The Difference Between UI/UX Design and Product Design

Russell Mims offers product design and 3D visualization services for corporations, small businesses, and individuals — collaborating remotely with clients worldwide to produce high-quality, visually stunning designs that exceed expectations.

Background

Russell's career began in graphic design, where he honed expertise in brand identity, advertising, packaging, and cross-promotional marketing. That foundation evolved into a specialty in 3D product visualization and rendering — giving clients photorealistic views of products before they're ever produced.

Services

• 3D product visualization and rendering
• Product design and development
• Brand identity and packaging design
• Advertising and cross-promotional design

Russell approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

Available for brands that need product visualization and packaging design that brings concepts to life before production.

Kavon Johnson is a UX strategist and product designer with 10+ years of experience creating seamless, user-centered digital experiences that drive engagement and retention — with credits including Mailchimp, Universal Studios, and Lockheed Martin.

What He Does

As Founder of The Distance Company and Partner at Mercer Design, Kavon helps startups, e-commerce brands, and fashion companies streamline their digital experiences — leveraging AI, UX research, and strategic design thinking to build products that people genuinely love and return to.

Services

• UX strategy and product design
• User research and interface design
• E-commerce and fashion UX
• AI-informed design and experience optimization

Kavon takes a user-centered approach to every web project — combining visual design with a deep understanding of how people actually navigate and interact with digital experiences. The result is websites that don't just look professional, but actively support the business goals behind them.

Clients include founders, marketing teams, and agencies across industries who need a dependable design and development partner — someone who can deliver quality work on time, communicate clearly throughout the process, and build something that lasts.

The measure of good marketing isn't how creative it is — it's whether it changes behavior. Every strategy, campaign, and piece of content is evaluated against that standard, which is why the work tends to produce results that are easy to attribute and easy to build on.

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

Available for companies looking for a senior UX strategist and product designer who brings both creative depth and strategic clarity.

Hexagon Creative is an award-winning digital agency delivering web design, digital marketing, SEO, graphic design, WordPress development, and brand evolution for ambitious businesses — coast to coast.

What We Do

We orchestrate digital presence across disciplines — from brand identity and web design through to SEO strategy and ongoing digital marketing. Our work has propelled us to collaborate with well-known names across industries, and our ethos is built on creativity, craft, and delivering work that genuinely moves businesses forward.

Services

• Web design and WordPress development
• SEO and digital marketing
• Graphic design and brand identity
• Brand evolution and creative strategy

Hexagon approaches every engagement with a research-first mindset — taking time to understand the brand, its audience, and the competitive landscape before any design work begins. That foundation is what separates identity work that lasts from work that dates quickly.

Clients range from early-stage founders building their brand identity for the first time to established businesses ready to evolve a visual system that no longer reflects who they've become. In every case, the goal is the same: design that feels unmistakably right and connects authentically with the right audience.

The best brand design work earns its place in the world — not just on a screen or a business card, but in the way people feel when they encounter the brand. That's the standard that guides every project, and it's why clients return for additional work and refer others who have the same standards.

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

Available for businesses looking for a full-service digital marketing and web design agency with award-winning creative.

Rachel Bartlett is a UX researcher driven by a passion for making technology more ethical and intuitive for all. She brings a human-centered lens to every project — balancing analytical rigor with creative thinking to uncover insights that lead to better product decisions.

What She Does

Rachel specializes in user experience research — helping teams understand the real humans behind their products so they can build experiences that actually work for people, not just for metrics. Her work is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply committed to the greater good.

Rachel takes a user-centered approach to every web project — combining visual design with a deep understanding of how people actually navigate and interact with digital experiences. The result is websites that don't just look professional, but actively support the business goals behind them.

Clients include founders, marketing teams, and agencies across industries who need a dependable design and development partner — someone who can deliver quality work on time, communicate clearly throughout the process, and build something that lasts.

The measure of good marketing isn't how creative it is — it's whether it changes behavior. Every strategy, campaign, and piece of content is evaluated against that standard, which is why the work tends to produce results that are easy to attribute and easy to build on.

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

Available for product teams looking for a dedicated UX researcher who brings both rigor and empathy to understanding users.

I'm Kim Carson, a visual UI/UX product designer creating intuitive, beautiful interfaces for enterprise applications, early-stage MVPs, and innovative digital products. Many of my clients have gone on to secure funding, win industry awards, and establish leadership in their markets — supported by UIs I've produced.

What I Do

Whether you're building from scratch or improving something that exists, I help you envision possibilities, surface early problems, and craft solutions that are uniquely appropriate for your users and your business. I care as much about the experience as I do about the aesthetics.

Services

• UI/UX design for enterprise and SaaS products
• MVP design and early-stage product design
• User research and interface validation
• Design systems and component libraries

Good web design is invisible — users don't notice it because it works exactly the way they expect it to. That's the standard I hold my work to. I build websites and digital experiences that feel natural to navigate, communicate clearly, and make it easy for visitors to take the action you want them to take.

I work with founders, marketing teams, and agencies who need a reliable design and development partner — someone who can take a brief and deliver something that works both visually and technically, on time and without unnecessary back-and-forth.

What I value most in client relationships is directness and clarity — knowing exactly what success looks like before the work begins, and holding myself accountable to delivering it. I don't believe in long, meandering processes. I move quickly, communicate clearly, and produce work that I'm proud to put my name on.

Available for founders and product teams looking for a UI/UX product designer whose work helps secure funding and market leadership.

Danielle Martin is a highly skilled UX designer and researcher with 5+ years in UX and 10+ years in research, design, and leadership — uncovering user and business pain points with creative efficiency and turning them into intuitive, high-performing digital experiences.

What She Does

Danielle's extensive industry knowledge, combined with strong creative and writing skills, makes her equally effective at UX research, interaction design, and design leadership. She's built a reputation for deeply understanding users and translating those insights into experiences that work beautifully for real people.

Services

• UX research and usability testing
• UX design and interaction design
• Design leadership and strategy
• Content strategy and UX writing

Danielle takes a user-centered approach to every web project — combining visual design with a deep understanding of how people actually navigate and interact with digital experiences. The result is websites that don't just look professional, but actively support the business goals behind them.

Clients include founders, marketing teams, and agencies across industries who need a dependable design and development partner — someone who can deliver quality work on time, communicate clearly throughout the process, and build something that lasts.

The measure of good marketing isn't how creative it is — it's whether it changes behavior. Every strategy, campaign, and piece of content is evaluated against that standard, which is why the work tends to produce results that are easy to attribute and easy to build on.

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

Available for product and design teams looking for a senior UX designer and researcher who brings both rigor and creativity.

Will Breen is a UX designer at Arrow North Design specializing in software interfaces for startups — helping founders validate their concepts with data and ensure users feel confident and capable from the moment they launch.

What He Does

Many startups have world-changing ideas but struggle to build a natural software experience for customers. Will bridges that gap — designing interfaces that are intuitive for everyone to use and built to deliver value from day one. His work is grounded in user data and focused on reducing friction at every step.

Services

• UX design for SaaS and startup products
• User research and concept validation
• Interface design and prototyping
• Usability testing and iteration

Arrow takes a user-centered approach to every web project — combining visual design with a deep understanding of how people actually navigate and interact with digital experiences. The result is websites that don't just look professional, but actively support the business goals behind them.

Clients include founders, marketing teams, and agencies across industries who need a dependable design and development partner — someone who can deliver quality work on time, communicate clearly throughout the process, and build something that lasts.

The measure of good marketing isn't how creative it is — it's whether it changes behavior. Every strategy, campaign, and piece of content is evaluated against that standard, which is why the work tends to produce results that are easy to attribute and easy to build on.

If you're looking for a partner who takes your business seriously and delivers work that produces results, this is a strong fit. The best engagements start with a real conversation about what you need — not a templated proposal.

Available for startups that need a UX designer who can translate a big idea into an experience users actually love.