Joe Rutland - Freelance Product Designer
Joe Rutland
Freelance Product Designer
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Taking on Projects

Designing Success:Freelance Expert for Startups & SaaS Products

Elevate Your Product with Expert Design Strategies

design system component screenshot for a SaaS company
website design UI for a Venice tour guide
Web design for Neo4j
UI of Ultra Deck, a design project for a SaaS company that turned markdown into visual decks
Landing page design for Neo4j - part of a product design for the academy
landing page design for a digital asset management design project

I help you with...

Product Definition

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Proof of concept
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MVP
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Pitch Decks
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Prototypes

Digital Product Design

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Product architecture
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User interface design
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Marketing page design
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Web & mobile UI

Design Systems

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System architecture
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Process planning
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Atomic components
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Documentation
I build websites in FramerI build websites in Webflow

Development

Responsive websites built on the Framer or Webflow platforms.
This is my key skillset. But I have some really awesome friends that I can rely on for Branding, Social Media Marketing, Facebook Ads, SEO, Email Marketing... you name it.
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Keeping things simple

I love to keep things simple and transparent. You won’t find over complicated processes and jargon with me.

Clear Communication

I communicate with you every step of the way, keeping projects open and transparent.

Async where possible

Everyone’s time can be better spent than on Zoom calls, I aim to keep all communication as asynchronous as possible via Slack & Figma comments.

Streamlined workflow

Agencies tend to have extensive processes to justify bloated prices. Working with me is simple and straightforward from discovery > design > handover.

Budget Transparency

Over the many years working in the industry I feel working on a retainer/subscription model is the best way to build a trusted, lasting working relationship.
Joe Rutland a product designer for SaaS companies and startups

Working with me

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Over 15 years industry experience.
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Monthly pricing structure, no surprise invoices.
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Punctual and responsive to communications.
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Committed to timely milestones and deadlines.

Don’t just take my word

Joe worked with us to design GraphAcademy. He took our requirements for an interactive, easy-to-use learning platform & delivered a unique design suitable for learners of all abilities. The result was a design full of personality, matching the company's tone and adhering to our brand guidelines. His work directly contributed to us exceeding our targets for registrations, enrolments, and user engagement.
Adam Cowley - Staff developer advocate at Neo4j
Adam Cowley
Staff Developer Advocate @ Neo4j
Joe is a talented & highly creative professional. Displaying a remarkable level of creativity & keen eye for design. He has always been willing to step in & help whenever needed. Deadlines can be tight, & he has always risen to the occasion, ensuring that projects are completed on time with the highest level of quality. His professionalism & positive attitude have made him a pleasure to work with.
Sally Bell - MD of B1 Creative
Sally Bell
Owner @ B1 Creative
Joe provided a great service helping us get started with a major UX revamp of a highly complex product. He brings not only his extensive design skills but also a pragmatic and collaborative approach to working.
 Manager of Asolvi
Chris Heap
Product Manager @ Asolvi
Joe provided a great service helping us get started with a major UX revamp of a highly complex product. He brings not only his extensive design skills but also a pragmatic and collaborative approach to working.
Axel Lessio - Head of product design and UX at Beekeeper, a SaaS product for frontline workers
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PX Lead @ Beekeeper
I’ve worked with
Hilton Hotels logo
Beekeeper LogoBeekeeper logo - Frontline SaaS Product
doTERRA logoNeo4j logo
Simple flat fee pricing.
No surprise invoices.
Let's arrange a call to talk about the project timeline and plan accordingly.
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