James Hanks
Senior Product Designer
Work
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Consumer IA
Data-driven information architecture overhaul and UI/UX redesign of UK real estate unicorn Zoopla's website for its 2.5 million monthly users
1 Brave Friend
Design, branding and product strategy for a next-generation social platform helping people learn about different cultures and identities whilst measuring social growth
Contract Counsel
End-to-end design and launch of a suite of Al-powered tools used for legal contract reviews, negotiation and due diligence
Previews
Learner Experience
Product design and art direction for the learner experience in FutureLearn's new education platform
Pret Portal
Leading design for a tool enhancing Pret A Manger's back-office operations
Thinking
Digital ≠ Clean / Ignite Design Festival
I spoke about sustainable design at an event hosted across PA Consulting’s US and UK studios
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Can you convey luxury through digital design?
Featured in Sidebar and Designer News’ newsletter
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Rethinking social networks
A concise critique and exploration of contemporary social networks
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About
I'm James, a designer driven by boundless curiosity and a genuine passion for making the complex simple.
With experience working directly with startup founders as well as in big teams at giant corporations, I'm familiar with the full product development process – from discovery to delivery.
I follow a hypothesis-driven approach, believing that iterative prototyping, testing and validation is vital for creating successful products and services.
I'm most excited by the impact of emerging technologies on legacy industries, clean technology and opportunities for social good.
Capabilities
Branding and identity
Product strategy
Service design
User experience (UX) design
User interface (UI) design
User research