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  • $55 hourly
    I’m a user experience designer and product strategist. I help companies launch their initial product and optimize products already in the market. I do this through rapid research, prototyping, and comprehensive user flows and wireframes. I’m an expert communicator, problem-solver, and creative thinker.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    UX & UI
    Design & Usability Research
    User Interface Design
    Wireframing
    Prototyping
  • $55 hourly
    I'm a biomedical engineer with a variety of skills spanning electronics, 3D printing, and CAD. I'm looking to help individuals with their initial prototypes so that they can take ideas to the next level.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Electrical Engineering
    IT Support
    Hardware Prototyping
    3D Modeling
    3D Design
    Electronic Workbench
    Prototype Model
    3D Printing
    Electronics
    Prototyping
    PCB Design
    Raspberry Pi
    Arduino
    Autodesk Fusion 360
  • $50 hourly
    Hi there! Thanks for your consideration. For a direct experience into some of my work, please visit brandontran.net I offer: - Marketing Materials (powerpoints, flyers, brochures, business cards, posters, etc.) - Brand Identity (logos, web banners, advertisement graphics, etc.) - Labels (packaging layout and design, dye-lines, FDA compliant labels) - Batch Scripts (ability to manipulate hundreds of files at your convenience) - Illustration (fine art or digital illustration with various styles that meets your needs) - Photo Editing (photo manipulation, touch up, or art forms using photos, parallax effect, natural product photography) - Video Editing (color correction, timeline correlation, story line piecing, b-roll) I have worked with the Adobe Suite for more than 10 years and have experience with each and every software (some stronger than others). If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I am extremely flexible. Thank you in advance.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Concept Design
    Video Editing
    Computer Graphics
    Photo Editing
    Drawing
    Sticker Design
    Layout Design
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
  • $50 hourly
    I am excited to assist and provide design solutions. With 10+ years of experience, I can take your project from any PDLC stage to completion, onboard myself, and contribute effectively. My expertise in product design and user experience for SaaS (software as a service) and enterprise software helps solve complex business problems for startups and established companies. — I am here to support my clients in building delightful, meaningful, and profitable digital products. — DOMAINS I have worked in: - marketing technology, - financial app, - HR solutions, - CRM, - manufacturing solution, - procurement software, - insurance solution, - biotech softwares, - supply chain management, among others. ASSETS I typically deliver to my clients are: - wireframes - high-fidelity mockups - click-through prototypes - user flow charts - user persona - journey mapping - user research interview guidelines, plan, questions - usability testing plan and participant tasks - research synthesis report My primary design tools are: FIGMA | SKETCH Additionally, I can provide a product DESIGN STRATEGY that aligns to your company’s current stage of growth. I understand that product strategy varies depending on a company’s maturity and the domain it operates in, and the design strategy must reflect that. (Note: You might see the discrepancy between my location and timezone. My permanent home is in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am currently taking a break from a full-time job and staying in Taipei. I align my working hours with EST, CST, MST, and PST, typically between 7 am and 3 pm, adjusting based on the time zone you are in.) As someone new to Upwork, I'm offering an introductory hourly rate at the moment. I am here to support my clients in building delightful, meaningful, and profitable digital products.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Journey Mapping
    User Flow
    High Fidelity Design
    Design Mockup
    Enterprise Software
    Lean Startup
    SaaS
    UX Wireframe
    Design & Usability Research
    UX Research
    UI/UX Prototyping
    User Experience
    UX & UI
    User Experience Design
  • $60 hourly
    I am a Mechanical Engineer with experience in Product Design & Development. I received my master's degree in ME from USC with an emphasis on Design and Manufacturing. My expertise are in New Product Development. I am passionate about developing ideas in their initial stages, testing them and bringing them to market. Whether you are a person with an idea and would like to validate it, or have a concept and would like to have a 3D CAD design made. I am here to help. I am a Mechanical Design Professional Solidworks Certifed. I have a Certification as Fundamental Engineer form the NCEES Some of my expertise are: - 3D modeling and CAD design using Solidworks - 3D printing and product prototyping - Design analysis Static and Fluid (FEA, CFD) - User experience and ergonomic design - Design for assembly (DFA) Design for Manufacturing (DFM) - Market research and product dissection - Material selection and CMF (color, material, finish)
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Bill of Materials
    2D Design & Drawings
    Rapid Prototyping
    Material Selection
    Product Development
    3D Printing
    Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
    3D Modeling
    SolidWorks
  • $38 hourly
    Hello, My name is Alice Brown . I have 14 years experience in graphic design, digital painting, Printing, Web, 2D, 3D and traditional drawing, I maintain a healthy balance between functionality and visual impact that every graphic product needs. I'm an artist and illustrator graphic designer. I have expertise in Logo Design, Corporate Brand Identity, Business Cards, Mockups, Concept Developing and Illustration.I create colorful and detailed artworks and illustrations for games, comics, ads and books, packaging, Magazines, Handbook, 3D Design etc.. I work in different styles ranging from cartoon to realistic, sketch and draw freely by hand and with a graphic tablet. I guarantee quickness and quality to my clients, and none of them were unsatisfied with my services, ever. I will provide Original, Copy right free work with Rapid Delivery. My strong points are definitely a good Communication, Meeting deadline, Professionalism, being open to revisions and help even after the job is completed. Feel free to have a look at my profile and don't hesitate to contact me.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Cartoon Art
    Ebook Design
    Corporate Branding
    Graphic Design
    Illustration
    Digital Art
    Vector Art
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Illustrator
    Web Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Canva
    Print Design
  • $60 hourly
    I'm a product designer with three years of experience specializing in user experience and visual design. My expertise spans Web3, healthcare, and e-commerce industries. I thrive in transforming ambiguity into tangible, meaningful experiences. By placing users at the center of my design process, I craft solutions that not only meet their needs but also drive business success. I think systematically, ensuring that every micro-interaction serves a purpose within the larger ecosystem. ------SKILLSETS------ • Design UI/UX, Wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, Ideation, Information Architecture, Graphics, Illustration, Branding, Game Design • Research Survey, User Interview, Competitive Analysis, Persona, User Journey Map, User Flow, Card Sorting, Affinity Mapping, Empathy Mapping, Stakeholder mapping, Storyboards, Heuristic Evaluation, Usability Testing, Product Strategy • Tools Figma, Sketch, Invision, Adobe Creative Suite, ChatGPT, Midjourney, KlingAI, Unity, Blender, Spine, Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Webflow, Readymag, HTML, CSS, C#
    Featured Skill Product Design
    ChatGPT
    Midjourney AI
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
    Persona Development
    Figma
    Competitive Analysis
    Mobile App Design
    Web Design
    Branding
    Research Methods
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    Wireframing
    UI/UX Prototyping
  • $65 hourly
    CEO & Consultant at Bawa Tech Club LLC | Digital Solutions Architect | PhD Expert in Pharma/MedTech | Driving SMBs' Digital Transformation | Innovating LIMS Solutions | Proven Track Record in Professional Services
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Information Security Consultation
    Product Management
    Cloud Security
    Cybersecurity Management
    Digital Transformation
    Strategy
    Research & Development
    LIMS
    Quality Assurance
  • $26 hourly
    Hey there! I am a product designer specializing in UX/UI. My goal is to create user experiences that bring people joy. I have been honored with a Red Dot Award and have collaborated with several startups and respected companies. I am here to bring a touch of design magic to your projects.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Visual Design
    Rapid Prototyping
    User Experience
    Web Design
    Framer
    Figma
    User Flow
    Information Architecture
    UX & UI
  • $50 hourly
    I am a champion of the User Experience process. Whether creating a full scale enterprise solutions or small business products, I understand the need for efficiency and scalable design. I'm self directed, needing little guidance or management, while providing regular communication. I'm very comfortable working directly with development and project leads. - Design exploration - Wire framing - Prototyping and User Testing - Final Design Specs
    Featured Skill Product Design
    User-Centered Design
    User Flow
    User Experience Design
    Visual Design
    Logo Design
    Specifications
    Wireframe & Prototyping Software
    UX & UI Design
  • $150 hourly
    Product manager with 11+ years of experience in Product Management and Technical roles, specializing in Partner Programs and Go to Market systems. If you are looking to automate or optimize the Sales Processes of your startup, SMB, or enterprise, I can help. - SME on Salesforce CRM & Sales Systems - Extensive experience optimizing Lead-to-cash systems & processes - Implemented comprehensive partner program for large enterprise - 2x certified in Salesforce CRM (Salesforce Sales Cloud & Salesforce Administrator)
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
    System Configuration
    System Administration
    System Analysis
    Project Prioritization
    Product Strategy
    Salesforce Marketing Cloud
    Salesforce Sales Cloud
    Salesforce CPQ
    Salesforce
    Salesforce CRM
    Product Management
    CRM Software
    Customer Relationship Management
  • $70 hourly
    Summary Innovative and results-driven Optical Engineer with 20+ years of experience in the development, optimization, and calibration of AR, and hologram technologies. Expertise in Zemax-based lens design, optical simulations, display system integration, and geometric calibration for high-performance imaging. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, improving display performance, and implementing AI-based vision inspection solutions. Key contributor to display innovations at industry-leading companies, including Light Field Lab, Magic Leap, LG Display Key Technical Skills * Designed various display TFT panels (LCD, OLED, Oxide and EPD displays) * Developed optical design & simulation for hologram and AR * Developed displays and performed calibration for Hologram, AR product * Researched multiple optical design, analyzed results, and built prototypes * Designed optical components with high resolution image source and high MTF performance
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Specifications
    Augmented Reality
    AR & VR
  • $45 hourly
    I'm a product designer with a background in economics, focused on quality process backed with scientific process and aesthetically pleasing user interface to define innovative solutions. Connecting design and research is my strongest belief with user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and iteration.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Prototype Design
    Wireframe
    Presentation Design
  • $20 hourly
    I am a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience creating precise, production-ready designs for leading organizations, including Savannah River National Lab, NASA, Applied Composites, and Sanmina. My expertise lies in blending advanced mechanical design techniques with practical engineering principles to deliver innovative solutions that meet aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements. Comprehensive Mechanical Design: Proficient in developing detailed 2D and 3D models that prioritize precision, functionality, and manufacturability. Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Crafting designs optimized for efficient production, reducing costs, and improving scalability. Mechanical Analysis: Incorporating stress and deformation analysis to validate designs and ensure reliability under real-world conditions. Thermal and Fluid Dynamics Considerations: Leveraging engineering principles to enhance the performance and efficiency of mechanical systems. Material Selection and Optimization: Balancing material properties, cost, and production feasibility to achieve the best possible outcomes. Additive Manufacturing (DFAM): Specializing in the design of components tailored for advanced fabrication techniques, including 3D printing. I specialize in bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications, ensuring every design is engineered for success. With a deep understanding of how design decisions influence production, cost, and performance, I create mechanical systems that are not only innovative but also robust and ready for real-world challenges. Whether improving an existing product or engineering a concept from the ground up, I bring a focus on precision, functionality, and manufacturability to every project. Let’s work together to turn your vision into practical, high-performance solutions.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Arduino IDE
    Python
    Circuit Design
    PCB Design
    Rapid Prototyping
    2D Drafting
    CAD
    CAD Drafting
    3D Printing
    Mechanical Design
    3D Design
    3D Modeling
    SolidWorks
    CAD Conversion
  • $22 hourly
    I’m Fardaws Karimi, a dedicated professional with 7 years of experience in social media management and website administration. I have a proven track record as a content creator and creative manager across various media outlets and institutions in Afghanistan. Recently resettled in the Bay Area, California, USA, I am eager to leverage my skills and experience in new opportunities within the dynamic media and Organization landscape.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Presentations
    Presentation Design
    Business Presentation
    Specifications
    Construction Document Preparation
  • $45 hourly
    ABOUT ME Creative UI/UX designer with 4+ years of startup experience. I've designed a variety of work end-to-end including dashboards, feature pages, landing pages, index pages, article pages, etc. I'm eager to leverage my skills to bring others' vision to life.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Wireframing
    Prototyping
    Figma
    User Interface Design
    User Experience Design
    Illustration
  • $26 hourly
    Creative and user-focused UI/UX designer with a Master’s degree in UI/UX Design. Passionate about crafting intuitive, data-driven experiences that enhance user engagement. Skilled in Figma, prototyping, and data visualization. Designed Travelwise, an AI-assisted travel planning app, and contributed to eco-conscious initiatives like Tanbii. Currentlty interning with Marketeq Digital as UX Researcher & Designer. Experienced in driving campaigns, social media marketing, UX Design - making visual design, layout, typography, information hierarchy, wireframes, prototypes, infographics, and user research. Seeking opportunities to innovate in SaaS products. edtech, healthcare, etc.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Framer
    Figma
    Visual Design
    Research Interviews
    User Experience
    User Interface Design
    Logo Design
  • $33 hourly
    Nice to meet you! I'm Nghi, a Freelance UX and Product Designer specializing in collaborating with startups and small businesses to build customer facing platforms. I love making functional designs that promote a business's services to the right people.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    App Design
    Web Design
    Illustration
    Branding
  • $100 hourly
    I’m an industrial design and manufacturing expert specializing in consumer electronics and home appliances. With years of experience in product development, BOM (Bill of Materials) analysis, and manufacturing consulting, I help businesses bring innovative, cost-effective, and production-ready designs to market. Whether you need support with concept development, optimizing manufacturing processes, or ensuring seamless production, I’ve got you covered. Expertise Includes: • Industrial design for consumer electronics and home appliances • BOM analysis and cost optimization • Manufacturing consulting and process improvement • Product development from concept to production • Collaboration with engineering and supply chain teams I handle full project lifecycles with precision and efficiency, ensuring every detail aligns with your goals. Clear and regular communication is a priority for me, so let’s stay connected throughout the process. Ready to turn your ideas into reality? Let’s get started!
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Specifications
    Mechanical Engineering
  • $25 hourly
    Hello, I'm Aditi Rao, a versatile designer specializing in UX design, HTML/CSS, wireframing, and prototyping. Certified in Google UX Design and with hands-on experience from prestigious internships, I've contributed to defining brand identities and enhancing user experiences. My diverse portfolio includes projects ranging from social media audits to crisis communications case studies. If you'd like to see examples of my work, check out my portfolio. Passionate about continuous learning and committed to excellence, I'm dedicated to creating intuitive, user-friendly designs. Let's connect and elevate your digital experiences together.
    Featured Skill Product Design
    Software QA
    Testing
    Static Testing
    Beta Testing
    Web UI
    UX & UI
    User Experience
    Software Testing
    Conduct Research
    User Interface Design
    UI Graphics
    UX Research
    Design & Usability Research
    Usability Testing
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