HUMAN INTERVENTION_
A design partner for the long haul
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The problem with how most teams get design
Hiring a senior product designer full-time is a heavy bet — salary, equity, recruitment, and bench time you pay for whether the work is there or not. But the alternative is worse: product decisions made by people who aren't designers, or design bolted on at the end by whoever's free. For complex, regulated software, or products in high-stakes environments, that's where expensive mistakes get made.
What I offer instead
I work as an embedded design partner on a monthly retainer. You get ongoing senior design capacity that moves with your product, and a designer who knows your system deeply and is there every month to push it forward. All at a fraction of the cost and commitment of a full-time hire, with none of the recruitment, equity, or overhead.
The longer we work together, the more valuable it gets. I compound my understanding of your product, your users, and your constraints month over month so you're not re-briefing a new freelancer every time, you're building with someone who already knows the terrain.
Why teams in regulated, high-stakes software work with me
I specialize in fintech, operational software, AI products, compliance tech, and security systems. I'm a former finance professional with an MA in UX Design and HCI. I understand regulated environments where mistakes are expensive, and I work directly with your developers, from discovery through to shipped UI, as part of the team, not an outside vendor.
How a retainer works
It's a fixed monthly engagement covering an agreed block of senior design capacity. It comes with predictable cost, predictable availability, and a partner invested in the long arc of your product. We scope what matters each month and I deliver. You don't have to deal with bench time, overhead, or a full-time commitment. I'm also flexible if you need more or less time in a given month. The retainer holds the relationship steady so design is always close when you need it.
Prefer to start smaller? Many teams begin with a single project. They'll do a focused sprint to land something specific and move to a retainer once they see the value of keeping design close. Read more about short-term design support.
Kind words from past clients
Tomasz Dyrks
Head of Digital Product Design, Displate
Isaac did an excellent job translating the design requirements into tangible work. His attention to detail and ability to understand complex concepts made the entire process seamless. Not only did he meet our expectations, but he also brought innovative ideas to the table that enhanced the final product.
Piotr Zrołka
CEO, Kinaole
We were thoroughly impressed with Isaac's ability to translate our design requirements into actionable tasks. His keen eye for detail and knack for grasping intricate concepts made everything run smoothly. He not only fulfilled our expectations but also introduced creative ideas that significantly improved the final outcome.