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🏆 Upwork Top Rated Plus Design Executive ⚡ 9+ Years of Experience 🚀 "Design that actually ships" with working prototypes/dev handoff 👋 Available for AI product UX + frontend, design systems for startups, 3D/immersive interfaces, healthtech redesigns, growth experiments. 💬 “Nathalie's strategic vision, combined with an exceptional ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, truly sets them apart. Nathalie's creativity is not just about generating ideas; it's about innovatively approaching challenges and transforming them into tangible business results. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.”

 💬 "Nathalie is the GREATEST graphic designer I have ever worked with and I have worked with many! Her creative vision and abilities to carry out our ideas to the highest quality has been nothing less than phenomenal. Natalie has communication, she is very kind, and respectful. Working with her has been a pleasure and anybody who gets the opportunity to do so is more than lucky." 💬 “Nathalie is a true pleasure to work with! Aside from being very talented, motivated and energetic, she is professional and her work reflects her expertise. Would highly recommend!”

I am a senior user researcher over 20 years of experience within the consumer tech and automotive industries. I am proficient in multiple methodologies, including usability testing, focus groups, IDIs, ethnographic/contextual interviews, design ideation, and survey writing/analysis. I have lead projects across the globe for some of the biggest companies in the technology and automotive industries, and am comfortable with all stages of a project, including: - Scoping a project - Writing a proposal, including pricing - Recruitment of participants, liaising with research facilities - Hands-on research, including moderation - Analysis and report writing - Presenting results I am available to travel for research projects if required.

Hi, I’m Natalie! My bread and butter is as a freelance senior UX researcher and UX/UI designer. However, I also wear a lot of hats as a leader. A "unicorn", some might say. 🦄 I also specialize in product design strategy consultation, AI adoption, product strategy, business and marketing optimization, process efficiency, vibe coding, leadership and decision-making, and more. You have a need, I make it happen. My background lies in EdTech, psychology, art, and child development, plus proficiency in Spanish. My work is driven by empathy, fueled by curiosity, and grounded in a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility. I love uncovering honest, often vulnerable user stories and translating those insights into thoughtful, impactful design solutions. I bring both a balance of creative vision and strategy as well as practical focus and task-mastering to the table — thinking big while keeping scope realistic and stakeholders and clients happy, too. I am curious, empathetic, and passionate about product design and development, and making an impact in the areas that need it most. When I’m not deep in research or design, you’ll probably find me off-grid, backpacking in the Northern California mountains, creating art, or traveling internationally. I’m drawn to companies with heart — and I’m excited to contribute to work that truly makes a difference. Please get in touch if you or someone you know has a freelance need. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Skills: Leadership, Communication, Vibe Coding, AI Adoption, User Experience Research, Innovation Strategy, Personas, User Journey Mapping, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Presentations, Surveys, Statistics, Data Collection and Analysis, LMS research and design Tools: Claude Code, GitHub, Figma, Miro, Fullstory, Qualtrics, Asana, AirTable, Tally, Google Analytics, Sketch, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, Zeplin, UX Folio, Dribbble, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩. 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡. 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙐𝙓 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚. 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙣. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭? 🔴 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎+ 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟕.𝟒𝐌+ 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 🔴I have also worked on products tied to brands like 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐚-𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚, 𝐍𝐅𝐋, 𝐍𝐇𝐋, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑,where design decisions directly impacted real engagement and results. 🔴𝐀𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨, I helped design and ship features that didn’t just look clean, they worked in production, improved alignment across teams, and reduced last-minute fixes. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐬, I keep things simple, structured, and focused on what actually moves the product forward. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Startups, founders, and product teams who: • Have something that “almost works” but needs clarity • Want to scale without breaking UX • Care about results, not just visuals with full responsibility on me. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 From SaaS dashboards and web apps to mobile apps and websites, I’ve designed systems and websites across Fintech, Ecommerce, AI, Healthcare and Wellness, SaaS, Manufacturing and Edtech. Whatever the complexity, I map the flows and shape the experience around what matters. Complex product? Even better. That’s where I add the most value. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 ✔ Quick call We align on your product, users, and goals ✔ UX audit / product breakdown I identify friction points, weak flows, and missed opportunities ✔ Wireframes & prototypes We structure the product before polishing it ✔ UI design Clean, scalable, modular, conversion-focused interfaces ✔ Handoff & support Dev-ready Figma files + support so nothing breaks in build ✔ Post-launch Refinements based on real user behavior ✅Why clients stay • 20+ SaaS products designed • Platform used by 7M+ users • Strong collaboration with product, dev, and QA teams • Clear communication, no confusion • Designs that hold up after launch ✅What I deliver UI UX Design for SaaS & B2B Platforms UI UX Design for Fintech & Financial Platforms UI UX Design for Healthcare & Wellness Applications UI UX Design for Web Apps & Mobile Apps UI UX Designer for iOS & Android Apps UI UX Designer for Dashboard & Admin Panel Systems UI UX Designer for Website Redesign Projects UI UX Designer for UI Redesign & Product Optimization UI UX Designer for E-commerce & Online Stores UI UX Designer for Corporate Websites UI UX Designer for All-Powered Platforms & Websites ✅As a UI UX Designer, I focus on: • User Interface Design & User Experience Design • UX Research & User Flows • Wireframing & Information Architecture • High-Fidelity Prototyping in Figma • Design Systems & Component Libraries • Mobile-First & Responsive Web Design • Developer-Ready UI UX Handoff • Web App & Dashboard Design • Website & Landing Page Design • UX Audits & Product Optimization • Design Systems & Scalable UI ✅Tools Figma • FigJam • Adobe XD • Illustrator • Jira • Slack If your product feels close but isn’t performing, there’s a reason. Let’s jump on a quick call. I’ll break down what’s slowing your users down and map out clear next steps. You’ll have actionable direction, not guesswork. Hit “Message” and let’s fix it. Keywords Usability Testing, Web Design, User Experience Design, User Flow, Wireframing, User Interface Design, High Fidelity Design, Figma, Mockup, UI/UX Prototyping, UI/UX Designer, UX Research, Platform Prototype, Design & Usability Research, ui ux designer, mobile ui ux designer, ui ux designer figma, ui designer, ux designer, ux design, ux researcher, ux ui designer, ux ui, ux product designer, saas ux ui, saas ux designer, ux ui figma, ux ui web design, mobile ui designer, ux designer mobile, saas ui designer, ui ux designer react, ui ux web designer, ui ux designer saas, design ui ux designer figma, web designer, ui ux, ui ux designer, ui ux designer figma, ui ux designer, Interaction Design, SaaS application, UI/UX Collaboration, AI Saas Product Design, Prototyping, Responsive Design, Website Asset, Mobile UI Design, Visual Communication, Website Redesign, Adaptive Web Design, Mobile App Design, Clickable prototype, UI/UX design, CRM system, Dashboard design, User-friendly interface, Clarity and usability, Data visualization, Design Expert, AI design, B2B, Sketch, User Profile Creation, Figma UI/UX, Cryptocurrency & DeFi, Wireframing & Prototyping, Product Design, User Experience Research, UX & UI, Style Guide, Journey Mapping

OVERVIEW Many teams know something isn’t working in their product—but they’re missing clear evidence for why and what to do next. That’s where I come in. I’m a senior UX Researcher with 15+ years of experience helping product teams make confident decisions using quantitative and qualitative user research. I specialize in turning ambiguous questions into measurable insights that directly inform product strategy, usability improvements, and roadmap priorities. What I help clients with: - Quantitative UX research (task success, completion rates, error analysis) - Usability testing (moderated & unmoderated) - Survey design and analysis - Information architecture testing (tree tests, card sorting) - Research synthesis and insight storytelling - Actionable UX reports with prioritized recommendations How I work: I often use an explanatory sequential approach—starting with quantitative data (analytics, surveys, task metrics) to identify patterns, then layering in qualitative research to understand the “why” behind user behavior. This ensures decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumptions. I’ve led research initiatives for organizations including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Visa, Silicon Valley Bank, MetLife, Teladoc Health, and BAL—working closely with product, design, engineering, data science, and compliance teams in highly regulated environments. Who I work best with: - SaaS and digital product teams - Fintech and health-tech companies - Startups preparing for scale - Teams that need clear, defensible UX insights—not just opinions If you need research that drives decisions (not just decks), I’d be happy to help.

🚀 Senior Mobile App Developer | 🤖 AI Apps | ⚛️ React Native (Expo) | 🛠️ Flutter | 📱 Android & iOS Hi, I'm Rizwan, a Top Rated Plus Mobile App Developer with 10+ years of experience building high-quality Android and iOS applications for startups, SaaS companies, and enterprises. I specialize in React Native (Expo), Flutter, Kotlin, and Swift, delivering fast, scalable, and user-friendly mobile apps. Whether you need an MVP, a production-ready application, or long-term development support, I focus on clean architecture, smooth performance, and exceptional UI/UX. Beyond mobile development, I build AI-powered applications by integrating OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and AI Agents to create intelligent chatbots, automation workflows, personalized experiences, and smart business solutions. 💼 Services I Offer ✅ React Native (Expo & Bare Workflow) ✅ Flutter Development ✅ Android (Kotlin) & iOS (Swift) ✅ AI-Powered Mobile Apps ✅ OpenAI, Claude & Gemini Integration ✅ AI Agents & Workflow Automation ✅ Firebase & Supabase Integration ✅ REST API & Backend Integration ✅ Stripe, RevenueCat & In-App Purchases ✅ Push Notifications & Real-Time Features ✅ UI/UX Design & App Optimization ✅ App Store & Google Play Deployment ⭐ Why Work With Me? ✔️ 10+ Years of Professional Experience ✔️ Top Rated Plus Freelancer ✔️ 100% Job Success ✔️ $40K+ Earned on Upwork ✔️ 1,400+ Hours Worked ✔️ Clean, Scalable & Maintainable Code ✔️ Fast Communication & Reliable Delivery 🚀 Recent Experience • Bitcoin Analytics & Financial Intelligence Platform (React Native + Expo) • AI-Powered Calorie Tracking Application • GPS Tracking & Location-Based Mobile Apps • Cross-Platform Mobile Applications for Startups & Businesses Whether you're launching a startup, modernizing an existing app, or adding AI-powered features, I can help transform your idea into a reliable, production-ready product. I work with React Native, Expo, Flutter, Android, iOS, Firebase, Supabase, Stripe, RevenueCat, OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini to build scalable mobile applications that deliver outstanding user experiences. Let's discuss your project and build something exceptional together!