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Nepean, Canada
I believe that untangling complexity matters because people matter. I'm a trilingual UX researcher / designer / facilitator (native speaker in German, French and English.) My purpose is to make meaning from the world, synthesize complex concepts and translate those into great experiences. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS -4 years experience as a ux researcher & product designer in startup, incubator, multinational and municipal settings. - Planned and facilitated research workshops for international gatherings of up to 50 people. - Conducted user testing across 4 markets (Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and Canada) and in 3 languages (French, German and English). - Designed and led app testing for a rapidly growing AI med-tech start-up focused on developing a clinician portal to trial with 3 medical clinics in the Ottawa area. - Set up design artifacts and rituals for a municipality seeking to adopt design practices, including a design system and prototype critiques.
- UX Research
- User Experience Design
- Facilitation
Surrey, Canada
I started my journey in tech as a UX/UI designer and have full proficiency in design tools like Figma and Sketch. I am well-versed in both design and Webflow development so you don't need to communicate with multiple parties to make sure that the design is implemented perfectly. What I offer as a Webflow Designer and Developer: - Creating custom designs in Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD (if you don't have them already) - Implementation of a design system in Webflow - Creating clean, easy to read structure in Webflow - Ensuring excellent mobile responsiveness on all breakpoints covered and not covered by Webflow - Implementing best SEO practices - Adding custom and advanced interactions within Webflow - Creating an easy-to-update content management system (CMS) Let me know how I can help you and your team in bringing your ideas to life.
- UI/UX Prototyping
- Adobe XD
- Balsamiq
- InVision
- Sketch
- Interaction Design
- Webflow
- User Experience Design
- CSS
- HTML
Calgary, Canada
❇️ I’m here to help your business grow through design! ⭐️ 6+ Years of UI/UX & Graphic design experience ⭐️ Software Product Design Innovation Award & Character Design Contest Winner. ⭐️ 50+ projects completed with good reviews ⭐️ Former Content Designer at a Major Korean Big Corporation 💎 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 · Mobile / Web / Tablet / Dashboard UX/UI Designs · Design with AI (Claude code, Lovable, ETC) · Wireframing · Prototyping with AI · UX Research · Usability Testing · App Screenshot&icon, Mockups · Production – Delivering style guides, handoff-ready files, and documentation · Support – Staying with you for iterations and new versions · 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 - All design work + I can illustrate and Character design one for you(Figma/Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop) 💎 𝐌𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 SaaS, Healthcare, Fitness & Wellness, Fashion, Entertainment, Education, e-Commerce, and AI-driven services. 💎 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 - Clean, Minimalism, and Modern. 🎨 Product Designer (UX/UI) | Generative AI & High-Impact Visuals I am a Product and Graphic Designer dedicated to merging aesthetic excellence with seamless usability. Leveraging my experience with major corporations and award-winning projects, I help brands bridge the gap between complex functionality and engaging user experiences. My approach ensures that every design decision aligns with usability and scalability, allowing your product to grow alongside your business. I thrive on solving complex challenges through accessible, high-impact design. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁? I can join you at any stage, from idea to full redesign I’m excited to connect and explore how I can help you reach your goals through beautiful, functional design. UI UX Designer, Mobile App Design, AI Design, iOS App UI, Android App Design, Mobile UI UX, App Redesign, Product Design, Figma, Design System, Subscription App, SaaS App, Gamified App, AI App Design
- Design & Usability Research
- UI/UX Prototyping
- UX & UI
- Mobile App
- Mobile App Design
- Figma
- Mobile App Redesign
- Mobile UI Design
- User Experience Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Website Redesign
- Style Guide
- UX Writing
- UX Wireframe
Toronto, Canada
If Users Are Struggling, Your Product Isn’t Working. Let’s Fix That. 🚀 A great product should feel effortless. If users hesitate, drop off, or don’t convert, something isn’t working. I help startups, growing businesses, and enterprises design intuitive, scalable, and high-converting digital experiences that: ✅ Reduce friction & improve user adoption ✅ Boost retention & keep users engaged ✅ Simplify complex workflows & data-heavy platforms With 8+ years in UX/UI & Product Design, I’ve worked with: 🔹 Fortune 500 companies refining enterprise UX 🔹 VC-backed startups launching new digital products 🔹 Growing businesses optimizing their platforms 🔹 Companies scaling from MVP to full-fledged solutions 📩 Let’s build something that works, send me a message. ——— ☕ The Longer, Sit-Down Version If you’d told me years ago that I’d be designing for Fortune 500 companies, YC-backed startups, and fast-scaling SaaS businesses, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. But here we are. I’m Saad 👋, a Senior UX/UI & Product Designer with 8+ years of experience in shaping user-friendly, high-performing digital products, the kind that don’t just look great but actually help businesses scale and succeed. I’ve helped build SaaS platforms that scaled to thousands of users, designed AI-powered experiences that feel human, and created fintech dashboards that make complex data digestible. My work has powered startups that went on to secure funding, grow exponentially, and dominate their markets. But here’s what really matters: I don’t just design screens, I solve business problems. When a startup founder is frustrated with low user engagement? 💡 I identify friction points and fix them with better UX. When a SaaS company struggles with high churn? 💡 I redesign onboarding flows to improve retention. When an AI product feels too “cold” for users? 💡 I design a conversational UX that feels engaging and human. It’s not just about “making things pretty.” It’s about making things work. SOME OF THE WORK I'VE DONE: 🔶 B2B SaaS Platforms – Built scalable dashboards for businesses handling millions in transactions. 🔶 AI & Conversational UX – Designed chatbot experiences that feel seamless and human-like. 🔶 Fintech Dashboards – Simplified complex financial data into clean, user-friendly interfaces. 🔶 Enterprise UX – Helped large-scale companies redesign outdated systems for modern teams. 🔶 Web & Mobile Apps – Created experiences that users actually enjoy using every day. I’ve worked with high-growth startups, global enterprises, and ambitious founders, all with one goal in mind: 🚀 To build digital experiences that people love. MY AREA OF EXPERTISE: ➡️ UX Design – UX research, UX Wireframing, Usability Testing, UX/UI ➡️ UI Design – Web UI design, SaaS UI designer, Mobile UI design ➡️ Product Design – Software design, Platform design, Dashboard design, Visual design ➡️ Mobile Design – Mobile app designer, App UI Design, App UX design ➡️ SaaS design – SaaS application, SaaS platform, SaaS product, SaaS UX designer ➡️ UX/UI Design – Web UI/UX design, Mobile UI/UX design, Web3 designer ➡️ Web Design – Visual designer, B2B website, Website design, Interaction design ➡️ Audit – UI audit, UX audit, SaaS audit, & Website audit, Product Audit ➡️ B2B Design – B2B web app, B2B website, B2B SaaS application WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME: ✔️ I think like a product owner, not just a designer. I don’t just follow a brief, I help shape the strategy behind it. ✔️ I design for business impact. User experience is more than just visuals. It’s about increasing retention, reducing churn, and driving conversions. ✔️ I’ve worked at every stage, from MVP to enterprise. I know how to scale design systems, optimize workflows, and create smooth user journeys. ✔️ I keep communication simple, clear, and efficient. No long-winded reports. No disappearing acts. Just seamless collaboration. If you’re a SaaS founder, a product manager scaling your app, or a startup ready to make an impact, let’s build something great together. 📩 Send me a message, let’s make your product better. P.S. If you don’t love my work, you don’t pay a penny. No risk, all reward. 🚀 Best, Saad -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEYWORDS TO FIND ME: Web Designer, Website Designer, Landing page Designer, Webflow Expert, HTML5, CSS, Creative UI UX Designer, SaaS Designer, SaaS platform Designer, Complex dashboard design, Data Visualization, Webflow developer, Figma to Webflow, MVP Design, Software designer, AI platform design, AI SaaS design, Mobile ui design, App UI design, Mobile app designer, B2B platform design, B2B website design, Fintech designer, Admin panel design, Admin dashboard design, Web portal design, Website redesign, SAAS Redesign, Senior design, Expert designer, Web app design, Web & Mobile design, CRO Expert, UX Researcher, Usability testing, Wireframing, Prototyping, SaaS UX Designer, Figma designer
- UX Research
- UI/UX Prototyping
- User Interface Design
- Figma
- User Experience Design
- Mobile App Design
- Web Design
- Responsive Design
- Website Redesign
- Wireframing
- Software Design
- Product Design
- SaaS
- UX & UI Design
- Visual Design
Toronto, Canada
🏆 I love UX and challenges. It’s not just about crafting a pretty UI – there are countless UI kits and accelerators for that. Where I truly shine is in providing the best UI UX design suggestions and translating them into user flows, ensuring all potential use cases are predicted and accounted for. Together with my brother, I co-founded Cieden, now ranked among the top design agencies on Clutch and Upwork. About: 🏆 Upwork Top Rated Plus with 100% job success score; 🚀 Recognized among the Top 5 UI UX agencies in Ukraine by Clutch; ⚡️ 10+ years providing complex UI UX design solutions; 🎯 300+ UI UX design projects with real business outcomes; 🌟 Consistently achieving 100% customer satisfaction thanks to our relentless focus on client needs. 💎 $2M+ Total earned on Upwork; 📈 63,356+ total hours in UI UX Design, research, prototyping, and UI UX Figma design software. 💜 Clients: Apollo, Blizzard, MedEntry, elGrocer, Sitenna, Exceeders By following the latest trends in user experience design and responsive design, I ensure you receive fresh, up-to-date, and innovative solutions. Simplicity and usability are my core values, and I focus on making even the most challenging user interfaces intuitive and easy to navigate. Another strength I bring to the table is a sharp focus on your business goals. Whether it's UX research, competitive analysis, user journey mapping, or information architecture, I aim to align my design strategy with your objectives. I help brainstorm product features, provide thoughtful feedback (and necessary pushback), and serve as a reliable sounding board to refine your product roadmap. I'm equally comfortable leading discovery workshops, conducting user interviews, and delivering pixel-perfect Figma prototypes ready for developer handoff. What I offer: ✔ Customized Design Process. Tailored UI UX design solutions that include thorough UX research, user-centric wireframing, rapid design sprints, and high-fidelity UI design, all with seamless collaboration alongside developers. ✔ Strategic and Creative Approach. I combine strategic thinking, design thinking, and creativity to meet both business objectives and user needs effectively. ✔ Healthcare UI UX Design Expertise: Healthcare is one of my core domain specializations, with 45+ projects delivered and 10 years of hands-on experience. My work spans telemedicine platforms, clinical and patient portals, health monitoring and tracking tools, medication management systems, mental health apps, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Comprehensive Expertise: • Complete UI UX Design Services • User Experience Design and UX Research • Wireframing, Prototyping, and Mockup Design • SaaS, Enterprice, B2B, and B2C Interface Design • Responsive Design for Mobile and Web Apps • A/B Testing, Usability Testing, and Interaction Design • Dashboard and Platform Design for SaaS, FinTech, Education, Healthcare, eCommerce, AI, Logistics, Automotive, Enterprice and more • UI UX Research, Material Design, and clickable prototypes for iOS and Android app design • Product Design for SaaS and B2B Tools • Design Audit, UX Audit & Heuristic Evaluation • Developer Handoff, Design Tokens & Component Libraries My Stack: • Design: Figma, FigJam, Adobe XD • AI: Cursor.ai, Claude Code, ElevenLabs, AG-UI, Next.js, Convex • Design systems in code: Unlike others, I do UX Engineering, so I provide components in React code, create storybooks, and set up chromatic UI testing. If you're looking for a UI UX designer, Senior UI UX designer, product designer, Figma expert, SaaS designer, healthcare UI UX designer, healthcare design, dashboard designer, UI UX Designer, or a design partner to enhance your digital product – feel free to reach out. I'm always open to collaborating with bright and passionate individuals 🙌
- UX Research
- UI/UX Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- User Flow
- User Experience Design
- User Interface Design
- Figma
- Wireframing
- Mobile App Design
- Prototyping
- Mockup
- Interaction Design
- Software Design
- Responsive Design
- UX & UI
- Web Design
- SaaS
- UX & UI Design
- User-Centered Design
- Human-Centered Design
London, Canada
Most products don't fail because of bad ideas. They fail because users never reach their "aha" moment, or because the website that's supposed to convert visitors never closes the deal. I'm a UI UX Designer and Growth Partner. I work with SaaS founders and tech teams to fix both the product and the web presence, driving growth. Whether you're launching a new SaaS, rebuilding an outdated platform, or your website isn't converting qualified traffic, the goal is the same: a product and web presence that reduces churn, drives conversions, and is built to scale. No bloated teams, no endless delays. Just a clear process with someone who knows what matters and what doesn't. Clients usually show up mid chaos: slow growth, high churn, a website that doesn't convert, or a product stuck in early-stage UX. Here's what happens after we work together: - 🚀 AI SaaS founder moved from prototype to production-ready platform in 6 weeks, now serving 2,000+ users. - 📈 32% increase in demo bookings after redesigning homepage hierarchy and sharpening value proposition. - 📊 45% lift in inbound inquiries for a professional services firm after rebuilding their site with conversion focused layout and clear CTAs. - ✅ 27% reduction in onboarding drop-off after restructuring the first-run flow for a B2B SaaS platform. This isn't freelance roulette. You're hiring someone who thinks, builds, and delivers, without hand-holding. 🔑 What I Do Differently Most freelancers and agencies jump straight into UI/UX design and web development without validating what users actually need. I start by validating the idea, saving you money, time, and risk before a single pixel is pushed. ✔️ As a UI UX Designer and product strategist, I combine design thinking with business outcomes, not just aesthetics. ✔️ As a web designer and UIUX designer, my Figma-to-Webflow workflow delivers dev-ready, pixel-perfect builds fast. ✔️ As a growth partner, I understand your business pain points and propose technical solutions, including AI agents, automations, CRM integrations, and workflow systems, that address them directly. ✔️ My combined UI UX design and development background lets me build AI-powered apps that are both user-centered and technically feasible. ✔️ I've designed SaaS dashboards, landing pages, onboarding flows, and full web design systems, across B2B and B2C. 🤝 Who I'm a Good Fit For If you're looking for a "code monkey" or a designer to just execute tickets, I'm not your person. I'm the right fit if you're an ambitious founder, product leader, or business owner who wants a UX UI designer and web design partner who brings strategy, not just execution. If we're not a fit, I'll be upfront - and I'll point you in the right direction. 🧠 Where I Add the Most Value - B2B / B2C SaaS platforms: UX & UI design, onboarding flows, and product redesigns for growth - Web design & landing pages: SaaS marketing sites, product launch pages, and conversion focused business websites - Data heavy dashboards & admin panels: clarity, hierarchy, and scalable UI design systems - AI-driven tools & workflow systems: AI-powered app design built around user psychology - MVP → Scale transitions: going from early-stage UX to a product that's clean, fast, and production-ready - Website redesigns: transforming low converting sites into growth assets with sharp positioning and clear CTAs 📈 UX/UI Design Focus Areas - Onboarding & time to first value - Trial-to-paid conversion - Pricing & upgrade flows - Retention & churn reduction - Dashboard clarity & data hierarchy - Roles, permissions & complex workflows - Conversion-focused landing page design - SEO-ready web design structure & mobile-first performance 🛠 Deliverables - Structured Figma files: dev ready components & design tokens - Complete UI states: loading, empty, error, permissions - Modular design systems built for scaling - Clickable prototypes for user validation - UX audit with prioritized growth roadmap - Webflow / WordPress / custom web development - Webflow integrations: Zapier, Airtable, Memberstack, and more - SEO implementation for improved visibility 🧰 Tools & Expertise Figma • FigJam • Webflow • WordPress • React JS • HTML / CSS / JS • Adobe CC • Adobe XD • Adobe Illustrator ⚙️ Our Expertise - UX/UI design | UI UX Designer | Figma design | Web designer - Web design | Web development | Landing page design | Webflow development - SaaS UI UX design | SaaS web design | Mobile app design | Mobile UI design - AI-powered app design | Dashboard UI UX | Admin panel design - IT consulting & advisory | Business analysis | Custom software development - Software testing & QA | Frontend scalability | Design systems Looking for a expert UI/UX Designer UI UX Designer UIUX designer UXUI designer who can take your product to the next level and drive business growth? Let’s connect! ☎️ 👀See you on the inside.
- UX Research
- UI/UX Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- User Flow
- UX & UI
- User Interface Design
- Figma
- Wireframing
- User Experience Design
- User Experience
- Adobe Illustrator
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- WordPress
- Web Design
- Prototyping
- Landing Page
- Mobile UI Design
- Mobile App Design
- UIKit
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