I'm a product designer who ships. Twelve years of UX behind me, and now I design AI products and build them into production - not mockups, live software with paying users.
The hard part of AI product design isn't the interface. It's that users can't verify what the system tells them, so everything depends on whether they trust it. That's the problem I solve: designing for agent behaviour, visible uncertainty, human-in-the-loop control, and evidence attached to every claim.
WHAT YOU GET
Design that ships. I prototype and build in code with Claude Code and modern AI tooling, so what I show you is what can go live - not a handoff document that loses half its intent on the way to engineering.
A process built for speed with fidelity. On my own product, client feedback calls are transcribed, synthesised into structured tickets, and built the same week - sometimes the same day. Nothing gets lost between what a user said and what shipped, because the transcript is the source document, not someone's paraphrase of it.
Judgement, not just execution. I'll tell you when the brief is wrong and show you why.
PROOF
Tradelight - an AI commercial-intelligence platform I designed and built end to end. Live with paying clients. Python ML pipeline, React/TypeScript frontend, automated monthly production runs. The risk model was backtested against 27 months of trading history and several thousand real customer departures before a single client saw an alert.
Groundscout - global B2B prospect discovery. Multi-source pipeline, AI market sizing, Stripe billing. Designed and shipped solo.
Fastmarkets - UX Lead, then commissioned by the CPO to define the company's AI product strategy from a blank slate, presented to the CTO. My redesign of news discovery lifted article viewership 33% in five months.
WHERE I'M A GOOD FIT
Greenfield builds. MVPs. AI features added to an existing product. Prototype to production. Situations where working out what to build is half the problem.
WHERE I'M NOT
I don't take on maintenance of large existing codebases, rescue projects, or infrastructure scaling work. If that's the job, I'll tell you straight and save us both the time.
Remote, UK-based, comfortable across European hours and US mornings.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Development
AI App Development
Product Design
UX & UI
UX & UI Design
Product Strategy
Figma
Prototyping
UX Research
React
Generative AI
Software Development
AI Consulting
LLM Prompt Engineering
Prompt Engineering
Design Thinking
Mansoor M.
Hampton, United Kingdom
$45/hr
4.7
56 jobs
I am a Top Rated Plus UX/UI designer and qualified Chartered Accountant with 17 years of experience and $300K+ earned on Upwork, specialising in AI-powered products, SaaS platforms, and fintech interfaces.
The CA qualification matters more than it sounds. When I design a fintech dashboard, a credit platform, or a data-heavy SaaS product, I understand the financial logic behind what I am building, not just the visual execution. That combination is rare and it changes the quality of every design decision.
I have designed LLM chat interfaces, AI analytics dashboards, mobile apps, data-heavy fintech tools, and end-to-end SaaS platforms, all built around one principle: complex technology should feel effortless to the person using it.
I also build with AI. I use Claude Code, and Google Stitch in my workflow, which means I iterate faster, explore more directions, and deliver more in less time than a traditional design process allows.
I have shipped a full 52-screen SaaS platform using Claude Code and Cursor, design and implementation, solo.
My process is research first, structure second, visuals third. I audit before I design, wireframe before I polish, and hand off files that developers can build from without asking a single clarifying question.
100% Job Success Score across 55 projects. I do not just deliver screens, I deliver products that work.
Web Design
Figma
Mockup
Wireframing
Mobile App Design
Prototyping
Website Redesign
UI/UX Prototyping
User Experience Design
High Fidelity Design
UX & UI
Mobile UI Design
User Interface Design
App Design
AI Platform
AI Chatbot
FinTech
SaaS
Conversational AI
Oli J.
Breaston, United Kingdom
$75/hr
4.9
998 jobs
🏵 Official Upwork Partner & Expert Approved Logo & Brand Designer + Strategist
(𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗜 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗽-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀) Real Logo's and Brands you can trademark and grow with.
Known as the Design partner that acts like a co-founder.
→ Consulting, Positioning, Strategy and Design.
Think great design, but with deep marketing and psychology-backed strategies that connect deeply with your audience. Simple, clear, and unforgettable.
Don't rely on AI to design a brand that doesn't resonate and convert customers. I offer real strategy, alignment and recommendations to build brands that connect with markets.
🧠 Visual Identities that use Behavioural Science to turn audiences into loyal customers.
✅ Proud to be part of Upwork's approved Talent Scout™ (Logo & Brand Design)
Why 900+ brand owners have chosen me:
-Award-winning design for Fortune 500 companies + finance, tech, SaaS, Web3, and B2B.
-Brand identity systems that connect deeply with audiences through minimal, modern, design.
-Creative and marketing expertise that elevates your brand beyond surface-level aesthetics.
Credibility.
✔️ Worked with multiple top 1000 companies.
✔️ Logo Design with modern marketing insights.
✔️ Top-Tier Communication throughout the process.
✔️ Award-Winning Logo Design & Brand Identity work.
💬 Client Feedback:
(Recent Review from Jason D.)
"I’ve worked with Oli multiple times on logo designs and branding, and he consistently brings incredible value. He's communicative, creative, and genuinely committed to your vision. For the price, you’re getting an amazing blend of creative talent and marketing insight!"
My Philosophy: Simple is Powerful 🚀
I believe in modern, minimal logo design and branding design that cuts through the noise. My approach elevates your brand above a crowded digital landscape with clear, timeless visuals.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁.
📅 Available for only 2 more branding projects (Aug 2026)
Logo Design
Brand Identity Design
Graphic Design
Brand Identity
Brand Guidelines
Style Guide
Logomark
Brand Design
Branding
Logo
Abstract Logo
Minimalist
Brand Identity & Guidelines
Corporate Brand Identity
Adobe Illustrator
Brand Strategy
Brand Development
Logotype
Brand Positioning
Visual Identity
Meera B.
Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
$22/hr
5.0
13 jobs
You want to convert your napkin sketch idea💡 to manufacturing ready, well engineered product? 🚀🚀 With over 13 years of industry experience🏆, I am here to give you full stake mechanical design services along with support for Prototyping and mass production by using my well established supplier network.
You will get :
- Elite Reverse Engineering🔄: Converting complex scanned point clouds into clean, editable parametric CAD models.
- Rapid Concept Evolution🚀: Turning your "napkin sketch" or a simple verbal explanation into a functional 3D design that is ready for manufacturing design.
- Next-Gen Benchmarking✨: Give me your competitor's product photo and your "dream" features—you will get a superior, high-performance version that stands out.
Core Services I offer :
- High-End 3D CAD Modelling💠: Robust, flawless designs🧊 using world-class software. Solidworks is my core expertise, complemented by hands-on experience in Fusion 360, Siemens NX, Creo and AutoCAD, enabling me to work seamlessly across multiple CAD platforms.
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA)⚙️: You will receive manufacturing ready designs optimised for CNC/VMC machining, injection moulding, or sheet metal to slash your production costs.
- Stunning Photorealistic Rendering💎: Create "wow-factor" visuals that stop investors in their tracks.
- Fast-Track Prototyping⚡: 3D print-ready files (STL/STEP) engineered for perfect fit and function.
Ready to start⚡⚡? Send me a message with your project details or a sketch today, and let’s start building the future together..!!🔥🔥
SolidWorks
Mechanical Design
Product Design
3D Modeling
3D Design
CAD
Mechanical Engineering
CAD Conversion
Sheet Metal
Plastic
3D Printing
Design for Manufacturing
oleh V.
Lancaster, United Kingdom
$65/hr
5.0
448 jobs
Bridging the Gap between Design Intent and Technical Realization.
Stop struggling with complex geometry—I provide the technical certainty you need to build.
Why High-End Firms Hire Me:
Computational Geometry Mastery: Specialist in Rhino/NURBS rationalization. I transform "impossible" organic shapes into buildable, cost-effective panelized systems.
Digital-to-Physical Bridge: Expert in 3D-printing optimization (SLA/FDM) for tactile client validation and industrial prototyping.
Technical Reliability: 10-year track record of Top Rated Plus excellence with 100% Job Success. I don’t just model; I improve designs for manufacturability (DfM).
Verified by Upwork Insights: Over 80+ clients have officially commended my Commitment to Quality, with dozens of endorsements for being Reliable and a Clear Communicator.
Elite Academic Background: Master’s in Urban Planning (UK RQF Level 7) and BArch in Architecture. I understand building codes, solar path analysis (BRE), and urban context.
Verified Client Trust:
"Oleh is my go-to professional for over 10 years across 20+ complex projects. Exceptional reliability." — Long-term EU Client.
Based in England and operating under UK professional standards. Let’s resolve your geometric challenges today. Click "Message" to discuss your project.
Adobe Photoshop
V-Ray
SketchUp
CAD
3D Modeling
Rhinoceros 3D
3D Printing
Architectural Design
3D Drawing
Architectural Rendering
STL
Mathematica
Geometry
Ayomide A.
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Your product deserves more than a beautiful CAD model. It deserves a product people actually want to manufacture.
Most industrial designers stop when the model looks good.
I don’t.
Every product I develop is designed around a single question:
“If this were my own product, what would I change before spending thousands on prototypes and tooling?”
That mindset changes everything.
I specialize in industrial design, consumer product design, product development, CAD engineering, prototype development, and manufacturing-focused design for startups, inventors, and established companies building products that have to perform outside the computer screen.
Because a great product isn’t created by adding fillets and nice renders.
It’s created by solving dozens of engineering, manufacturing, usability, cost, assembly, ergonomics, and production challenges before they become expensive mistakes.
Whether it’s a consumer electronic enclosure, medical device, sports equipment, wearable product, soft goods, packaging system, or mechanical consumer product, I design with the complete product lifecycle in mind—from concept through prototype and manufacturing.
What I help clients build
• Consumer Products
• Consumer Electronics
• Industrial Products
• Wearables
• Soft Goods
• Plastic Injection Molded Parts
• Mechanical Assemblies
• Product Enclosures
• Packaging Systems
• Lifestyle Products
• Sporting Equipment
• Medical Devices
⸻
Services
✓ Industrial Design
✓ Product Design
✓ Product Development
✓ CAD Modeling
✓ Mechanical Design
✓ Consumer Product Design
✓ Prototype Development
✓ Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
✓ Reverse Engineering
✓ Injection Mold Design
✓ 3D Product Rendering
✓ Engineering Drawings
✓ Manufacturing Documentation
✓ STEP, STL, IGES & Native CAD Files
⸻
My workflow combines industrial design thinking with engineering logic.
That means every decision considers:
• User experience
• Ergonomics
• Assembly
• Manufacturing methods
• Material selection
• Structural performance
• Cost optimisation
• Production scalability
• Supplier feasibility
Instead of waiting until the prototype fails to discover problems, I work to eliminate them during development.
That saves time.
It saves tooling changes.
It saves expensive redesigns.
Most importantly, it gives you greater confidence before committing to production.
Whether you’re an inventor with a sketch on a napkin or a company preparing for manufacturing, I can help transform your idea into a product that’s engineered with purpose—not just modeled in CAD.
If you’re looking for an Industrial Designer who understands the entire journey from concept to prototype to production, let’s build something exceptional.
Industrial Design
Product Design
Product Development
Consumer Electronics
Mechanical Design
Industrial Product
3D Modeling
3D Design
3D Rendering
3D Product Rendering
Prototype Design
Design for Manufacturing
SolidWorks
Autodesk Fusion 360
Injection Mold Design
Concept Development
Rhinoceros 3D
Autodesk AutoCAD
Jewelry Design
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