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Freelance design researchers - Gustav .
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Gustav .

Vetted Design researcher in Sweden (UTC+1)

20 years of crafting innovative digital experiences across platforms, from automotive to AI, with proven expertise in product design, leading teams, and driving vision.

Startup experienceUX design • 10 yrsProduct design • 10 yrsVisual design • 10 yrsUser Research • 10 yrsUI design • 10 yrsDesign Systems • 8 yrsFigmaWireframing/prototypingHTML/CSS
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Freelance design researchers - Yael O.
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Yael O.

Vetted Design researcher in France (UTC+1)

I'm a senior product designer with 13 years of experience. Over the past four years, I've specialised in enterprise and patient-facing healthcare solutions. I’ve recently relocated to France and I’m looking for a new role. I’m passionate about helping people do their best work, be it through mentoring, collaboration, or the products I make. I believe in ethical, accessible, and inclusive design. I’m also a UX design instructor and I hold an MA in Graphic Design.

UI design • 10 yrsUX design • 8 yrsProduct design • 3 yrsVisual design • 10 yrsDesign Systems • 5 yrsUser Research • 3 yrsDesign thinkingWeb DesignApp ux designWireframing/prototypingFigmaMentoringUX workshopsLeadershipBrandingTeachingPublic speaking
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Freelance design researchers - Lucila L.
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Lucila L.

Vetted Design researcher in Argentina (UTC-3)

With 20 years of extensive experience and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, I am confident I can contribute effectively to your team. I have honed my Web Design, UX/UI & Project Management skills throughout my career, continually adapting to evolving industry trends and technologies. My leadership capabilities have enabled me to effectively manage and inspire teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. I am known for my strong sense of responsibility, empathy, and attention to detail, traits that have consistently contributed to the success of my projects.

Startup experienceUX design • 10 yrsProduct design • 10 yrsDesign Systems • 10 yrsUI design • 10 yrsUser Research • 5 yrsMobile App Design • 5 yrsWeb DesignDesign thinkingUX/UI DesignDesignProduct OwnerHTML/CSSFigmaUx writingFront-EndTeam BuildingManagementStrategyBrandingMentoringMobile App DevelopmentProject management
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Freelance design researchers - Allen C.
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Allen C.

Vetted Design researcher in the United States (UTC-8)

Portfolio links: http://www.abiemdesign.com (password: peek) https://www.figma.com/slides/X1YIKL7vGmyxxGQu8Enmee/Allen-Chan-Portfolio-2024?node-id=509-8004&t=u1kbA6D5tsM5lcLl-1 \------------------------------------- Allen is a seasoned product designer with over 15 years of experience in building and scaling impactful products & teams. His experiences range from bootstrapped 2-person startups up to renown corporations like Amazon and Microsoft. Aside from working on products that's touched billions of lives, he's also worked on many 0 to 1 products starting with inception research to concepting, prototyping, detailed UX designs, to design systems and final specs. With his diverse hands-on experiences also comes the ability to wear many hats including operations, leadership, and management. Allen brings a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on design skills, underpinned by a passion for solving complex human problems with simplicity.

Startup experienceProduct design • 10 yrsVisual design • 10 yrsUser Research • 10 yrsDesign Systems • 10 yrsUX design • 10 yrsDesignLeadershipWireframing/prototypingManagement
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Freelance design researchers - Kirit P.
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Kirit P.

Vetted Design researcher in the United Kingdom

I am a UX / Product designer with over 20 years of experience from being a digital designer to becoming senior UX consultant. I have worked within a range of sectors and clients. I consider myself a divergent, big-picture thinker who adds value to all teams. I am comfortable communicating with stakeholders, business owners and colleagues.I consider myself a great team player and self-starter. I am available for a variety of role type and length and am comfortable jumping into a project at whatever stage and will offer skills that go beyond UX.

UX design • 10 yrsProduct design • 5 yrsUser Research • 10 yrsUI designResearchWireframing/prototypingFigmaWorkflowHeuristicsSassInformation ArchitectureAnalytics
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Freelance design researchers - Guru P.
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Guru P.

Vetted Design researcher in Canada (UTC-5)

Product Designer with 5+ years of expertise in interaction and interface design. Dedicated to employing research and data-driven approach to drive decisions. Passionate about deep problem understanding, simplifying user experiences, and crafting visually appealing products.

Startup experienceUI design • 5 yrsUX design • 5 yrsProduct design • 5 yrsVisual design • 6 yrsUser Research • 5 yrsDesign Systems • 4 yrsInterface DesignSaaS designWireframing/prototypingSassFigmaReactUsability testingProduct StrategyIdeationCanvaProduct positioning
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Freelance design researchers - Vitalii N.
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Vitalii N.

Vetted Design researcher in New Zealand (UTC+13)

I develop visually appealing digital products with seamless user experiences. From initial wireframes to polished solutions, I oversee the entire design process, with a particular emphasis on solving real problems, product-market fit, users' usability and increasing conversions. I strive for innovation and continually improve designs to enhance the user experience through UX research, rapid prototyping and A/B testing. My expertise in creating design systems and UI component libraries ensures design consistency and quick delivery of developer assets. As a tech nomad, I have been fortunate to collaborate with various startups across different industries, immerse myself in modern technologies, and follow design trends while working with people from around the world. My extensive portfolio includes projects in various sectors, such as web applications for foreign exchange trading, software as a service (SaaS) solutions, entertaining games, and native applications for multiple devices.

Startup experienceVisual design • 10 yrsUI design • 10 yrsProduct design • 10 yrsDesign Systems • 8 yrsUX design • 6 yrsUser ResearchUX/UI DesignResearchResponsive Website DesignResponsive DesignWeb DesignWireframing/prototypingHTML/CSSFigma3D ModelingJavaScriptUser TestingUser interviewsMotion GraphicsIllustration
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Freelance design researchers - Maria S.
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Maria S.

Vetted Design researcher in Brazil (UTC-3)

I am a Lead UX Designer, Speaker, and PLG Specialist. With a strong track record in product and strategy, I aim to contribute my expertise in creating impactful user experiences and driving product-led growth for innovative companies.

Startup experienceUX design • 6 yrsProduct design • 6 yrsDesign Systems • 4 yrsDesign Principles • 6 yrsDesign thinking • 6 yrsUI design • 6 yrsUser Research • 5 yrsInterface DesignUX/UI DesignWireframing/prototypingFigmaCommunicationsUser JourneysProduct StrategyUser flowsLeadershipUser TestingMentoringUser Stories
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Freelance design researchers - Patricia P.
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Patricia P.

Vetted Design researcher in Brazil (UTC-3)

### **\=== Intro** I'm a Senior/Staff level designer with a unique blend of technical and creative skills, sharpened by a journey from **front-end developer** (HTML/CSS/JScript) to **graphic designer**, and finally, to a **UI/UX Design** specialist for 10+ years. For the last 5+ years I've been workig on **Product design,** helping mostly startups creating and/or improving their digital products. Based on Design Thinking, I know how to use data and best practices to solve problems always focusing on **User Research** and **Usability.** Likewise, I can conduct and analyze **user research**, and also propose solutions though prototypes. I have excellent **visual design skills**, attention to detail and ability to design **user-friendly interfaces** to help bring visions to life, making sure user needs, business goals, and industry best practices are met. ### \=== Examples and product results I've designed the website for Bairesdev (tech enterprise) which helped them raise the BV 700% and increase revenue ~12%. I've also designed a SaaS for Cartelux (startup) that reduced churn by 25% and helped them close a AU$1.5mi. ### **\=== Portfolios** [Webdesign portfolio](https://patriciaparrela.com/) - all websites designed and developed by me [Product portfolio](https://patriciaparrela.com/product/) - focusing on product design and business results

Visual design • 10 yrsUser Research • 9 yrsUX design • 9 yrsUI design • 9 yrsDesign Systems • 3 yrsDesignProduct designDesign thinkingUX/UI DesignHTML/CSSWordPressRWDWireframing/prototypingFigmaAdobe Photoshop
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Freelance design researchers - Ty H.
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Ty H.

Vetted Design researcher in the United States (UTC-7)

**Product Design Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering digital transformation solutions that increase user engagement and drive multimillion-dollar revenue growth. Spearheaded 25+ successful enterprise initiatives, reducing development cycles while maintaining user satisfaction. Expert in strategic design thinking and cross-functional team leadership, consistently exceeding Fortune 500 client expectations in highly regulated industries.**

UX design • 10 yrsProduct design • 10 yrsUI design • 10 yrsUser Research • 10 yrsDesign Systems • 10 yrsMobile App DesignSystem designFigmaTeam collaborationProduct StrategyWireframing/prototypingUser TestingMentoringAgile UXLeadershipCoachingData analyticsSketch
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