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Hiram BarskyProduct Designer + AI

Lead Product Designer

Designing products that solve real problems.

I design and develop SaaS, web apps, mobile apps and internal tools — one person, from product design through React front end, database and launch. 15+ years across fintech, healthcare and pharma.

HerbaLink web app: the home screen for finding a certified herbalist, with the herb field guide alongsideHerbaLinkHealthcare Marketplace3×more bookings
CatchBuddy phone app: nearby pickup games at Riverside Park, Maplewood Courts and Lincoln Park, each showing how many players are goingCatchBuddySports Meetup App
  • Product DesignUX/UI, Systems
  • Full-Stack DevelopmentReact, Databases, Launch
  • AI & Emerging TechGen AI, Automation
  • 15+ Years ExperienceFintech, Healthcare, Pharma

Selected work

01 — 05

Designing complex products into simpler experiences.

A selection of product design work spanning enterprise platforms, healthcare, fintech, and consumer products.

Enterprise · Small Business · Automation

One System Instead of Six: Cutting Operation Errors by 68%

Small business owners waste 23% of their week switching between disconnected tools—leading to costly errors and mental fatigue. I designed a unified operations platform that consolidates invoicing, scheduling, and task management into one intuitive system.

Last Updated Friday September 19th, 2025

I keep this section updated with the projects I'm actively building. These aren't polished case studies — they're experiments focused on speed, learning, and real business impact.

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Vibe-Coding a QR Code Maker

Work in Progress

📱 Mobile-first design (but works everywhere) 🎨 Three simple sections: Content → Style → Export ⚡ No expiration headaches 🔄 Easy customization on the fl

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ROI Design Calculator

Work in Progress

A tool to measure the business value of design in minutes instead of hours of spreadsheet work.

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Faces of Hunger

Work in Progress

An awareness platform using design and AI to humanize food insecurity and spark community action.

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Crypto App Learning

Work in Progress

Designing an intuitive learning section for a crypto app that makes complex blockchain concepts accessible to beginners through interactive education.

Experience

Senior Lead Product Designer

PNC2024 - July 2025

Redesigned mobile banking interface, boosting engagement by 40% and raising satisfaction scores by 25%

Senior UX/UI Designer

Bank of America2023 - 2024

Led UX for Loan Central and ServiceNow IRM, cutting errors by 15% and lifting engagement by 10%

Senior User Experience Designer

Deloitte2021 - 2023

Elevated platform engagement by 20% through user-centered prototypes and innovative design solutions

UX Strategist & Design Lead

Tata Consultancy Services2019 - 2021

Designed fintech apps that drove a 15% revenue lift; built a document manager app reducing support workload by 10%

Senior UX Designer

KPMG2014 - 2019

Created dashboards and data visualizations that reduced client costs by 10% and increased platform revenue by 14%

Senior UX Designer

Express Scripts2013 - 2014

Led design initiatives that improved satisfaction and engagement by 30%, while cutting project turnaround by 20%

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About Me

I help early-stage startups transform complex problems into intuitive user experiences that drive real business results.

My Approach

I believe great design happens at the intersection of user needs and business goals. Every project starts with understanding your users and ends with measurable improvements to your product's performance.

What I Bring

15+ years of experience in UX/UI design, combined with modern AI development skills. I create design systems that scale, conduct user research that informs decisions, and build prototypes that validate concepts.

Recent Focus

Currently specializing in AI-enhanced user experiences and helping businesses integrate intelligent features that genuinely improve user workflows without adding complexity.