I'm Harrison Kipper, a Product Designer with experience leading web and mobile experiences across startup, SaaS, healthcare, and client environments. I currently lead UX at Virufy and co-found HEK Design Studio, a web design and development studio delivering end-to-end client websites. I combine product thinking, client leadership, and implementation awareness to drive projects from concept through production-ready execution using AI-assisted workflows. I collaborate across engineering, marketing, and leadership to align product direction, priorities, and launch scope; I emphasize accessibility, information architecture, and engaging onboarding experiences to improve user comprehension and engagement.

Harrison Kipper

I'm Harrison Kipper, a Product Designer with experience leading web and mobile experiences across startup, SaaS, healthcare, and client environments. I currently lead UX at Virufy and co-found HEK Design Studio, a web design and development studio delivering end-to-end client websites. I combine product thinking, client leadership, and implementation awareness to drive projects from concept through production-ready execution using AI-assisted workflows. I collaborate across engineering, marketing, and leadership to align product direction, priorities, and launch scope; I emphasize accessibility, information architecture, and engaging onboarding experiences to improve user comprehension and engagement.

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I’m Harrison Kipper, a Product Designer with experience leading web and mobile experiences across startup, SaaS, healthcare, and client environments. I currently lead UX at Virufy and co-found HEK Design Studio, a web design and development studio delivering end-to-end client websites. I combine product thinking, client leadership, and implementation awareness to drive projects from concept through production-ready execution using AI-assisted workflows.

I collaborate across engineering, marketing, and leadership to align product direction, priorities, and launch scope; I emphasize accessibility, information architecture, and engaging onboarding experiences to improve user comprehension and engagement.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Co-Founder & Lead Product Designer at HEK Design Studio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded a web design and digital services studio delivering end-to-end client websites. Delivered UX/UI design solutions across 5+ client website initiatives spanning healthcare, nonprofit, consulting, and e-commerce industries. Led end-to-end UX/UI design from discovery and information architecture through responsive design systems and developer handoff. Utilized AI-assisted workflows and tools including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Lovable, Base44, Bolt, and Figma AI to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and developer collaboration.
Lead Product Designer at Virufy
April 1, 2025 - Present
Lead a 3-person UX team driving web and mobile initiatives across a large-scale AI-powered health platform ecosystem. Spearheaded a major redesign of Virufy’s website ecosystem to improve accessibility, engagement, information architecture, and user comprehension. Designed onboarding flows, health-focused interactions, and responsive product experiences across mobile and web. Partnered with Engineering, Marketing, and leadership to align product direction, priorities, and launch scope.
Lead Product Designer at Trade Up
February 1, 2025 - Present
Lead product design for a peer-to-peer marketplace platform focused on trust-based item trading, local commerce, and shipped transactions. Designed 150+ responsive product screens and scalable UI components across onboarding, messaging, storefronts, and transaction systems. Built the platform’s design system, visual identity, dark mode framework, branding, and reusable interaction patterns from the ground up. Conducted UX research including user interviews, surveys, competitive analysis, and usability testing to inform product direction and feature prioritization. Collaborated closely with engineering using VS Code, Claude, and AI-assisted workflows to refine UI components, accelerate iteration cycles, and support scalable implementation.
Implementation Consultant at AYP Consulting
November 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Led SaaS implementations and streamlined onboarding, achieving a 4.75/5 CSAT score.
Implementation Manager, SMB & Mid-Market Accounts at Rippling
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Led 80+ SaaS implementations, improving product adoption, earning a 4.8/5 CSAT score.
Client Services Associate, Enterprise Accounts at Castlight Health
December 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Oversaw 25+ platform launches and wellness rollouts, contributing to a 98% client retention rate.
Co-Founder & Lead Product Designer at HEK Design Studio
September 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered UX/UI design solutions across 5+ client website initiatives spanning healthcare, nonprofit, consulting, and e-commerce industries. Led end-to-end UX/UI design initiatives from discovery and information architecture through responsive design systems and developer handoff. Utilized AI-assisted workflows and tools including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Lovable, Base44, Bolt, and Figma AI to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and developer collaboration.

Education

UX/UI Design Certification at UX Academy (Designlab)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management at PMI
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
B.S Business Administration & Management at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
UX/UI Design Certification at UX Academy (Designlab)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management at PMI
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
B.S. in Business Administration & Management at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
UX/UI Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
B.S. in Business Administration & Management
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail