Product Design Partner for Startups

Hussein Shirvani

Starting at

3,860

/mo

About this service

Summary

Product design focuses on creating user-centered, visually appealing, and functional digital experiences. By integrating UX research, interactive prototyping, and a cohesive visual design system, it ensures that every stage of the user journey is intuitive and engaging. What sets it apart is its holistic approach, delivering products that not only achieve business objectives but also delight users.

Process

1. Rapid Discovery & Validation

Targeted, time-efficient research designed to quickly grasp user needs, market opportunities, and business goals. It uses lean methods such as stakeholder workshops, rapid competitor benchmarking, and early user surveys to validate assumptions and align the team on key priorities.

2. Lean Design & Prototyping

Create streamlined wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in iterative cycles. This method facilitates early user feedback and agile adjustments, ensuring designs are both practical and flexible enough to adapt to evolving startup needs.

3. Continuous Testing & Iteration

Conduct lightweight usability testing and gather user insights in parallel with development. Iterate rapidly to resolve issues and enhance the user experience, ensuring a polished product that meets business goals without slowing momentum.

FAQs

What is the typical timeline for a product design project?
The timeline can vary based on the project’s complexity and scope, but typically a product design project takes between 6 to 12 weeks. This includes research, design iterations, prototyping, testing, and final refinements.
How involved will I be in the design process?
Your involvement is key to the project’s success. Regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and collaborative workshops ensure the design aligns with your vision and effectively meets your business goals.
What deliverables can I expect at the end of the project?
You can expect a complete design system, interactive prototypes, detailed user journey maps, usability testing reports, and final visual assets. These deliverables ensure the product is development-ready and meets user needs.
How do you ensure the design meets user needs?
I perform in-depth user research and usability testing throughout the design process. This involves user interviews, surveys, and testing prototypes with real users to collect feedback and make any necessary adjustments.
What happens after the design phase is complete?
After the design phase, I support the development team by providing all necessary assets and guidelines. Additionally, I offer post-launch analysis to gather user feedback and implement improvements that enhance the product’s performance and user satisfaction.

What's included

Design Partner
With 6 years of experience in building digital products, I have a strong grasp of both business needs and front-end development. Skilled in cross-functional communication, I work seamlessly with teams to design and implement features that enhance user experience and drive growth. My expertise ensures that products are not only intuitive and scalable but also aligned with business objectives.
Design System
A comprehensive library of reusable components, design patterns, and style guidelines. This system ensures consistency across the product, simplifies future updates, and boosts team collaboration, accelerating your launch process.
Prototypes
High-fidelity interactive prototypes that showcase the product’s user flow and interface interactions. These prototypes offer a realistic preview of the final product, enabling thorough usability testing and feedback before development starts.
Fast Iterations
I specialize in fast design iterations, helping startups test, refine, and launch features quickly to adapt to changing user and business needs.
Usability Testing Reports
In-depth reports from usability testing sessions, featuring user feedback, identified issues, and recommended improvements. These reports help ensure the product is both intuitive and user-friendly.
Final Visual Assets
All final visual elements, including icons, images, and graphics, fully prepared for development. These assets are optimized for performance and aligned with the overall design and brand guidelines.

Skills and tools

Mobile Designer

UX Designer

Product Designer