Design Beyond Aesthetics
From Vision to Reality. Without the Fluff
Designing ideas and products that give more than they take—helping startups create meaningful, user-focused solutions that solve real problems, without the corporate overhead.
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Curio Apple Watch Design
SYKY Gallery Screen Design
What I Offer
Whether you’re after a quick, creative boost or a long-term partner, let’s work together to turn your vision into something truly impactful.
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🔍 Sprint-Style Workshops
Unlock actionable insights, shape your product vision, and gain a clear strategic direction for your next steps.
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⚡ One-Off Concepts
Quick, creative sparks that validate your ideas and give you tangible designs to move forward with.
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🤝 Strategic Design Support
Ensure your product aligns with market needs and resonates with users for long-term success.
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🌱 Personal, Hands-On Design Partnership
A close, collaborative partnership where I work with you to deeply understand your vision and ensure your design reflects your true goals and values.
Are you stuck with designs that just don’t land?
Maybe your last concept was rejected because it seemed all about looking cool, lacked real value, or didn’t resonate with human needs. Does this sound familiar?
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A Solo-Founder
Looking to build meaningful, impactful products with design rooted in human insights and strategy
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A Developer
Looking for a quick burst of inspiration to get you started
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A Team
Seeking fresh energy to move your project forward
Ready to bring your vision to life?
Flexible, affordable packages for startups that want great design without overcommitting financially
0 to 1 MVP
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14-Day Product Accelerator
Our 14-Day Product Accelerator offers three tailored packages to help you reach key milestones on your product design journey—from concept to pitch-ready.
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One-Off Design
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Concept Design
Ready to Bring Your Ideas to Life?

You'll receive:
- 3 custom on-brand desktop or mobile screens.
- Fully editable Figma file with brand integration.
- Delivery in just 72 hours.

Fee: £800, inclusive of tax, prepaid.
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Not Ready to Talk?
Prefer to skip the chat? Fill out this quick Kickstart Form instead. Share your vision, and I’ll guide you to the perfect service—no stress, no obligation.
Branded Prototypes, Apps, Websites, and More
Rooted in strategy for long-term success
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Logo and Website Design for R{}ai
Problem: Needed a logo and website to convey trust and creativity for an AI business, ready for a Dubai conference.

Solution: Designed a modern logo and website for scientists and investors, created a prototype, and delivered it to developers in time for the launch.
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Creative Platform Prototype
Problem: Needed a product prototype to secure investor funding.

Solution: Designed an interactive prototype that was showcased during pitch meetings.
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Product Idea and Strategy
Problem: The client had a strong product idea but needed help turning it into user-focused, relevant concepts that leveraged their psychoanalysis expertise.

Solution: I helped the client turn their idea into a clear product vision with key features aligned to their goals. Together, we refined the concept and prepared it for development.
Problem: Needed a rebrand and launch of an iOS and Apple Watch app, along with clarity on product vision and audience.

Solution: Led the rebranding, refined the vision, and aligned the design with market needs. Delivered a cohesive app experience for a successful launch.
Problem: Needed expert feedback and improvement ideas for an existing design.

Solution: Reviewed the design, provided feedback, shared inspirational examples, and created an updated website concept in Figma. Delivered within 72 hours, ready for the client’s development team.
Problem: Needed a UX overhaul for a complex e-commerce platform with auctions, crypto payments, and community features.

Solution: Led workshops to enhance usability and redesigned the UX, improving key features and delivering a user-friendly platform on time for launch.
See how our collaboration brought visions to life
I understand the importance of finding the right fit for your project. Don’t just take my word for it—see what my clients say! Together, we’ve turned ideas into success stories and brought visions to life. Want to know more? Check out my LinkedIn, or reach out for a chat—I’d love to hear your ideas and explore how we can collaborate!
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Yuko was incredible at wearing whatever hat was needed to get this project over the line. One moment she would be project manager, the next designer and even technical when required.
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Arthur Tindsley
Founder of Pogo
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Yuko has always managed to balance innovation and creative thinking with customer-centricity and problem solving.
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Ramona Tudosescu
Chief Product Officer | Ex-Farfetch, LVMH
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Yuko joined us at the Seed stage and helped raise a successful $9m Series A from top-tier investors. We could not have done it without Yuko.
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Govind Balakrishnan
Co-Founder at Curio
Let’s work together to bring your ideas to life
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