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  • $40 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (15 jobs)
    Hi there 👋. I use design thinking to help build complex & custom solutions for B2B, B2C, SaaS projects including web, mobile, and desktop platforms. During the iterative process 🔁 I go through these steps: Understand → Observe → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test = 💎 Double Diamond Design Model For each design, I pick the best tool among UX methodologies including Lean Canvas • Competitor Analysis • Persona/User profile • Empathy Map • Customer Journey Map • Information Architecture • Wireframing • Prototyping etc. Besides UX, I do: ✔️ UI design – UI-kits, icon sets, etc; ✔️ Interactive prototyping – test an app before starting development; ✔️ Motion design – micro-interactions & animations. Figma, Sketch, Xd, Protopie – I can use any design tool. Feel free to contact me at any time ✍
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    User Flow
    Website Redesign
    Brand Strategy
    User-Centered Design
    Ecommerce Website Development
    UX Research
    Wireframing
    SaaS Development
    User Experience Design
    UI Animation
    UX & UI Design
    Product Design
    Wireframe & Prototyping Software
    Interactive Prototype
    Mobile App Strategy
    Mobile App Redesign
    Mobile App Design
    SaaS
    Figma
    UI/UX Prototyping
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    Product Designer with 8+ years of marketing expertise, excited to bring strategic outlook and consumer empathy to new and complex design problems. If you need help with prototyping, strategic thinking, UX reviews and game plans... Let's connect!
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Translation
    Adobe XD
    Marketing Strategy
    App Design
    Design Thinking
    Translation & Localization Software
    Digital Strategy
    Marketing
    Product Design
    Figma
  • $35 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Experienced & creative logo designer with a strong application of brand & visual identity techniques. Using my typography, composition and content design skills, I organize information in a user friendly & accessible way. My passion is to create something that is both attention grabbing and visually appealing. Available for small and medium sized projects. Open to projects with short turn arounds and ongoing contract work. On the management side, I have a strong attention to detail when organizing files, guidelines, specs & requirements. Good communication skills and humble collaborator. Design areas of strength: - Logo design - Typography - Visual Identity Have extensive experience creating & formatting work for sizes ranging from 100px x 100px all the way up to billboard sizes. I pride myself on thoughtful consideration for how a design will be legible in every size & format.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Graphic Design
    Brand Identity & Guidelines
    Figma
    Adobe Creative Cloud
    Adobe Illustrator
    Logo Usage Guidelines
    Typography Guidelines
    Typography
    Visual Identity
    Logo Design
  • $125 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Over the past 17 years, I’ve created best-in-class experiences used by millions of users at Facebook, Nextdoor, SurveyMonkey, and Sony as well as several startups. My experience spans designing many 0-1 products, including 2-sided marketplaces, a spectrum of AI-enhanced platforms, and novel fintech solutions. As a full-time employee, I designed AI features for Facebook creation, SurveyMonkey data analytics, and Nextdoor content moderation. I designed a full suite of market research tools for data analysis at SurveyMonkey. I designed many of nextdoor’s features as the sole designer. I designed award-winning apps at several startups, and hold three patents. Because of my extensive years of experience in tech companies large and small, I’m incredibly fast and efficient and highly strategic. I manage and lead senior and junior designers and know how to shortcut many of the product pitfalls less experienced designers are still learning to navigate. I can do discovery research, develop and lead design workshops, define strategy and roadmaps, and crank out highly polished designs and motion prototypes. I can help you or your team with: Mobile product design (iOS, Android), UX Strategy and Design, Generative AI features, Product Management, Creative Direction, Visual Design, Branding, Voice and tone, etc
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Prototype Design
    Mobile UI Design
    iPhone UI Design
    Information Design
    User-Centered Design
    Mobile App Design
    User Experience Design
    Figma
    Web Design
    Product Design
  • $87 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (16 jobs)
    Expert vetted by Upwork: a Figma design professional with extensive mobile UI and UX design experience in iOS and Android. I've helped numerous Fortune 500 clients like SAP, Dell, SoFi, Funding Circle find the best UX/UI design solutions for their products. If you have a mobile or web app you need executed at high quality, with clean Figma files that don't make developers pull their hair out, organized UI components, and industry insights gained from Silicon Valley's top startups, then you can count on me. What I do: 🏆 Mobile consumer apps for iOS, iPad OS and Android 🏆 Subspecialty in FinTech applications 🏆 Deep understanding and experience in Crypto and DeFi space 🏆 Enterprise apps that don't suck 🏆 Figma UI Libraries. I created the most complete Mobile UI kit for Figma (PrismUI) TOOLS: - Figma / Sketch / Adobe XD for Design - Zeplin for Handoff - ProtoPie Interactive Prototypes - Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc) for Graphic Design - Slack, Jira and Trello for Collaboration On the app store: Wend (iOS) SoFi (iOS/Android) Motif (iOS) Funding Circle (iOS/Android) Intelidate (iOS/Android) Qirnas (iOS/Android)
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Cryptocurrency
    Product Design
    Graphic Design
    User Experience Design
    UX & UI
    Mobile UI Design
    Webflow
    Mockup
    Figma
    Mobile App
    Sketch
    Mobile App Design
    User Experience
    Prototyping
  • $35 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm an interdisciplinary researcher with 6+ years of experience conducing qualitative and quantitative research. I combine my technical degrees from Cornell and Stanford Universities with the soft skills I picked up on the field. My speciality is in ethnographic interviewing and survey design. I have conducted over 800 interviews across 4 continents and 7 countries for a variety of clients including the World Bank, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Master Card, and the largest edtech company in the world. I am especially passionate about education, health, and games.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Survey Design
    Qualitative Research
    Service Design
    User Experience Design
    Writing
    Human-Centered Design
  • $180 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    What do you want to do? Hone your pitch deck? Deploy a covert task force? Quickly launch your product in the US? Develop an actionable R&D strategy? Tell your engaging brand story? Hire a fractional CEO? Prepare C-suite trend intelligence briefs? I'll do whatever it takes to make your project a success or solve your problem. I primarily consult on R&D strategy, brand storytelling, and launch. However, I'm an expert evaluator and researcher as well with a background in private intelligence. I can directly advise your team on options to execute on your vision or solve a part of a challenge you are encountering. Or, if needed, I can assemble a team to execute swiftly and autonomously. I will occasionally volunteer to do projects pro-bono, at cost, or for equity if it’s a project that intrigues me. You'll have access to my 25 years of experience making big things happen for companies, governments, universities, and creatives at the highest levels: - I have worked several years directly alongside a FAANG CEO, leading a skunkworks R&D lab in silicon valley. - I represented the U.S. Department of State as a reviewer for the nonpartisan IPCC, serving under Secretaries Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. - I produced and co-starred in an Amazon Prime feature film with an audience of over 25 million. - My research has been awarded with three investigative journalism awards and my book is the only academic book to have ever been designated as a Readers Choice on Goodreads. - I have held appointments at UC Berkeley and Northwestern University. I am currently an affiliate at a Stanford think tank. I also referee books for MIT Press, write for various publications, and appear from time to time in the media and on college campuses. While I just recently introduced UpWork into my practice, I’ve completed numerous offline projects, including: - Crafting an all-weather portfolio for a family office that emulates Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater approach, with uncorrelated investments and ultra-low management fees. - Setting up an R&D prototyping lab in San Francisco for a health and wellness company (ongoing). - Migrating a US small business’ email and cloud storage to a ultra-secure data center in Switzerland with global access. Completed in under 1 mo. for less than 1/4 of budget. - Launching a US brand including logo, custom domain, custom email, fully-designed website, and online merchandise 3PL. Completed in under 1 mo. under budget and with low recurring costs. - Complete design, development, and execution for a nonprofit organization from setting up the organizing documents to launching the public-facing website and operations. Competed in under 1yr, pro-bono.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Competitive Intelligence
    Business Intelligence
    Private Labeling & White Labeling
    Product Architecture
    Communications
    Science & Medicine
    Review
    Consumer Goods
    Strategic Planning
    Brand Consulting
    Strategy
  • $60 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a UX/UI and Product Designer with an entrepreneurial mindset, specializing in user-centered design, UX research, and accessible digital solutions. By blending creative insight, strategic thinking, and leadership, I craft impactful designs that drive measurable results, from enhanced engagement to scalable growth. • Expert in UX research, design systems, and aligning strategies with business and user objectives • Creative problem-solver with roots in a 16-year classical music career and 7 years in entrepreneurial business leadership • Skilled collaborator in agile, cross-functional teams, delivering innovative and scalable solutions
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Design Thinking
    Product Management
    Product Design
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Figma
    Jira
    UX & UI
    UI/UX Prototyping
    UX Wireframe
    UX Research
    UX Copy
    UX & UI Design
  • $130 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a product strategy consultant specializing in transforming complex technical systems into user-friendly digital products. With experience spanning AI/ML platforms, climate analytics, and enterprise software, I excel at bridging the gap between sophisticated technology and user needs. My approach combines deep user research with practical implementation strategies. I've successfully: - Built and launched AI-powered platforms from scratch, achieving 85% accuracy in automated processing - Transformed multi-week manual processes into streamlined digital workflows - Led cross-functional teams to deliver products that drove millions in revenue within months - Facilitated stakeholder workshops to align vision and strategy across organizations Drawing from my anthropology background and extensive product management experience, I bring both analytical rigor and human-centered design to every project. I'm particularly skilled at: - Conducting user research that uncovers actionable insights - Developing clear product strategies and roadmaps - Creating and facilitating workshops that drive alignment and decisions - Translating complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences I thrive on complex challenges and am passionate about creating digital products that make a real difference in how people work and live.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    User Experience Strategy
    Service Design
    Research & Strategy
    Product Marketing
    Product Management
    Product Design
  • $90 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Frontend Architect | React, Next.js, AI-Integrated UX | 15+ Years Experience Hi, I'm Cody — a frontend specialist who builds beautiful, responsive, and secure web experiences that just feel right. I bring 15+ years of experience across startups, creative platforms, and enterprise teams — from idea to launch, rebuild to acquisition. I care deeply about user experience, accessibility, and building products that are intuitive, inclusive, and aligned with business goals. What I bring to your team: 🔧 React / Next.js / SCSS / Framer / Tailwind 🌐 Clean, scalable frontend architecture 🧠 UX that’s intuitive and joyfully usable 🤖 AI integrations done right (with proper privacy + PII handling) ✅ CMMC, GDPR, and CCPA-aware development 🧪 Built-in accessibility, SEO, and performance testing I collaborate seamlessly with designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders. I’ve worked on fast-moving startup teams, government-level compliance tools, and complex multi-user SaaS platforms. Ideal Projects: • Mission-driven startups • AI-powered tools • Web apps with multi-role user logic • Systems that need thoughtful design + security Let’s build something that works — for everyone.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Product Strategy
    TypeScript
    Web Accessibility
    UX & UI Design
    Product Development
    Artificial Intelligence
    Web Development
    AI Implementation
    AI Compliance
    Data Privacy
    Framer
    SCSS
    Next.js
    React
  • $85 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Researcher and design strategist having 12 years of experience in the information technology industry. Has solid knowledge and hands-on experience in diverse HCI/UX research methods including ethnography, focus groups, and usability testing. Possesses strong strategic planning abilities with balanced managerial skills working in a matrixed organization. A fast learner, a multi-tasker, and a team player. * Research areas: multi-device experience, next generation TV, AR, robotics UX & etc.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Strategic Planning
    Product Strategy
    Market Research
    Ethnographies
    Wireframing
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Design Thinking
    Interaction Design
    Interactive Prototype
    Prototyping
    Usability Testing
    Human-Centered Design
    UX Research
  • $75 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (202 jobs)
    💎 Expert-Vetted top 1% 🏆 Top Rated Plus ✅ 150+ Successfully completed projects 🎨 Portfolio: kayenpeppa.com Hello, I'm a passionate Sr. Product designer (UX/UI) with over two decades of experience and a track record with top tech companies in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Additionally, I’ve over 10 years of experience as a creative director for various leading digital advertising agencies such as Iris Worldwide-London, HAVAS-Paris, Young&Rubicam-New York, and more. Shall we set up a quick chat? I'm eager to connect and discuss how I can contribute. Thanks! Below are my services: 🎨 PRODUCTION Product Design - Logic, Mechanic & Aesthetic. Smart and Strategic Design - Usability & Aesthetic Predictive and Innovative UX - Complex wireframing Information Hierarchy & Data Visualization Rapid & advanced Prototyping Design System and Aesthetic Language Design Interaction Design - Components & Storytelling Digital Creative Direction - Brand Identity, Logo Development & Strategic positioning. 🔍 RESEARCH Human Factors & User Experience UX Audit User behavior analysis Usability Testing Heuristic analysis Cognitive Walkthrough and CRO 💻 APPLICATIONS -Design: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop. -Wireframing / Prototyping: Figma, Invision, Axure, proto.io, Adobe XD. -A/B testing - Conversion rate optimization: User testing, Unbounce, GrowthHacker, UserFeel, Google Optimize. -Data analysis: Mixpanel, Hotjar, Fullstory, Google Analytics. -Project management: JIRA, Confluence, Aha, Basecamp, Asana, monday.com, Notion.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    PHP
    SQL
    CSS
    Logo Design
    Branding
    HTML
    UX Wireframe
    WordPress
    Material Design
    Graphic Design
    Website
    UX & UI
    Adobe Photoshop
    Figma
    Adobe Illustrator
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Mobile App
    UX Research
  • $50 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Professional UX Writer and Content Designer, experience in top tech and FAANG companies. I use words to help customers get things done, and businesses tell their stories. Specialties: UX/UI designs (Figma), UX writing, copywriting, campaign writing (email, newsletter, blog, social), content audit, SEO optimization, UX research, project management.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Content Writing
    Email Copywriting
    Email & Newsletter
    Copywriting
    Content Analysis
    Content Audit
    Storytelling
    User Experience
    UX Writing
    UX & UI
  • $100 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Portfolio: nelson-gomez.com Product designer with 7+ YOE. I specialize in design systems and I have worked across diverse industries including augmented reality, weddings, gaming, banking, AI, chemistry, and e-commerce. Highlights: At Animaze (Holotech Studios), I increased week-to-week retention by 8% and day-to-day retention by 15% worldwide by designing an onboarding process for Animaze PC using insights from my user research work. At Salad Technologies, I accelerated pre-development product and design workflows by 80% At Albert Invent (current), I led a design system implementation that reduced development cycles from 6 weeks to 4 weeks
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Project Management
    Product Analytics
    SQL
    Design Handoff Tool
    Design Handoff
    User Experience Design
    Figma
    Product Design
  • $15 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Experienced professional with more than 15 years of expertise in creating user experiences across various industries. Proven track record of successfully designing and executing projects ranging from luxury homes to AAA video games. Demonstrated ability to lead projects from inception and design through strategy to launch. Currently specializing in UX and UI design.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    User Interface Design
    User Flow
    User Experience
    Framer
    Figma to Webflow Plugin
    Figma
    Wireframe & Prototyping Software
    User Experience Strategy
    User Experience Design
    Project Management
    UI/UX Prototyping
    UX & UI
    Product Design
  • $25 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    UI/UX Designer | AI for Health industries I am a seasoned UI/UX designer with over a decade of experience in creating engaging and functional digital products. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I specialize in developing intuitive interfaces and comprehensive design systems that enhance user experience and drive conversion rates. My professional journey encompasses a deep focus on both mobile (iOS and Android) and web applications, ensuring seamless and responsive design across all platforms. I have a robust background in managing design systems, which allows me to maintain consistency and coherence while scaling products effectively. In my practice, I blend aesthetics with functionality, utilizing a toolkit that includes Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Autodesk, among others. My approach involves strategic planning, collaborative workshops, and meticulous attention to detail to deliver products that not only look great but also perform excellently. I am on the lookout for full-time opportunities where I can contribute my expertise in UI/UX design, responsive web design, and design system management to projects that are not only innovative but also challenging.
    Featured Skill Design & Usability Research
    Animation Design
    Digital Art
    Workshop Facilitation
    UI/UX Prototyping
    User Experience Design
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