App Design From Start to Finish

Pro

Darrien Carter

Starting at

$

80

/hr

About this service

Summary

Offering & Unique Value Proposition:
I offer comprehensive product design and development services, tailored to businesses at every stage—whether they need an intuitive UX/UI design, a fully developed web or mobile application, or ongoing maintenance and refreshes. With over 15 years of experience in UX/UI, branding, and interactive design, I specialize in creating user-friendly, visually compelling, and scalable digital experiences.
What sets me apart is my deep expertise in AI, AR, and VR-driven design, along with my ability to craft cohesive design systems that enhance brand identity and ensure consistency across platforms. I combine research-backed UX strategy, cutting-edge tools (Figma, React, Adobe Suite), and a collaborative approach to bring innovative ideas to life—delivering results that drive engagement and business growth.

Process

Design Process (3 Steps)
Longer projects can be extended to weekly meetings. This is just a general outline of the order.
This streamlined 3-step design process ensures a smooth, collaborative, and efficient journey from concept to final design. Each step includes essential meetings, revisions, and deliverables to align the design with your vision.
Step 1: Discovery & Strategy
Goal: Define project vision, user needs, and design direction.
Kickoff Meeting (1 Hour) – Discuss goals, branding, user needs, and project scope.
Research & Inspiration – Competitive analysis, user flows, and initial mood boards.
Wireframing & Information Architecture – Outline content layout and structure.
Deliverables:
Low-fidelity wireframes for core screens
User flow diagrams (if needed)
Style guide (colors, typography, branding elements)
Revisions: 1 round of feedback
Step 2: High-Fidelity UI Design
Goal: Transform wireframes into polished, interactive designs.
Design Presentation Meeting (1 Hour) – Review initial high-fidelity UI designs.
Prototype Development – Interactive mockups with animations and microinteractions.
Usability Testing (Optional) – Gather feedback from target users.
Deliverables:
Fully designed UI screens for web/mobile
Clickable prototype for user testing and client review
Component-based design system (for scalability)
Revisions: Up to 2 rounds of refinements
Step 3: Finalization & Handoff
Goal: Prepare all assets for implementation.
Final Review Meeting (30-60 Min) – Ensure alignment with vision before handoff.
Design Optimization – Adjustments for accessibility, responsiveness, and performance.
Handoff to Developers – Organized design files with documentation.
Deliverables:
Final UI designs (Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD)
Design system with assets (icons, buttons, typography)
Developer handoff package with specs and annotations
Final Revisions: Number of Revisions Indicated per package
Why This Works:
Clear Milestones – Ensures efficient progress at each step.
Collaborative Approach – Meetings and feedback loops keep the project aligned.
Scalable Design System – Ready for future development and growth.
This process guarantees a high-quality, user-focused design ready for implementation.

What's included

  • Product Design - Start to Finish - Level 1: Small App (40 Hours)

    Level 1: Small App (40 Hours) Deliverables: UX/UI design for core screens (Landing Page + 2-3 Key Screens) Branding assets (logo, color palette, typography) Wireframes & prototypes Mobile-responsive layouts Style guide for developers Revisions: 2 rounds Timeline: 2-4 weeks Investment: $2,000

  • Level 2: Medium App (100 Hours)

    Level 2: Medium App (100 Hours) Deliverables: UX/UI for full app (10+ screens) Interactive prototype Advanced branding package (logo, typography, UI components) Component-based design system for scalability High-fidelity design with animations/microinteractions Revisions: 3 rounds Timeline: 4-6 weeks Investment: $5,000

  • Level 3: Large App (500+ Hours)

    Level 3: Large App (500+ Hours) Deliverables: Full product design (50+ screens, complex UI) UX research & user testing Scalable design system with component libraries Custom icons & illustrations Motion graphics & animations Revisions: 5 rounds Timeline: 10-16 weeks Investment: $25,000+

Skills and tools

Mobile Designer

UX Designer

Product Designer

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

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