Hire the Best UX Designers in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California
Have an app idea but not sure where to start? A few years ago, I was sitting exactly where many of my clients are today: trying to turn an idea into an app. After years of mistakes and learning to code, I ended up building SchooLinks, which grew into an Inc. 5000 business and raised over $90 million. Since then, I focus on designing and developing apps for founders and entrepreneurs with no technical background. People who have identified a problem that an app could solve, but they don't know how to build it. They have the vision, but they don't have the tech partner. And these are the results my clients have gotten: • $350M+ raised by clients • 2M+ users across products built • 10K+ five-star reviews across products built • Top 1% in App Design & Development on Upwork Book a consultation with me today! I’ll save you months of frustration by helping you understand the ins and outs of bringing an app to life: How much it costs, how long it takes, what’s the process and more. The apps I’ve built usually come in the form of: SaaS platforms, internal platforms, Mobile & web apps, Marketplace apps. Trusted By: Harvard, Samsung, Indeed, Yamaha, University of South Florida, and more. Technologies: OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Flutter, Node.js, Angular, AWS, MongoDB, Figma If you’re serious about building your app the right way, let’s talk!
- User Experience Design
- Mobile App Design
- Mobile App Redesign
- UI/UX Prototyping
- Android
- iOS
- Web Application
- Mobile App Development
- Front-End Development
- UX & UI
- iOS Development
- Android App Development
- Software Development
- JavaScript
- User Authentication
San Francisco, California
Hi there 👋. I use design thinking to help build complex & custom solutions for 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 ✍
- User Experience Design
- User Flow
- Wireframing
- UI/UX Prototyping
- Figma
- SaaS
- Mobile App Design
- Mobile App Redesign
- Mobile App Strategy
- Interactive Prototype
- Wireframe & Prototyping Software
- Product Design
- UX & UI Design
- UI Animation
- SaaS Development
- UX Research
- Ecommerce Website Development
- User-Centered Design
- Design & Usability Research
- Brand Strategy
- Website Redesign
San Francisco, California
💎 Top 1% Expert-Vetted 🏆 Top Rated Plus ✅ 250+ projects delivered across fintech, SaaS, e-commerce, and enterprise products. 20 years of UX/UI design experience, including a decade as creative director at global agencies like Iris Worldwide London, HAVAS Paris, and Young and Rubicam New York. I design products that are not just visually sharp but strategically built to convert, retain, and scale. Ready to discuss your project? 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 or schedule a quick call directly from my profile. I respond immediately. Below are my services: ✅ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗗𝗢 I cover the full UX/UI design lifecycle, from initial research and wireframing through to high-fidelity Figma prototypes and production-ready design systems. My web design work spans SaaS platforms, fintech dashboards, e-commerce, and mobile applications. Whether a client needs a complete product design overhaul or a focused UX audit, I bring the same structured, research-backed approach every time. Core UX/UI design services: product design strategy and UX architecture, complex wireframing and information hierarchy, rapid prototyping and interactive Figma components, design systems and UI libraries, user research and usability testing, heuristic analysis and CRO-focused UX audits, and creative direction including brand identity and visual language. Tools: Figma, Webflow, Sketch, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, InVision, Axure, Hotjar, Mixpanel, Fullstory, Google Analytics, and UserTesting, Generative AI, Chat GPT, Nano banana, Claude, Gemini. ✅ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 - 250+ UX/UI design projects completed with a consistent 5-star track record across the US, Europe, and Asia. - Recent highlights: a fintech core banking platform for Omniwire, simplifying complex issuer workflows into an intuitive product design across multiple markets. - A personal finance web application for MoolaX where the UX design reduced onboarding drop-off by restructuring information hierarchy and simplifying the dashboard UI. - A full product design and web design build for Austrian Audio, turning a high-end audio brand into a conversion-optimized e-commerce experience across desktop and mobile. ✅ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗬 𝗨𝗫/𝗨𝗜 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 Most UX/UI designers are strong on research or strong on visuals. After 20 years across product design and creative direction, I bring both. Agency work trained me to design for persuasion and brand impact. Product design across 250+ projects taught me to design for clarity, retention, and real user behavior. The result is UX/UI work that looks considered, converts visitors, and gets built the way it was designed. ✅ 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 The clients I work best with are product teams and founders who need a UX/UI designer operating at both strategic and execution levels. I am equally comfortable running a UX audit, building a design system from scratch in Figma, or owning the full web design process from brief to handoff. My creative direction background means I think about brand, narrative, and conversion alongside usability. Industries: fintech and banking, SaaS and B2B platforms, e-commerce, healthcare, media, and enterprise software. ✅ 𝗠𝗬 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 Every UX/UI design engagement starts with understanding the problem before opening Figma. I run a discovery phase covering user goals, business constraints, existing UX patterns, and competitive positioning. Wireframing and UX architecture come before any visual UI design decisions. This prevents the most expensive mistake in web design: building beautiful interfaces on top of broken user flows. I work in tight feedback cycles and deliver annotated Figma files with developer handoff specs, component documentation, and interaction notes so nothing gets lost between design and engineering. ✅ 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔 SaaS and Fintech Product Design: Core product experiences for fintech platforms, banking dashboards, and data-heavy SaaS products where UX/UI design must make complex information readable and actionable. Every engagement starts with UX research and flow mapping in Figma before UI design begins. Web Design and E-commerce: Brand-led marketing sites, conversion-optimized landing pages, and full e-commerce UI including product pages, checkout flows, and mobile web. CRO principles and A/B testing applied wherever performance data is available. Mobile App and Responsive UX/UI: Mobile-first UX/UI for iOS and Android with gesture-based interaction design, scalable component systems, and design consistency from mobile to desktop. Creative Direction and Brand: Brand identity, visual language, logo design, and strategic positioning work that connects product design to business narrative. 🚀 SKILLS - Web Design - Figma - User Interface Design - UX & UI - User Experience Design - Mobile App Design - Generative AI (Chat GPT, Clause, Genini..) 💡 Want a free UX/UI audit before we discuss scope? Send me a message, I reply immediately.
- User Experience Design
- Responsive Design
- Wireframing
- UI/UX Prototyping
- Figma
- WordPress
- Webflow
- Mobile App Design
- Shopify
- Brand Identity
- Brand Identity Design
- Web Design
- UX & UI Design
- WordPress Website Design
- User Interface Design
- Web Development
- Landing Page
- HTML
- CSS
- Graphic Design
San Francisco, California
Hey there, I'm Dan, a UI/UX Designer based in California. Some of my clients you might know include Amazon, Henry Schein (NASDAQ: HSIC), Xponential Fitness (NYSE: XPOF), LiveEasy (subsidiary of AppFolio (NYSE:APPF)), Goodhood (Raised $3MM), Fort Capital and more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After over $150K of design work I haven't yet received a review lower than 5 stars. This is the result of relentless commitment to my clients and their businesses. I use Figma to help businesses grow through amazing design. Specifically, I: ✴️ Design Products and Features (from discovery to wireframing to design) ✴️ Design Landing Pages (from discovery to wireframing to design) ✴️ Perform UX Audits, where I’ll find gaps in your UX and write a report with suggestions ✴️ Research and write personas, define user flows and website strategy (if needed) We'll speak the same language around your users' expectations and business growth to solve your problem. Heres a fun fact about me: I love design so much I write about it on my free time. You might see one of my articles on big design publications such as the UX Collective (>450k followers) That’s all (and too much) on my end. Please, take a look at the reviews and portfolio to see if you like my work. There's all types of projects in there, from simple mobile apps and landing pages to complex SaaS. If you like it, let's chat. We might be a fit to work together and design an amazing UX that makes your people smile and drives your business forward. PS: Take a look at my Medium page if you like product-related reads @dandemello
- User Experience Design
- UX Wireframe
- UI/UX Prototyping
- Figma
- Competitive Analysis
- Human-Centered Design
- UX Writing
- UX Research
- Business
- Product Audit
- Strategic Plan
- Wireframe
- Analytical Presentation
- Landing Page
- Website
San Francisco, California
Are you looking for a professional to handle your fashion needs with creativity and precision? I’m a highly versatile Fashion Consultant and Virtual Assistant with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and Master's degree in Fashion Design. I have acquired years of experience in UX/UI design, merchandising, and social media management. I specialize in: Styling & Fashion Consultation: From curating outfits to event coordination, I help clients elevate their style for every occasion. Content Creation: I create visually compelling social media content to boost your brand’s presence. Virtual Assistance: Whether it’s managing schedules, coordinating events, or organizing tasks, I ensure your operations run smoothly. You can check out my fashion work on Instagram (@ itsclairelng) or my styling work (@ styledbyblaire). Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life!
- Usability Testing
- User Flow
- Research & Strategy
- Logistics Coordination
- Visual Design
- Fashion Consultation
- Fashion Forecasting
San Francisco, California
AI-Powered MVP & SaaS Developer | React Native, Node.js, Python | Web & Mobile Apps - 100% Money Back Guarantee if not satisfied - I will lead the development with DEDICATED Team for your Product only, we have the capacity. - Helping startups and businesses turn ideas into scalable, revenue-ready products. -With a **98% Top Rated Plus track record** and **240+ successful projects**, I specialize in building **AI-powered MVPs, SaaS platforms, mobile apps, and web applications** that are built to launch fast and scale reliably. --- What I Do: * AI-powered applications (OpenAI, automation, smart workflows) * MVP development for startups (idea → launch → scale) * SaaS platforms (multi-tenant, dashboards, subscriptions) * Mobile apps (React Native) * Web apps (modern, scalable architectures) --- Proven Experience Across Industries: * Healthcare platforms (HIPAA-aware systems, dashboards, patient flows) * Finance & fintech apps (secure systems, data-driven platforms) * SaaS products (B2B & B2C) * Custom web & mobile applications --- Tech Stack: React Native • Node.js • Python • AI Integrations • REST APIs • Cloud & Scalable Systems --- What You Get: * Clean, scalable, production-ready code * Fast MVP delivery (without cutting corners) * Clear communication & reliable execution * A long-term tech partner (not just a coder) --- Who I Work With: * Startups building MVPs * Founders launching SaaS products * Businesses upgrading to AI-powered solutions --- If you’re looking to build an **AI-powered MVP, SaaS platform, or mobile/web app** that’s ready for real users, not just a demo, let’s connect. Send a message and let’s turn your idea into a working product. Specialities: Full Stack Architect, AI Systems Architect, AI SaaS Developer, SaaS MVP Development, Build AI SaaS, AI SaaS MVP, SaaS MVP Architecture, AI Startup MVP, SaaS Product Development, Scalable SaaS Architecture, AI Powered SaaS, SaaS Application Development, MVP Architecture, Mobile App Development, Mobile MVP Development, Cross Platform Mobile Apps, SaaS Mobile Apps, Mobile SaaS Development, Mobile App Architecture, API Driven Mobile Apps, Flutter App Development, React Native App Development, Cross Platform App Development, Backend Development, API Integration, Cloud Architecture, Clean Architecture, System Design, Production Ready MVP, Secure APIs, Cloud Ready Systems, AI Integration, OpenAI Integration, AI Workflow Automation, AI Powered Applications, LLM Integration
- Full-Stack Development
- Web Application Development
- Mobile App Development
- Hybrid App Development
- AI Development
- AI App Development
- React Native
- Flutter
- OpenAI API
- SaaS Development
- API Integration
- Software Architecture
- Product Roadmap
- Artificial Intelligence
- Python
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