓ Kickoff meeting to align on project goals, timeline, and expectations ✓ Upfront research to inform strategic recommendations ✓ A collaborative and iterative process that incorporates feedback while maintaining project momentum and focus ✓ High-quality deliverables that exceed project requirements ✓ A smooth handoff with clear action items and detailed documentation

Design & Usability Research
User Flow
Graphic Design
Human-Centered Design
Wireframing
Usability Testing
Figma
Interaction Design
Prototyping
User Experience Design
Adobe XD
$70 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I'm a former academic leveraging my expertise to revolutionize digital experiences (UX research) and career fulfillment (career coaching). Clients like working with me because I'm personable, professional, and implement up-to-date practices. I've been active in the freelance world for over 10 years. Let's make something great together!

Design & Usability Research
Team Alignment
Skill Analysis
Resume Development
Applicant Tracking Systems
Interview Preparation
CV/Resume Translation
Time Management
Employee Motivation
Career Vision Definition
Career Coaching
Qualitative Research
Survey Data Analysis
Usability Testing
UX Research
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Results-driven Design Researcher adept at orchestrating uniquely impactful research initiatives. Technical Skills: UX Research | User Interviews | Usability Testing | Prototyping | User Interviewing | Data Analysis Software: Miro | Figma | UserTesting | Google Suite | Microsoft Office

Design & Usability Research
User-Centered Design
UX Research
User Experience
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a biomedical engineer who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in April 2024. I am interested in designing medical products and pharmaceuticals to make a difference in people's lives and help provide a better quality and length of life.

Design & Usability Research
Mechanical Design
Biotechnology
Communications
Office 365
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
👋 Hi there! I'm Sidrah, a UX enthusiast with over 7 years of experience in crafting delightful digital experiences. With a background spanning web, mobile, and tablet app design, I've honed my skills as both a UX/UI designer and researcher, as well as a UX architect. 🏢 My journey in UX has taken me through various industries, from owning my own business to teaching and even working in the mental health field. This diverse background has instilled in me a deep understanding of the importance of empathy and business value in every design decision I make. 🛍️ I've had the privilege of working with Fortune 100 and 500 companies in the ecommerce space, where I've had a blast ideating fun promotions that not only captivate users but also drive significant engagement. Each promotion I've worked on has attracted millions of users, showcasing the effectiveness of my designs in action. 🔍 My approach to UX is comprehensive and meticulous. From initial research and concept development to wireframing, interface design, interactive prototyping, and sitemapping, I specialize in guiding projects through the entire design lifecycle. Specifically, here's what my design process typically looks like: business research → design review → user research → user journey → information architecture → accessibility & inclusive design → usability & A/B testing → business sign-off → design handover & QA → and analytics 💡 What sets me apart is not just my technical expertise but also my approachability and eagerness to learn. I believe in fostering open communication and collaboration with clients to ensure that their vision is translated into tangible, user-centric designs. And if there's ever a new tool or technique to master, count me in—I thrive on continuous learning and growth! 💬 Let's chat about how I can help bring your digital projects to life while putting your users front and center. Get in touch, and let's create something amazing together! SERVICES: • UX/UI Design • HTML / Javascript • Animation • Wireframes, Mockups, Prototypes, Sketches • Competitive Analysis and Heuristic Analysis / Market Research /Brand and Style Guides • Mobile/Web Apps, Websites (Android and iOS) • Interactive Wireframes • Responsive Design (Landing Pages, Websites, Product Sites) • High Fidelity Prototypes TOOLS: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, Invision, Axure RP, Notion, Usertesting.com Jira, Salesforce, Asana, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify Photoshop, Illustrator, Optimizely, UsabilityHub I look forward to hearing more about your project and what I can do to add to the quality of your product! --- PROJECT SAMPLES COMING SOON - Updated 06/13/2024 --

Design & Usability Research
Google Analytics
Local SEO
Web UI
UX Copy
A/B Testing
Wireframe & Prototyping Software
Logo Design
UI Animation
UX Research
Heuristic Evaluation
User Interface Design
InVision
Figma
UI/UX Prototyping
$65 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a design researcher, strategist, and service designer experienced in leading and supporting big and small projects across sectors. I specialize in distilling complex information in ways that are easy to understand, and articulating insights that honor people's stories, experiences, and priorities; especially those from systemically underserved communities. Emphasis on healthcare and social impact. I am open to supporting on a wide range of other design research and strategy tasks, especially on equity focused projects. Would love to connect with you!

Design & Usability Research
Topic Research
Research Proposals
Equity Research & Analysis
Online Research
Research Summary
Equity Research
Research Protocols
Research Documentation
Conduct Research
Research Methods
Academic Research
Research Interviews
Research & Strategy
$48 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
SUMMARY Information Technology (IT) has been one of my passions, being an (IT) professional with over 12 years experience, have seen many problem issues we provided solutions for. Areas of expertise, project management, web design and development, hosting, implementation, upgrade, and user helpdesk support. Responsible and detail oriented with strong technical, analytical and problem solving techniques. Communication, customer service and satisfaction other passion areas. I love to provide positive service to my clients and customers. Always open for future adventure employment opportunities. OBJECTIVE I accomplished a long-term goal in retiring from a long-term non-tech related position of 36 years. I thought it was time to pursue other interests and opportunities. I like reviewing new opportunities in the areas of sole- entrepreneurship and other employment opportunities on the horizon. I have a wide, diverse skill-set from fantastic. One of my passion goals, I did start up a radio station, TGN Radio Broadcasting, been working the programming on the station, since 2014. What I like about this, I'm able to work with clients with business advertising, promotions and marketing for their business. I work with some of the best associates in the advertising, marketing and promotions landscape. I will say to potential clients, your business needs exposure, at an affordable cost. I would love to speak with potential clients in need of video production, to help them create a great image of their business. Please check out my Demo-reels.

Design & Usability Research
Video Intro & Outro
Intro & Outro Animation Design
Video Animation
Adobe Premiere Pro
Radio Advertising
Advertising
WordPress
Adobe After Effects
Maxon Cinema 4D
Adobe Creative Suite
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Adventure Lover 🗺️ | Creator 🎤🎸🎨🎹 | Personal Development Enthusiast 📖 | Campaigner (ENFP) 💡 I'm a UX/UI designer with a psychology and business background. I love connecting with people and connecting people through meaningful experiences. In this world, there is an opportunity for us to pause and be fully immersed in the moment. I want to create more of those intentional moments for people through design and life. Technical Skills: User Interviews, Design Research, User Research, User Stories, User Flows, Personas, Site Mapping, Card Sorting and Information Architecture, Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis, User Testing, Journey Mapping, User Interface Design, Mobile Application Design, Web Design, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Design Composition, Style Guide, Typography, Wireframes, Ideation, Prototypes, User Testing, Mockups, Visual Hierarchy, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Miro, Zoom, Google Suite, FigJam, Slack, Microsoft Suite, Asana, Tableau, Jira, HTML, CSS Soft Skills: Empathy, Communication, Attention to Detail, Positive Attitude, Curiosity, Agile Mindset, Collaboration, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Creativity, Cognitive Psychology, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation Skills

Design & Usability Research
Design Thinking
Design Mockup
Figma
Wireframing
Prototyping
UX & UI Design
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I graduated from Ohio State University in 2021 with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, specializing in Human Systems Integration and Design. I am currently working as a Productivity Leader for Quaker Oats Bridgeview, IL Manufacturing Plant focusing on process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings. Formerly, was a Facility Operations Manager at the Frito Lay Oak Forest, IL Distribution Center.

Design & Usability Research
$80 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Hello there! I'm Puii, With a diverse skill set encompassing UX/UI design, usability testing, interviewing, and research. Here's how I can help: UX/UI Designer: - Transforming ideas into visually appealing designs. - Creating prototypes for user-friendly experiences. - Ensuring designs work seamlessly across devices. Usability Tester: - Identifying usability issues through thorough testing. - Guiding testing sessions and gathering feedback. - Ensuring accessibility for all users. Interviewer: - Conducting insightful interviews for user feedback. - Analyzing feedback to improve design and functionality. - Administering usability surveys for quantitative insights. Researcher: - Developing user personas to guide design decisions. - Mapping user journeys for optimization opportunities. - Conducting competitor analysis for industry insights. Let me assist you in ensuring that your product attains the utmost standards of usability and functionality.

Design & Usability Research
Test Results & Analysis
Testing
Training
Usability Testing
Customer Experience Research
Customer Experience
Journey Mapping
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Business Marketing Designed a marketing campaign Photo editor Video editor First meeting: Your ideas and wants Second Meeting: First Draft Final Meeting : Product will be sent through with HD quality

Design & Usability Research
Photo Editing
Photo Retouching
Business Modeling
Marketing Management
$17 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hello! My name is Camron Hinkle and I am an undergraduate student at Columbia College Chicago pursuing a degree in User Experience Design. I am a savvy Web Designer with relentless drive and high standards for presentation and design aesthetics. I establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and industry standards. Bringing excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.

Design & Usability Research
User Interface Design
Web Page
UI Graphics
User Experience
UX & UI
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
A multi-disciplinary designer working on projects ranging from UX to visual design. Each project embarks me on different learning journeys about myself and the outside world.

Design & Usability Research
Rebranding
Branding & Marketing
Prototype
ProtoPie
Web Design
Figma
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Editorial
A/B Testing
Presentations
Presentation Design
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a forward-thinking and empathetic UX/UI Designer and User Researcher, committed to elevating user experiences and accessibility with cutting-edge design strategies. My methodology merges imaginative solutions with an in-depth comprehension of user requirements, striving to forge seamless digital environments that cultivate user satisfaction.

Design & Usability Research
AI Image Generation
Design Validation
Responsive Design
Product Design
Problem Solving
Visual Design
A/B Testing
Usability Testing
Mobile App Design
User Experience
User Interface Design
UX & UI
Web UI
UX Research
$30 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
An experienced product manager, adept at documenting products and features. Excited to be involved in any business/creative writing, proofreading, and documentation projects. I pride myself on being easy-to-work-with, organized, and a responsive individual.

Design & Usability Research
Product Development Life Cycle
Product Development Process
Product Documentation
Proofreading
Writing
$3 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I help founders & builders apply test ideas before investing money & time in building a web or mobile product. In a session I'll walk you through four questions: 1 - Who has a problem? 2- What is that problem? 3 - How severe is that problem? 4 - What have you learned by solving that problem manually? The value I bring is facilitating these questions so you can assess your own confidence that you are ready to invest in a product. Ready? Let's chat.

Design & Usability Research
Business Strategy
Rapid Experimentation
Design Concept
Design Validation
Design Thinking
Lean Consulting
Lean Startup
Startup Consulting
Entrepreneurship
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
💼 A professional with 3 years crafting user-centric products. I combine sharp analysis with a creative flair to solve problems. ✅ CORE OFFERINGS ✓ Results-driven design solutions ✓ Daily communication and quick turnaround ✓ Proven track record of increasing conversions ✓ Flexible availability and team collaboration ✓ Figma expert with a wide range of design services ⏱ AVAILABILITY Available to start immediately. Current availability as of July 1st. 💎 SKILLS & EXPERTISE 🎨 Design: ✓ UX/UI for web and mobile applications ✓ Responsive design ✓ Web design and development (Webflow, WordPress, etc.) ✓ Dashboard and landing page design ✓ E-commerce and SaaS product design ✓ iOS/Android application design ✓ Financial/banking application design Visual Design: ✓ Graphic design and illustration (2D/3D, various styles) ✓ Corporate identity and style guide development ✓ Print materials (packaging, brochures, flyers, banners) 🧠 UX Strategy: ✓ User flow creation ✓ Wireframing and prototyping ✓ UX strategy development ✓ Sitemap creation ✓ Customer journey mapping 💻 TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES Design: ✓ Figma ✓ Sketch ✓ Adobe XD Graphics & Animation: ✓ Adobe Photoshop ✓ Illustrator ✓ After Effects Project Management: ✓ Trello ✓ Jira AREAS OF EXPERTISE ✓ UX/UI Design ✓ Responsive Web Design ✓ Mobile App Design ✓ Branding ✓ Logo Design ✓ Graphic Design ✓ User Experience Design ✓ Wireframing ✓ Prototyping ✓ E-commerce Design ✓ SaaS Platform Design ✓ Motion Design ❗️My design style is minimal, sleek, modern and clean. I can adapt my skills towards the vision of my clients

Design & Usability Research
UI/UX Prototyping
UX & UI Design
Prototyping
UX Research
Wireframing
Landing Page Design
Design Analysis
Mobile App Design
Web & Mobile Design Consultation
Web Design
$21 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hi there, my name is Zoe. I’m an experienced product designer with a love for design research, brand and presentation design. I a new passion for event design and management, with experience leading and being the creative director for photo shoots, design workshops, and fashion shows. • Passionate about hands-on creation and finding innovative branding design solutions • Experienced in product research and collaborating with diverse teams • Skilled in engaging people and building communities through design • Expert in organizing and managing events that foster connection and collaboration • Proficient in leading design workshops, community projects, and social gatherings for over 200 people

Design & Usability Research
Bill of Materials
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Direction
Branding & Marketing
MicroStation
SolidWorks
KeyShot
Adobe Illustrator
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
With a solid foundation in both creative and technical disciplines, I’m a dedicated UX Researcher and Visual Designer. My journey began at Columbia College Chicago, where I earned a Bachelor’s in Cinema Arts and Science, blending creative expression with technical skills and a minor in Graphic Design. I further honed my expertise with a Google UX Design Certificate in 2023, mastering UX research and UI design through tools like Figma and Adobe XD to create user-centric designs. Since 2019, I’ve been working as a freelance UX Researcher and Visual Designer, taking on diverse projects from mobile apps to responsive websites. Highlights include a South Korean fashion app using AR technology for size fitting and a portfolio management tool designed for seamless user interactions. My work is grounded in a strong understanding of design principles, including color theory and typography, and I’m proficient in information architecture, interaction design, and usability testing. Additionally, my role as an Editorial Assistant at FACETS enhanced my skills in content management and digital media, adding depth to my comprehensive design practice.

Design & Usability Research
Usability Testing
Wireframing
Prototyping
Rapid Prototyping
UX & UI Design
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