I’m a UX and Digital Designer based in Glasgow, Scotland, with over 10 years experience leading and delivering digital projects. I’m passionate about using design as a strategic advantage for organisations and making a positive impact. My coding and startup experience helps me collaborate with developers, marketers and small, cross-functional teams in order to deliver effective and scalable products. I enjoy shaping product strategy from research to execution, advocate a customer- and user-centric approach, and thrive in fast-paced environments with ambiguity. I’ve led design teams, partnered with NHS-scale projects, and built experiences that balance feasibility, desirability, and business value.

Stuart Henderson

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I’m a UX and Digital Designer based in Glasgow, Scotland, with over 10 years experience leading and delivering digital projects. I’m passionate about using design as a strategic advantage for organisations and making a positive impact. My coding and startup experience helps me collaborate with developers, marketers and small, cross-functional teams in order to deliver effective and scalable products. I enjoy shaping product strategy from research to execution, advocate a customer- and user-centric approach, and thrive in fast-paced environments with ambiguity. I’ve led design teams, partnered with NHS-scale projects, and built experiences that balance feasibility, desirability, and business value.

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I’m a UX and Digital Designer based in Glasgow, Scotland, with over 10 years experience leading and delivering digital projects. I’m passionate about using design as a strategic advantage for organisations and making a positive impact. My coding and startup experience helps me collaborate with developers, marketers and small, cross-functional teams in order to deliver effective and scalable products.

I enjoy shaping product strategy from research to execution, advocate a customer- and user-centric approach, and thrive in fast-paced environments with ambiguity. I’ve led design teams, partnered with NHS-scale projects, and built experiences that balance feasibility, desirability, and business value.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Product at Spirit Health
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led the relaunch of the product in app stores and with UK, Australian and African partners. Collaborated with the senior management team and with engineering, marketing, sales and customer success to drive product strategy and deliver the roadmap. Gathered stakeholder feedback, delivered customer-facing demos and pitches, and ran internal roadmapping and design strategy workshops. Advocated a customer- and user-centric approach, and contributed frontend code. Established the design team as a strategic asset and competitive advantage.
UX/UI Designer at Spirit Health
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
A small concept design studio focused on positive outcomes for customers and end-users. Leveraged AI tools and worked across website, brand and app projects to deliver engaging experiences for clients.
Freelance Designer at Heretic Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for design and user experience on projects, collaborating with developers, marketers and stakeholders to deliver effective and scalable products and services. Led small, often remote, agile teams and worked with clients including The Social Intelligence Lab, Women’s Enterprise, Women’s Aid, Early Education Centre, Heriot-Watt University and Finetune Conversions.
Digital Product Designer at Massive Fusion
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
UX/UI designer in a small startup team designing an online marketplace for kids’ products; raised investment from Bauer Media. Responsibilities included designing, testing and delivering online marketing campaigns; producing materials and pitch decks for investment; researching and testing printed campaigns.
UX and UI Designer at Spirit Health
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Worked as part of a small tech team building a remote monitoring app for the NHS. Delivered product specifications, wireframes, and prototypes while gathering and analyzing feedback.
Lead UX Designer at Inspire
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Tasked with building a design team and improving design capabilities within the agency, while mentoring designers and improving forms with public sector clients.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow & Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Government, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization