Who I collaborate with?

startups & SMBs

Propelling Innovative Products from Concept to Market: I love the challenge of taking a product from zero to one. It's not just about creating sleek interfaces - it's about crafting entire ecosystems that users fall in love with. I use creative interaction design to build trust and drive growth, helping startups not just enter the market, but own it.

Traditional Industries

Enabling AI/ Data-Driven Digital Transformation: This is where things get really interesting. I dive deep into industry-specific challenges, developing custom AI solutions that tackle long-standing issues. The trick is blending cutting-edge tech with familiar workflows. It's a delicate balance, but when done right, it leads to dramatic improvements in efficiency and opens up new avenues for growth.

Services

As an independent AI product consultant, I offer end-to-end services to ensure seamless execution of each project from concept to implementation:

Comprehensive Project Coordination and Management

  • In-depth communication with clients, technical teams, and stakeholders to align requirements

  • Ensuring accurate translation of design concepts into technical implementation

  • Overseeing the entire project lifecycle, maintaining effective collaboration among all parties

Market and Competitive Analysis

  • Conducting thorough research on target markets to identify key trends and opportunities

  • Comprehensively evaluating the competitive landscape to determine unique product advantages and market positioning

Domain knowledge Research and workflow Breakdown

  • Gaining a deep understanding of the client's domain knowledge and core workflows.

  • Translating complex internal/ business requirements into clear, actionable product strategies.

  • Developing product directions that align with business goals.

User Research and Requirement Management

  • Conducting in-depth user research to uncover user needs and behavior patterns

  • Organizing brainstorming sessions to spark innovative thinking

  • Systematically analyzing and prioritizing product requirements

  • Creating product roadmaps to plan feature development trajectories

  • Managing project progress to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products

End-to-End Product Design

  • Structuring and optimizing information architecture for clear and intuitive product structure

  • Creating low-fidelity prototypes for early testing and feedback collection

  • Crafting high-fidelity designs to ensure visual appeal and usability

  • Developing design systems to establish consistent design language and component libraries

Development Handoff and Product Maintenance

  • Working closely with development teams to ensure perfect design implementation

  • Providing ongoing design support and necessary adjustments during the development process

  • Continuous optimization and iteration after product launch

Consulting Pricing

I offer flexible pricing options tailored to different project scales and requirements:

Hourly Consultation

Design Auditing & Strategic Discussions ($120/h): This option provides focused, high-value guidance without the commitment to full-scale design work. An online meeting will be provided and we'll concentrate on strategic discussions, design auditing, and actionable recommendations to enhance your product. Ideal for:

  • First-time consultation (we can know each other quickly)

  • Solo entrepreneurs & Small and medium businesses

  • Design review/ auditing sessions

  • Strategic advisory meetings

  • Quick feedback on existing designs

Project-Based Contracts 

Comprehensive service for complex product development: Contract pricing is customized based on your specific requirements, project scope, and timeline. This flexible arrangement ensures you get exactly the support your project needs, whether it's end-to-end product development or focused expertise in specific areas. Ideal for:

  • SaaS products & Enterprise solutions

  • Products requiring deep domain expertise

  • Long-term collaborations

  • Full-cycle product development

Book a Consultation

Have something wanna talk about or start? Email me at xinranzhang0626@gmail.com to:

  • Schedule an initial consultation

  • Discuss your project requirements

  • Explore pricing options

  • Check my availability

I typically respond within 24 hours during business days.

Note: All pricing is discussed during our initial consultation to ensure alignment with your project scope and budget. Rates may vary based on project complexity, timeline, and specific requirements.

Who I collaborate with?

startups & SMBs

Propelling Innovative Products from Concept to Market: I use creative interaction design to build trust and drive growth, helping startups not just enter the market, but own it.

Traditional Industries

Enabling AI/ Data-Driven Digital Transformation: I dive deep into industry-specific challenges, developing custom AI solutions that tackle long-standing issues. It leads to dramatic improvements in efficiency and opens up new avenues for growth.

Services

As an independent AI product consultant, I offer end-to-end services to ensure seamless execution of each project from concept to implementation:

Comprehensive Project& Coordination and Management

  • In-depth communication with clients, technical teams, and stakeholders to align requirements

  • Ensuring accurate translation of design concepts into technical implementation

  • Overseeing the entire project lifecycle, maintaining effective collaboration among all parties

Market and Competitive Analysis

  • Conducting thorough research on target markets to identify key trends and opportunities

  • Comprehensively evaluating the competitive landscape to determine unique product advantages and market positioning

Domain knowledge Research & workflow Breakdown

  • Gaining a deep understanding of the client's domain knowledge and core workflows.

  • Translating complex internal/ business requirements into clear, actionable product strategies.

  • Developing product directions that align with business goals.

User Research and Requirement Management

  • Conducting in-depth user research to uncover user needs and behavior patterns

  • Organizing brainstorming sessions to spark innovative thinking

  • Systematically analyzing and prioritizing product requirements

  • Creating product roadmaps to plan feature development trajectories

  • Managing project progress to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products

End-to-End Product Design

  • Structuring and optimizing information architecture for clear and intuitive product structure

  • Creating low-fidelity prototypes for early testing and feedback collection

  • Crafting high-fidelity designs to ensure visual appeal and usability

  • Developing design systems to establish consistent design language and component libraries

Development Handoff and Product Maintenance

  • Working closely with development teams to ensure perfect design implementation

  • Providing ongoing design support and necessary adjustments during the development process

  • Continuous optimization and iteration after product launch

Consulting Pricing

I offer flexible pricing options tailored to different project scales and requirements:

Hourly Consultation

Design Auditing & Strategic Discussions ($120/h):

This option provides focused, high-value guidance without the commitment to full-scale design work. An online meeting will be provided and we'll concentrate on strategic discussions, design auditing, and actionable recommendations to enhance your product. Ideal for:

  • First-time consultation (we can know each other quickly)

  • Solo entrepreneurs & Small and medium businesses

  • Design review/ auditing sessions

  • Strategic advisory meetings

  • Quick feedback on existing designs

Project-Based Contracts 

Comprehensive service for complex product development: Contract pricing is customized based on your specific requirements, project scope, and timeline. This flexible arrangement ensures you get exactly the support your project needs, whether it's end-to-end product development or focused expertise in specific areas. Ideal for:

  • SaaS products & Enterprise solutions

  • Products requiring deep domain expertise

  • Long-term collaborations

  • Full-cycle product development

Book a Consultation

Have something wanna talk about or start? Email me at xinranzhang0626@gmail.com to:

  • Schedule an initial consultation

  • Discuss your project requirements

  • Explore pricing options

  • Check my availability

I typically respond within 24 hours during business days.

Note: All pricing is discussed during our initial consultation to ensure alignment with your project scope and budget. Rates may vary based on project complexity, timeline, and specific requirements.