Freelance user experience services for startups

Freelance user experience services for startups

Freelance user experience services for startups

Product design & strategy to help startups move faster

Product design & strategy to help startups move faster

Product design & strategy to help startups move faster

Product design & strategy to help startups move faster

UI and UX design example for mobile application.
UI and UX design example for mobile application.
UI and UX design example for mobile application.
UI and UX design example for mobile application.
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Headshot of Henry Dan

I focus on product so founders can focus on vision

I focus on product so founders can focus on vision

Freelance UX designer

Freelance visual designer

Freelance product manager

Freelance product manager

I have 9+ years of experience partnering with early stage startup founders to bring their product vision to life. I work on every step of the product design process, from prioritization in Miro to ideation in Figma and writing documentation in Jira.

I have 9+ years of experience partnering with early stage startup founders to bring their product vision to life. I work on every step of the product design process, from prioritization in Miro to ideation in Figma and writing documentation in Jira.

My goal is to turn your vision into a product that your users can't get enough of.

My goal is to turn your vision into a product that your users can't get enough of.

Some samples of my work

Growiser

Growiser

Manager enablement
for startups

Manager enablement
for startups

Growiser helps managers schedule meetings, create agendas, and upskill to better lead their teams.

Growiser helps managers schedule meetings, create agendas, and upskill to better lead their teams.

Screenshot of the UI and UX design for a calendar based SaaS tool.

Havenly

Havenly

Mobile banking for
aging adults

Mobile banking for
aging adults

Havenly is a mobile banking app aimed at helping aging adults feel secure and confident in managing their finances.

Havenly is a mobile banking app aimed at helping aging adults feel secure and confident in managing their finances.

Screenshots of the Havenly app mobile app design.

quiptu

quiptu

Outdoor gear rental
for adventurers

Outdoor gear rental
for adventurers

Quiptu is a two-sided marketplace that makes it easy to rent outdoor equipment from local enthusiasts when traveling.

Quiptu is a two-sided marketplace that makes it easy to rent outdoor equipment from local enthusiasts when traveling.

Screenshot of the Quiptu MVP design on a mobile phone and desktop.

A few of my happy clients:

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Andy Kennedy

Founder, Ceremony

He is thorough, thoughtful, curious, and a rare mix of thinker and doer. Give him a seed of an idea and he turns it into a thriving garden.

Henry outperforms expectations every time I have worked with him.

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Andy Kennedy

Founder, Ceremony

He is thorough, thoughtful, curious, and a rare mix of thinker and doer. Give him a seed of an idea and he turns it into a thriving garden.

Henry outperforms expectations every time I have worked with him.

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Andy Kennedy

Founder, Ceremony

He is thorough, thoughtful, curious, and a rare mix of thinker and doer. Give him a seed of an idea and he turns it into a thriving garden.

Henry outperforms expectations every time I have worked with him.

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Andy Kennedy

Founder, Ceremony

He is thorough, thoughtful, curious, and a rare mix of thinker and doer. Give him a seed of an idea and he turns it into a thriving garden.

Henry outperforms expectations every time I have worked with him.

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Roxanna Gressel

Director of Operations at Raygun

Henry has been so easy to work with. The work he's done is extremely thorough, and he consistently has everything done well and on time. It's been a pleasure working with him!

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Roxanna Gressel

Director of Operations at Raygun

Henry has been so easy to work with. The work he's done is extremely thorough, and he consistently has everything done well and on time. It's been a pleasure working with him!

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Roxanna Gressel

Director of Operations at Raygun

Henry has been so easy to work with. The work he's done is extremely thorough, and he consistently has everything done well and on time. It's been a pleasure working with him!

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Roxanna Gressel

Director of Operations at Raygun

Henry has been so easy to work with. The work he's done is extremely thorough, and he consistently has everything done well and on time. It's been a pleasure working with him!

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Anna Dorris

Founder, Owner at Everewear

It was great to explore different design concepts together, and then have everything mapped out really clearly for my developers. I couldn't have done it without him!"

Henry was so helpful in bringing my idea to life

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Anna Dorris

Founder, Owner at Everewear

It was great to explore different design concepts together, and then have everything mapped out really clearly for my developers. I couldn't have done it without him!"

Henry was so helpful in bringing my idea to life

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Anna Dorris

Founder, Owner at Everewear

It was great to explore different design concepts together, and then have everything mapped out really clearly for my developers. I couldn't have done it without him!"

Henry was so helpful in bringing my idea to life

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Anna Dorris

Founder, Owner at Everewear

It was great to explore different design concepts together, and then have everything mapped out really clearly for my developers. I couldn't have done it without him!"

Henry was so helpful in bringing my idea to life

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David Cowing

CEO, NovusNorth

Thank you for all your hard work! It was great to work with you. In addition to your design talent, your energy and positivity make it fun to be on a team with you. I look forward to working with you again.

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David Cowing

CEO, NovusNorth

Thank you for all your hard work! It was great to work with you. In addition to your design talent, your energy and positivity make it fun to be on a team with you. I look forward to working with you again.

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David Cowing

CEO, NovusNorth

Thank you for all your hard work! It was great to work with you. In addition to your design talent, your energy and positivity make it fun to be on a team with you. I look forward to working with you again.

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David Cowing

CEO, NovusNorth

Thank you for all your hard work! It was great to work with you. In addition to your design talent, your energy and positivity make it fun to be on a team with you. I look forward to working with you again.

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UX Design Strategist, Viewrail

He created high-fidelity designs based on our initial research and planning, taking time to understand our target and goals. His organized approach and expertise enables our developers to bring a high-value digital product to life quickly. Stakeholders were thrilled about the results and even pushed for more bandwidth to get the experience in front of customers sooner.

Henry is exactly the kind of partner we needed for our project.

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UX Design Strategist, Viewrail

He created high-fidelity designs based on our initial research and planning, taking time to understand our target and goals. His organized approach and expertise enables our developers to bring a high-value digital product to life quickly. Stakeholders were thrilled about the results and even pushed for more bandwidth to get the experience in front of customers sooner.

Henry is exactly the kind of partner we needed for our project.

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UX Design Strategist, Viewrail

He created high-fidelity designs based on our initial research and planning, taking time to understand our target and goals. His organized approach and expertise enables our developers to bring a high-value digital product to life quickly. Stakeholders were thrilled about the results and even pushed for more bandwidth to get the experience in front of customers sooner.

Henry is exactly the kind of partner we needed for our project.

Placeholder headshot of Henry Dan's freelance client

UX Design Strategist, Viewrail

He created high-fidelity designs based on our initial research and planning, taking time to understand our target and goals. His organized approach and expertise enables our developers to bring a high-value digital product to life quickly. Stakeholders were thrilled about the results and even pushed for more bandwidth to get the experience in front of customers sooner.

Henry is exactly the kind of partner we needed for our project.

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George Harwood

Founder, The Architects

Henry has a strong background in connecting people with technology and has done some of the best work I have ever seen in the UI/UX Design space. Excited to work with him again in the future!

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George Harwood

Founder, The Architects

Henry has a strong background in connecting people with technology and has done some of the best work I have ever seen in the UI/UX Design space. Excited to work with him again in the future!

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George Harwood

Founder, The Architects

Henry has a strong background in connecting people with technology and has done some of the best work I have ever seen in the UI/UX Design space. Excited to work with him again in the future!

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George Harwood

Founder, The Architects

Henry has a strong background in connecting people with technology and has done some of the best work I have ever seen in the UI/UX Design space. Excited to work with him again in the future!

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John Laughlin

Co-Founder & COO, Quiptu

His strong grasp of Figma and ability to collaborate with our engineering team have been huge value-adds for our team."

Henry has delivered on everything we needed and more

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John Laughlin

Co-Founder & COO, Quiptu

His strong grasp of Figma and ability to collaborate with our engineering team have been huge value-adds for our team."

Henry has delivered on everything we needed and more

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John Laughlin

Co-Founder & COO, Quiptu

His strong grasp of Figma and ability to collaborate with our engineering team have been huge value-adds for our team."

Henry has delivered on everything we needed and more

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John Laughlin

Co-Founder & COO, Quiptu

His strong grasp of Figma and ability to collaborate with our engineering team have been huge value-adds for our team."

Henry has delivered on everything we needed and more

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Amanda Schoonover

Director of Software Technology, Lynn Imaging

Henry has been a pleasure to work with over the past 3 years, and we so appreciate all he brings to the table for our business.

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Amanda Schoonover

Director of Software Technology, Lynn Imaging

Henry has been a pleasure to work with over the past 3 years, and we so appreciate all he brings to the table for our business.

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Amanda Schoonover

Director of Software Technology, Lynn Imaging

Henry has been a pleasure to work with over the past 3 years, and we so appreciate all he brings to the table for our business.

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Amanda Schoonover

Director of Software Technology, Lynn Imaging

Henry has been a pleasure to work with over the past 3 years, and we so appreciate all he brings to the table for our business.

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Camille MacKenzie

CEO, Kintail

We are very grateful to have partnered with him through this process, and I think we’re in an awesome place with what he’s built for us.

Henry’s product skillset provided so much strategic value beyond just his designs.

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Camille MacKenzie

CEO, Kintail

We are very grateful to have partnered with him through this process, and I think we’re in an awesome place with what he’s built for us.

Henry’s product skillset provided so much strategic value beyond just his designs.

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Camille MacKenzie

CEO, Kintail

We are very grateful to have partnered with him through this process, and I think we’re in an awesome place with what he’s built for us.

Henry’s product skillset provided so much strategic value beyond just his designs.

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Camille MacKenzie

CEO, Kintail

We are very grateful to have partnered with him through this process, and I think we’re in an awesome place with what he’s built for us.

Henry’s product skillset provided so much strategic value beyond just his designs.

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Justin Zalewski

Director of Product Strategy & Design at Studio Science

Henry has done fantastic work for our agency. I loved hearing our client say 'You've read my mind' after his presentation!

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Justin Zalewski

Director of Product Strategy & Design at Studio Science

Henry has done fantastic work for our agency. I loved hearing our client say 'You've read my mind' after his presentation!

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Justin Zalewski

Director of Product Strategy & Design at Studio Science

Henry has done fantastic work for our agency. I loved hearing our client say 'You've read my mind' after his presentation!

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Justin Zalewski

Director of Product Strategy & Design at Studio Science

Henry has done fantastic work for our agency. I loved hearing our client say 'You've read my mind' after his presentation!

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Garrett Curry

Chief Executive Officer, Raygun Design

He’s a great UX partner to work with, and is always a team player and great collaborator throughout the project life cycle. Highly recommend his services.

Henry has been a fantastic partner across multiple projects.

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Garrett Curry

Chief Executive Officer, Raygun Design

He’s a great UX partner to work with, and is always a team player and great collaborator throughout the project life cycle. Highly recommend his services.

Henry has been a fantastic partner across multiple projects.

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Garrett Curry

Chief Executive Officer, Raygun Design

He’s a great UX partner to work with, and is always a team player and great collaborator throughout the project life cycle. Highly recommend his services.

Henry has been a fantastic partner across multiple projects.

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Garrett Curry

Chief Executive Officer, Raygun Design

He’s a great UX partner to work with, and is always a team player and great collaborator throughout the project life cycle. Highly recommend his services.

Henry has been a fantastic partner across multiple projects.

Why me?

Why me?

Contractor ✅ Collaborator

I prioritize long term partnerships with the founders I work with. My role as a user experience consultant is to see your business succeed, not just to throw deliverables over the wall. And I only work with 2 clients at a time so your project is always a priority.

I prioritize long term partnerships with the founders I work with. My role as a user experience consultant is to see your business succeed, not just to throw deliverables over the wall. And I only work with 2 clients at a time so your project is always a priority.

I prioritize long term partnerships with the founders I work with. My role as a user experience consultant is to see your business succeed, not just to throw deliverables over the wall. And I only work with 2 clients at a time so your project is always a priority.

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Clear, transparent communication

Clear, transparent communication

Some people hire ux designers and only ever speak over email. That's not me. We'll have weekly calls to review designs, I'll set up a Slack channel to share questions and ideas, and I'll share async Loom videos to make sure you're in the loop at every step of the process.

Some people hire ux designers and only ever speak over email. That's not me. We'll have weekly calls to review designs, I'll set up a Slack channel to share questions and ideas, and I'll share async Loom videos to make sure you're in the loop at every step of the process.

Some people hire ux designers and only ever speak over email. That's not me. We'll have weekly calls to review designs, I'll set up a Slack channel to share questions and ideas, and I'll share async Loom videos to make sure you're in the loop at every step of the process.

A dashboard showing how design can move the needle forward.

Design that moves the needle (& looks great)

Design that moves the needle (& looks great)

As a freelance product manager & designer I'm focused on not just crafting a beautiful and intuitive product, but also optimizing it to suit the needs of your business and deliver results.

As a freelance product manager & designer I'm focused on not just crafting a beautiful and intuitive product, but also optimizing it to suit the needs of your business and deliver results.

As a freelance product manager & designer I'm focused on not just crafting a beautiful and intuitive product, but also optimizing it to suit the needs of your business and deliver results.

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Developer-ready designs

Developer-ready designs

In order to provide my UX services I always prioritize close collaboration with your development team, and the designs I deliver will be based on an in-depth understanding of your product's technical constraints.

In order to provide my UX services I always prioritize close collaboration with your development team, and the designs I deliver will be based on an in-depth understanding of your product's technical constraints.

In order to provide my UX services I always prioritize close collaboration with your development team, and the designs I deliver will be based on an in-depth understanding of your product's technical constraints.

Henry has delivered on everything we needed and more.

Henry has delivered on everything we needed and more.

John Laughlin

Co-Founder & COO, Quiptu

Henry’s product skillset provided so much strategic value beyond just his designs.

Henry’s product skillset provided so much strategic value beyond just his designs.

Camille MacKenzie

CEO, Kintail

Henry has been a fantastic partner across multiple projects.

Henry has been a fantastic partner across multiple projects.

Garrett Curry

CEO, Raygun Design

Want to know more?

Want to know more?

Want to know more?

Let's talk.

Let's talk.

Let's talk.

Let's talk.

UI and UX design example for mobile application.
UI and UX design example for mobile application.
UI and UX design example for mobile application.
UI and UX design example for mobile application.