About me

Hi, I’m Siân 👋 A freelance Product Designer and Strategist specialising in digital, conversational and multimodal products. Based in Sussex, between London & Brighton, and working in both Europe and the US. I work on products from end to end. Starting at pitching and initial research, through to ideation— including running design sprints. Before working with multi-disciplinary teams to bring the concept to life and launch it into the great wide world. My varied experience spans physical, digital, and conversational products. With a track record of helping companies create successful standalone products and experiences for Apple, Android, Alexa and Google. Giving me a truly unique perspective and broad experience to pull from. If you want to learn more about the services I offer and products I’ve worked on, just get in touch.

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Projects

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  Who Was HeroesRead more here: https://www.siankeast.com/work/who-was-heroes
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  Airstream Smart RVRead more here: https://www.siankeast.com/work/airstream-smart-rv
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  Penguin Random House VolumesRead more here: https://www.siankeast.com/work/prh-volumes

Work history

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Product Designer & Strategistsiankeast.com
Nov 2020London, United KingdomFreelance
Designing websites, apps and voice experiences for companies, including Penguin Random House & Google. Running workshops, design sprints & user testing sessions. Then using the findings to produce a creative strategy that meets user and business needs. Using presentations, prototypes, and documentation, to communicate my designs to colleagues and clients clearly and professionally Collaborating with project managers, developers, and other designers to create designs within the client’s budget and timeline..
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Lead Product & UX DesignerMatchbox Mobile
May 2017 - Nov 2020Brighton, United KingdomFull Time
Designing websites, apps and voice experiences for brands including, Airstream and The AA. Leading the UX/UI design for digital products with a strong focus on IoT, including creating prototypes, wireframes, design systems, & visuals. Running workshops, design sprints & user testing sessions. Then using the findings to create designs that meet user and business needs. Managing a team of 2 in-house designers plus contractors. Ensuring that all work was delivered to a high standard. Working with project managers, developers, and other designers to bring designs to life within budget and timeline.

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Skills

• Product Design
• UX
• UI
• APP Design
• Strategic Design
• Creative Strategy
• Product Strategy
• AI
• IOS
• Android

Education

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BSc Product Design TechnologyThe University of Brighton
Aug 2010 - May 2014Brighton, United Kingdom
1st Class Hons
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Diploma in Art and DesignUCA - University of Creative Arts
Aug 2009 - May 2010Epsom, United Kingdom
Triple Distinction