I help businesses build digital products that people actually want to use, by combining the rigour of a researcher with the craft of a designer.
With 8+ years in UX research (from academic studies to usability testing and quantitative analysis) and 4 years designing web and mobile products, I work at the intersection of data and design. That means every recommendation I make is grounded in evidence, and every design decision has a clear "why" behind it.
What I bring to your project:
UX research & usability testing - uncovering what's really blocking your users
Wireframes, user flows & prototypes in Figma - from early concepts to developer-ready specs
Design audits - identifying friction points and aligning your product with accessibility and conversion best practices
Storytelling across mediums - websites, apps, illustrations, and video, to communicate ideas clearly
Past work has led to measurable improvements in session duration and bounce rates.
I care about outcomes, not just deliverables.
UX Research
Design & Usability Research
UI/UX Prototyping
Critical Thinking Skills
UX & UI
Marketing
Design Mockup
Figma
Creative Strategy
User Interface Design
Creative Direction
Design Analysis
Presentation Design
A/B Testing
Research Interviews
Irem H.
Toronto, Canada
$55/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I'm a Senior Product Designer with 9+ years of experience across enterprise platforms, fintech, and immersive technology. I've shipped real products at scale, and I can build them too.
On the design side, I've led end-to-end UX for complex digital products at BMO (investment platform, design system, eDocuments) and TD (small business insurance quoting flow), as well as 0-to-1 product work at Lumeto (XR training platform, 15,000+ Ontario users) and Snap Inc. (ML-integrated AR lens). My work spans UX strategy, interaction design, accessibility (WCAG), and design systems. I thrive on problems that sit at the intersection of business complexity and user behaviour.
On the build side, I design and ship. My most recent solo build is Anchor, taken from zero to launch: product design, front-end development, and deployment, all one person. I build with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript, and use AI-assisted workflows (Claude Code, Codex, Replit) to ship fast without cutting corners on quality.I can also integrate APIs, build automation workflows with Make, and connect AI tools into product experiences.
This hybrid means you get a senior design brain and someone who can actually execute, without needing a separate developer for every decision.
What I work on: product UX for web and mobile apps, fintech and enterprise platforms, AI-powered product builds and MVPs, design systems, accessibility audits, and growth-focused e-commerce design.
If you need polished, strategic design work that can go further than a Figma file, let's talk.
Responsive Design
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Front-End Development
Figma
UX & UI Design
Web Accessibility
Web Design
Dashboard
Product Design
Interaction Design
AI Implementation
API Integration
Prompt Engineering
Prototyping
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI API
Wireframing
Storybook
Muhammad Muhaiminul I.
Toronto, Canada
$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I specialize in helping law firms and legal professionals seamlessly migrate their data to Clio Manage. With a strong background in data engineering and a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Guelph, I bring both technical expertise and practical experience to ensure smooth, accurate migrations.
💡 What I Do
1. Migrate data from systems like LEAP, TimeSlips, PracticePanther, PcLaw, QBO, Abacus, Amicus, ActionStep, Bill4Time, and more into Clio Manage.
2. Move data between Clio Grow and Clio Manage without loss or inconsistency.
3. Accurately migrate documents, contacts, matters, billing, and case files from any source into Clio.
4.Transform and validate data to ensure it’s clean, consistent, and ready to use.
Why Work With Me:
->Currently working as a Data Migration Specialist at Clio (Toronto office).
->Hands-on experience with hundreds of successful migrations.
->Proven track record ensuring accuracy, integrity, and client satisfaction.
->Clear communication and dedicated support throughout the migration process.
If you’re moving to Clio, I’ll make the transition stress-free so you can focus on running your practice.
Design & Usability Research
Data Extraction
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Data Cleaning
JavaScript
Data Analysis
Survey Design
Data Ingestion
Data Migration
Quantitative Analysis
Data Entry
Candidate Interviewing
SQL
Data Integration
Adam K.
Toronto, Canada
$70/hr
5.0
13 jobs
I specialize in helping businesses grow and thrive on WhatsApp by offering customized, scalable solutions tailored to their unique needs. Through WhatSawa.com, I lead a team of experienced developers who are experts in creating innovative solutions that unlock the full potential of the WhatsApp platform for marketing, sales, and customer support.
What I Offer:
1. Custom WhatsApp Solutions: Leverage the power of the WhatsApp API to create AI-powered chatbots that automate workflows, enhance customer engagement, and reduce operational costs.
Seamlessly integrate with advanced conversational AI capabilities, supporting multi-language interactions
2. White-Label Solutions: Expand your offerings by using our WhatsApp API products under your own brand, streamlining operations for your business or your clients.
3. Scalable Marketing Campaigns: As a former WhatsApp employee, I use insider expertise to help businesses craft and execute high-performing, scalable marketing campaigns using best practices.
4. End-to-End Integration: From implementing AI chatbots and knowledge bases to integrating with external systems (e.g., CRMs, e-commerce platforms, or payment systems), I create seamless customer journeys to enhance your WhatsApp presence.
Technical Expertise:
1. API Expertise: Integration with tools like Stripe, Google Sheets, Paystack, OpenAI, and CRM platforms.
2. Workflow Automations: Zapier and Make.com to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
3. MVPs and Proof-of-Concept Development: Rapidly develop functional prototypes to test and scale ideas.
4. User Experience (UX) and Analytics: Conduct UX reviews, customer journey mapping, and user research to enhance customer satisfaction.
5. AI Chatbot Development: Building advanced, natural-language-enabled bots for customer service, sales, and support.
Why Work With Me?
1. Former WhatsApp Professional: I bring industry insights and hands-on experience in building solutions that optimize WhatsApp for businesses of all sizes.
2. Team of Experts: My developers bring years of experience in API integration, chatbot development, and system automation. Together, we ensure every solution is robust, scalable, and tailored to your needs.
3. Customized Approach: Whether you’re a small business looking to enhance customer communication or an enterprise seeking to scale your operations, I provide a personalized strategy aligned with your goals.
Let’s work together to create a customized WhatsApp solution that drives growth, improves engagement, and meets your unique business needs. Schedule a consultation today, and let’s start building something impactful.
Founder,
Whatsawa.com
Chatbot
AI Chatbot
WhatsApp
API Integration
Ecommerce
Conversational AI
Product Development
Yuanyuan L.
Toronto, Canada
$28/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I'm a Product/UX Designer and UX Researcher, specializing in helping clients build their online platforms. I use design thinking to turn your product visions into reality.
- End-to-end product design, taking your idea from 0 to launch.
- Ongoing support, offering lifetime service for any adjustments or changes.
- Cross-platform design expertise, including websites, web apps, and mobile applications.
⚒ Tools:
- Figma
- Sketch
- Adobe Creative Suites
- Figjam/Mir
- Content Management System
- User Testing ́
- HTML & CSS
💼 Industries:
- SaaS
- EduTech
- Health Tech
- Home Appliances
- Environmental Tech
🍳 Hard Skills:
- User-Centered Design
- User Interface Design
- User Research
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative Research
- Usability Texting
- A/B Texting
- Visual Design
-Interactive Prototyping
- Design System
- Interaction Design
- Low- and High-Fidelity Wireframe
- Data Analysis & Synthesize
- Design Workshop
UX Research
UI/UX Prototyping
User Flow
Product Design
UX Wireframe
App Design
App Feature Development
A/B Testing
User Experience Design
UX & UI Design
Wireframe & Prototyping Software
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Interactive Prototype
UX Writing
Yuriy M.
Toronto, Canada
$50/hr
4.9
48 jobs
The right strategy and execution can save you months of development time, reduce costly mistakes, and accelerate your path to growth.
I am Yuriy, Founder at Cieden. Over the past 10+ years, we have helped founders solve this exact challenge. We combine UI UX design with AI Design Engineer execution to build software that works in the real world.
Instead of handing off static screens, we ship functional Frontend React code using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and ShadCN. You cut months off development and get an AI-Ready Design System your team can build against immediately.
Key Expertise and How We Help You:
► Agentic UI and AI Orchestration: We design intuitive interfaces for Autonomous Agents, Multi-Agent Systems, Tool-Calling setups, and Agent Orchestrators. We specialize in Human-in-the-Loop workflows and RAG systems, making complex AI logic steerable and transparent for your users.
► AI Design System and AI-Ready Design System: We deliver comprehensive design systems built with Tailwind CSS and ShadCN components. You receive clean, organized files and component libraries with proper states and edge cases handled so your team can build against them immediately.
► Complex B2B and Enterprise Software: Deep expertise in high-density data platforms, admin tools, automation builders, analytics dashboards, CRM, and ERP systems.
► Dynamic Generative UI: Custom interfaces built to handle model outputs dynamically for GPT-4o, GPT-5, Claude, and Gemini.
► Rapid Prototyping: Clickable, code-based prototypes ready for user testing in weeks. Our record is a multimodal banking MVP scaled for 200M+ users in just 2.5 weeks.
Tech Stack and Tools:
◾️ Design and Strategy: Figma, FigJam, Claude Design
◾️ AI Developer and Coding Tools: Cursor, Claude Code, ElevenLabs, AG-UI
◾️ Frontend React Stack: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, ShadCN, Convex, OpenAI API
◾️ UX Engineering: Storybook documentation, Chromatic UI testing, and direct commits to your GitHub or GitLab repository
◾️ Collaboration: Notion, Jira, Slack, Google Workspace
Specialized Expertise:
◾️ SaaS & B2B Enterprise: Dashboards Design, CRM, ERP, and High-Density Data Visualization Platforms.
◾️ Fintech & Healthcare: Decision-making tools, secure portals, and HIPAA/GDPR-compliant UX UI Design.
◾️ Supply Chain & Logistics: 3PL Logistics Software, Fleet Management, Freight & Dispatch Tools, Warehouse Management (WMS), and Real-time Inventory Tracking.
◾️ AI Chatbots: Conversational AI, RAG-based interfaces, and Voice UX (VUI).
◾️ Product Strategy: Deep UX Research, User Interviewing, Persona Mapping, and Redesign Roadmaps.
Proven Track Record:
🏆 Upwork Top Rated Plus with a proven track record of excellence;
🚀 Recognized among the Top 5 UX agencies by Clutch;
📈 10+ years providing complex UI UX solutions;
🎯 300+ UI UX design projects with real business outcomes;
⚡ 66,475+ hours worked delivering complex B2B products
💎 Consistently achieving 100% customer satisfaction thanks to our relentless focus on client needs.
Clients: Apollo, Blizzard, MedEntry, elGrocer, Sitenna, Exceeders
Collaboration Model: We attend your stand-ups. We act as your internal product design department, scaling up or down as your roadmap requires.
If you’re ready to build an AI-driven product or transform your business with software and AI, let’s connect.
📩 Send me a message with a summary of your project, and I'll reply within 2 hours with the next steps.
UI/UX Prototyping
Usability Testing
User Flow
User Experience Design
User Interface Design
Wireframing
Mobile App Design
Prototyping
Software Design
UX & UI
SaaS
Responsive Design
Artificial Intelligence
Interaction Design
UX & UI Design
Mobile UI Design
AI Agent Development
AI Development
Machine Learning
AI App Development
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