
Richard
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Design
Leadership
Product Design
Design Operations
Brand & Creative Strategy
Web3 & Gaming
Multi-Media Content Production
Selected Work
Process

My Design Ops Playbook.
discovering the aha moment
This is where we align on vision, clarify goals, and define project success. By immersing ourselves in your brand, audience, and objectives, we uncover the unique insights that spark real innovation.
- Vision & Goals Alignment: I meet with stakeholders to thoroughly understand your aspirations, challenges, and user needs. This sets the stage for a clear, shared definition of success.
- Research & Analysis: Through competitor reviews, market trends, and user research, I gain a 360° view of the landscape and pinpoint opportunities for impact.
- Collaborative Ideation: Together, we explore early concepts, brainstorm potential solutions, and identify the most promising ideas to pursue.
we need a strategy
Building on that “aha” moment, we develop a clear roadmap. This step marries design thinking with strategic planning, ensuring every decision ties back to both user experience and business objectives.
- Storytelling & Strategy: I craft a compelling brand narrative and product story that resonates with your target audience. This involves user journeys, personas, and messaging frameworks.
- Design & Prototyping: We produce initial sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to rapidly test ideas. This ensures we stay user-focused and can pivot quickly if needed.
- Refining & Iterating: Through feedback loops and research-driven iterations, we refine concepts until they align seamlessly with both brand identity and user goals.
Let the magic happen
With a validated strategy in hand, we enter full execution mode. This is where cross-functional collaboration, Design Ops methodologies, and precise art direction come together to shape the final experience.
- Visual Execution & Production: From UI/UX screens to marketing collateral and brand assets, I orchestrate each design element for maximum impact and cohesion.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Working with developers, product owners, and marketing teams, I ensure consistent communication, agile sprints, and on-time deliverables.
- Quality Assurance & Refinement: By continuously testing usability, visual polish, and performance metrics, we iterate until the product reaches (and often surpasses) expectations.
The Final Frontier
Delivery is just the beginning. A well-rounded approach includes a robust go-to-market (GTM) plan, thorough post-launch assessments, and a clear path for ongoing improvements based on real user and community feedback.
- GTM & Launch: I collaborate with marketing, sales, and community teams to craft product messaging, promotional campaigns, and a seamless launch strategy.
- Post-Launch Optimization: We track performance, analyze user data, and listen to community feedback to uncover actionable improvements.
- Long-Term Growth & Iteration: By leveraging Design Ops principles, we maintain design consistency, streamline updates, and ensure your project remains relevant and impactful over time.
Passion for design.
At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to creativity and collaboration, and I am always eager to work with others who share my vision for using design and technology to make the world a better place. Whether you're a designer, a technologist, or simply someone who is passionate about making a difference, I would love to connect with you and explore the many ways that we can work together to advance the cause of human progress.
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Feedback
What my clients say.

Brilliant Force

Inspiring Team Lead
Our design meetings were always super positive and fruitful. Thank you for all the hours of hard work we shared and I hope we'll collaborate again in the future!

Creative Catalyst

Well Organized Design Leader
In short, he knows how to galvanize a cohesive team and lead them to the completion of quality products. Highly recommended for any Web3 team that wants a decisive, diplomatic, and experienced lead!

Thought Leading Innovator
Rich raises the bar for co-workers and companies looking to position themselves as thought leaders and innovators.

