Product Design for StartupsPamela Dodera
I help early-stage startups go from idea to a designed developer-ready product.
Building your first product (or redesigning v1) is a different challenge from designing at scale. You need someone who can move fast, make pragmatic decisions with limited data, and produce work that's good enough to ship without over-engineering. That's what I do.
I've spent 10 years designing products across legal tech, health tech, and ed tech, with a consistent focus on complex workflows that need to feel simple. I handle the full design process: user research, information architecture, interaction design, visual UI, and engineering handoff. I also build and maintain basic design systems so your product stays consistent as you grow.
What sets me apart: I'm not just a designer who hands off static screens. I have working knowledge of React, TailwindCSS and shadcn, and I've shipped production design systems and websites using code when the engineering team was focused on higher-priority work and waiting wasn't an option. I bridge the gap between design and dev, which means fewer misunderstandings and faster implementation.
Deliverables
Deliverable 1: End-to-End Product Design Complete UX and UI design for your product or feature set. Includes user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity Figma designs with all interaction states.
Deliverable 2: Foundational Design System A lightweight, scalable component library in Figma (with token architecture if needed) so your product stays consistent as your team and feature set grow.
Deliverable 3: Engineering-Ready Handoff Organized Figma files with specs, responsive behavior notes, and component documentation. I'm also available for pairing sessions with your developers during build.
My Process
Understand the problem. I dig into your users, your market, and your constraints. For early-stage products, I keep research scrappy and focused: competitor analysis, a few user conversations, and alignment on priorities.
Structure the experience. I define the information architecture and core user flows before touching any UI. This is where most early-stage products go wrong, so I spend real time here.
Design the interface. I design in Figma, working iteratively. You'll see work-in-progress early and often rather than getting a big reveal at the end.
Set you up for scale. Before wrapping up, I make sure your Figma files are organized, your components are reusable, and your engineering team has what they need to build confidently.
Requirements (what I need from you to start)
A clear description of your product and target users
Access to any existing product, research, or competitive context
A point of contact (founder, PM, or lead engineer) for regular check-ins
Timeline and budget range
Pricing: Contact for pricing (typical engagements range $5,000–$10,000 depending on product complexity).
FAQs
I can scope work to fit different budgets. We can focus on the highest-impact screens first and expand from there. I'd rather do fewer things well than rush through everything.
Yes. I stay involved during implementation to answer questions, review builds, and adjust designs as real constraints surface. This is included in my engagement, not an add-on.
Absolutely. I'll audit what you have, identify what's working and what isn't, and propose a phased approach to improving the product without disrupting your existing users.
Pamela's other services
Contact for pricing
Duration1 week
Tags
Figma
Interaction Designer
Product Designer
Prototyper
UI Designer
UX Designer
B2B SaaS
B2C
Design System
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Pamela Dodera proPrague, Czechia
Product Design for StartupsPamela Dodera
Contact for pricing
Duration1 week
Tags
Figma
Interaction Designer
Product Designer
Prototyper
UI Designer
UX Designer
B2B SaaS
B2C
Design System
I help early-stage startups go from idea to a designed developer-ready product.
Building your first product (or redesigning v1) is a different challenge from designing at scale. You need someone who can move fast, make pragmatic decisions with limited data, and produce work that's good enough to ship without over-engineering. That's what I do.
I've spent 10 years designing products across legal tech, health tech, and ed tech, with a consistent focus on complex workflows that need to feel simple. I handle the full design process: user research, information architecture, interaction design, visual UI, and engineering handoff. I also build and maintain basic design systems so your product stays consistent as you grow.
What sets me apart: I'm not just a designer who hands off static screens. I have working knowledge of React, TailwindCSS and shadcn, and I've shipped production design systems and websites using code when the engineering team was focused on higher-priority work and waiting wasn't an option. I bridge the gap between design and dev, which means fewer misunderstandings and faster implementation.
Deliverables
Deliverable 1: End-to-End Product Design Complete UX and UI design for your product or feature set. Includes user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity Figma designs with all interaction states.
Deliverable 2: Foundational Design System A lightweight, scalable component library in Figma (with token architecture if needed) so your product stays consistent as your team and feature set grow.
Deliverable 3: Engineering-Ready Handoff Organized Figma files with specs, responsive behavior notes, and component documentation. I'm also available for pairing sessions with your developers during build.
My Process
Understand the problem. I dig into your users, your market, and your constraints. For early-stage products, I keep research scrappy and focused: competitor analysis, a few user conversations, and alignment on priorities.
Structure the experience. I define the information architecture and core user flows before touching any UI. This is where most early-stage products go wrong, so I spend real time here.
Design the interface. I design in Figma, working iteratively. You'll see work-in-progress early and often rather than getting a big reveal at the end.
Set you up for scale. Before wrapping up, I make sure your Figma files are organized, your components are reusable, and your engineering team has what they need to build confidently.
Requirements (what I need from you to start)
A clear description of your product and target users
Access to any existing product, research, or competitive context
A point of contact (founder, PM, or lead engineer) for regular check-ins
Timeline and budget range
Pricing: Contact for pricing (typical engagements range $5,000–$10,000 depending on product complexity).
FAQs
I can scope work to fit different budgets. We can focus on the highest-impact screens first and expand from there. I'd rather do fewer things well than rush through everything.
Yes. I stay involved during implementation to answer questions, review builds, and adjust designs as real constraints surface. This is included in my engagement, not an add-on.
Absolutely. I'll audit what you have, identify what's working and what isn't, and propose a phased approach to improving the product without disrupting your existing users.
Pamela's other services
Contact for pricing