AI + UX • Raising Pre-Seed for UXpilot.ai • Founder @ UX Design Studio: adamfard.com • SaaS | Fintech | AI

I've designed B2B products for over 10 years

And there are 5 issues I kept seeing:

1 - Unnecessarily complex experiences
2 - Little (or no) user understanding
3 - Bad information architectures
4 - Major usability problems
5 - Lack of consistency

Over and over again.

As a result, companies see:

- Low activation & adoption
- Low retention rates
- High churn rates

Fixing these problems needs a special team and B2B focused methodology

Different from designing for B2C user experiences.

B2B products have:
- Complex workflows
- Multiple user roles
- Intricate decision-making

Here's a simple comparison:
B2C e-commerce: One-click purchase for a single item
B2B inventory system: Multi-step process for bulk orders with approvals

Solution?

I tackled that by building a technical team of product designers and researchers with PhDs.

Our expertise helps you:

- Understand users through research
- Create data-driven concepts
- Design user-friendly interfaces
- Build scalable design systems
- Ensure smooth handoff to developers

Using this approach, we've helped B2B SaaS companies:

- Create MVPs from scratch and raise $5 to $20m in funding
- Scale and improve their complex platforms iteratively
- Increased conversion rate by 400%

To take things further, I'm building an AI product (UX Pilot AI) to streamline the UX process for (our) product- and design teams.

If you want to learn more, go to adamfard.com

Adam Fard

II'd only hire 2 types of UX Designers (and no one in between):

The Craftsman

>Skills: execution, attention to detail, prototyping, visual design, UI polish, some coding knowledge (HTML/CSS/JS or design engineering).

>Approach: builds real products, iterates fast, practices constantly in Figma, UX Pilot AI, or code. Learns by shipping.

>Portfolio/CV: showcases polished end-to-end products, highlights their role in execution, includes before/after examples, and demonstrates problem-solving through tangible work.

The Explorer

>Skills: user research, experimentation, data analysis, rapid prototyping, ideation, storytelling, concept validation.

>Approach:: constantly testing new ideas, talking to users, analyzing patterns, iterating on multiple directions before committing. Learns by exploring, failing fast, and learning from results.

>Portfolio/CV: highlights case studies with research insights, A/B tests, prototypes, and lessons learned. Shows curiosity, depth of thinking, and measurable impact.

I wouldn’t hire the “middle ground.” The designers who only move pixels without insight, or those who have ideas but can’t execute, don’t fit.

Now the skills that will always be key, independent of your approach:

Curiosity: an insatiable drive to learn and understand

Flexibility: willing to adapt to new tools, workflows, and challenges

Ownership: they take responsibility for outcomes, not just outputs

Humility: open to feedback, willing to collaborate and grow

At the end of the day, we want people who care deeply about design, whether that’s bringing something from concept to reality or discovering the next big insight. Both archetypes move the product forward, just in different ways.

The takeaway: focus on what you’re naturally great at, hone it relentlessly, and show it proudly. There’s a place for you if you execute brilliantly or explore fearlessly.

Founder of UX Pilot AI (0 → 5M ARR in 14 months) | Building New Era of Product Design

No Product Designers are left behind 💜

Starting with vibe-coding is killing your products ☠️

Sure, you generate functional screens fast… but 30 minutes later, you’re questioning your life choices when you’re adjusting spacing, changing styles, and fixing things in bulk.

The way to fix this?

 1. Build the foundation before the ceiling. Start by creating a solid UX/UI flow for the whole app.
 2. Once you’re happy with the visuals, tweak the source code and export it to your favorite vibe-coding tool.

Yeah, you can even make small edits in the HTML/CSS, save them, and see the changes update instantly across every screen.

Instead of wasting time fixing the UI later, you refine what already works, and then bring it to life.

Try UX Pilot for free: https://lnkd.in/e_9a-d9a

Stop using Webflow templates 🙅‍♂️

The new UX Pilot AI —> to Webflow feature is here

So there’s no excuses for your sites to look generic anymore

1. Generate designs with a specialized tool that was refined by decades of design methodologies
2. Iterate faster than ever (with Blitz Mode you can generate screens in <15 secs)
3. Just click on “auto-flow” to generate a consistent app flow

And only after you get something that feels like your brand, you send it to Webflow

You can test this for free today: https://lnkd.in/eQtz-UnV

Designing layouts usually breaks at the same moment.

You like a screen.
The structure is right.
And then you think: “I just need one more section.”

That’s usually where things slow down.

Copy, paste, resize, realign…
And suddenly you’re fixing layout instead of building.

Now there’s a simpler way.

With Add New Section, you can grow a layout from what already works.

> Select any section
> Choose where the new one should live: top, bottom, left, or right
> Describe what it should contain

And that’s it.

The layout expands naturally, the structure stays intact and you stay in flow.

Small change, but it makes building screens feel a lot more intentional.

You can start using it today inside UX Pilot AI and see how much faster layouts come together.

Try it for free: https://lnkd.in/ek2DCCse

If I went back to my agency days, this how I’d win a $20k project 👇

Most people who hire agencies aren’t experts in your field. That’s the point, they don’t have the background to judge who’ll actually do the best job… even if that’s you!

So here’s how I would amaze them:

1. I wouldn’t obsess over outreach.
Inbound was always one of the strongest drivers at my agency, so SEO would be the backbone. And today, social channels matter even more )especially with how GEO is evolving) so I’d double down there.

2. Once a lead comes in, I’d go deep on the discovery call.
Focus on their real problems. If they’re not clear on them, help them get clear. Then I’d write a detailed debrief right after. If recording the call is an option, even better.

3. Then I’d get to work while the iron is still hot.
Drop a screenshot of their site or app into UX Pilot AI and iterate on high-fidelity concepts that directly tackle the issues we discussed.

4. By eod, I’d send 3/4 variations to solve their problem.
Not just to show speed, but to invite direction. Once they see real options, they can tell you exactly where they want to go and why.

5. Once aligned, I’d build the prototype.
Jump back into UX Pilot, go deeper into the screen they liked most, refine it, then expand it into a full flow. Turn it into a clickable prototype. After that, embed it in Notion so they can scroll, click, and play with it like it’s the real thing.

I guarantee you, by then, their mouths are watering.

Because this isn’t just about speed. It shows you understand their problem and can solve it in more than one way. And you’re delivering it through an experience they won’t forget anytime soon.

Sometimes, a small taste of your work is all it takes 🙂

Designers that still generate AI slop in 2026 are sooo much behind.

You know it’s just a matter of time before your competitors start:

🧪 Out-testing you with all kinds of experiments
🚀 Out-shipping you with the winners

And yes, it’s fair to worry about AI slop or off-brand design

Luckily, we’ve been working with big enterprises and top product teams (like Canva or Agoda) who are already getting the most out of their design systems to generate on-brand designs

Because with UX Pilot AI, you just set the foundation… once.

Sync it with your Figma Design System and from there, everyone builds from the same source

That’s why we see claims like that UX Pilot “improved productivity by 300%”:

→ Designers iterate faster
→ PMs explore ideas visually
→ Developers build on top of stunning UI’s

All of this while staying 100% on-brand

Dear enterprise partners, UX Pilot AI now has its own API 🤝

Worried about governance? We’ve got you covered!

We’ve introduced a Master Switch for Super Admins. You can now toggle API access on or off globally for your entire organization from the Enterprise Management Portal, ensuring no data leaves your environment via API unless you explicitly allow it.

And the best part? You can drive the engine via API to build automated integrations with full access to UX Pilot features:

✅ Ingest Context - Automatically attach project requirements, documents, images, and even sticky notes to a project via the API
✅ Automate Flows - Trigger the creation of complete user flows (wireframe or high-fidelity) based on external data triggers
✅ Sync Requirements - Connect your PM tools to automatically seed a design session with the right specs before a designer even opens the file

Ready to automate your design ops? 🚀

Upwork

Currently, I’m helping tech, B2B and eCom brands fine-tune their brand stories and products for launch or relaunch (rebranding). I help them with deep research and find opportunities to do better.

To view my profile on Upwork, please send me a direct message and I will share with you the link. Thanks!

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FasterCapital

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92DREAM

Making conversion and retention work for eCommerce brands in the attention economy age.

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RediMinds, Inc

Helped with marketing and strategy to drive growth to the business by separating the signal from the noise with actionable ideas and data insights. Worked as both team lead and team player in a small group of highly-talented marketers, copywriters, researchers, designers and developers.

Fractional CMO

Independent

Designing growth-driven strategies for online businesses who don't want to simply 'exist'.  From helping brands with peak-performing landing pages and websites... to writing copy that sells, I'm doin' it all and more!  Most of the contracts are high profiles and are under a Non-Disclosure agreement, which cannot be disclosed here.

Continuously testing, learning & improving...

Conversion Rate Optimizer, Strategist, Conversion Copywriter

iT360 Ltd

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Virtus Ventures

Everything starts with your brand story. This has been the core of everything I do for Virtus Ventures - to help ensure an effective and consistent brand message across all assets and channels. 

To come up with the most innovative approach that will merge with the creation and implementation of marketing strategies means going beyond driving awareness -- instead -- a drive for excellence and continuous quest to making a recognizable brand loved by its target audience.

Ideation Strategist

IT Enterprise (UK)

Your Brand. Our Passion. We help business owners turn their ideas into reality: from award-winning websites, highly-scalable software, to mobile applications with more than 500,000 user base.  Currently handling project management, marketing and integrated solutions for a software and web development company trusted by well-known brands such as Vodafone, IBM, Lloyds Bank, Barclays, Opel and Fidelity Investments.  Learn More: http://itenterprise.co.uk/

Senior Marketing Strategist / Scrum Master

Trade Show Internet

♦ Thinking outside the square for the brand's overall marketing goals
♦ Helped revamp the brand image to boost conversion in terms of reach, engagement and sales
♦ Provide campaign and website performance reports and analysis
♦ Writes communication briefs and other creative content
♦ Create unique strategies that are top notch, on time and cost effective
♦ Managing insights to ensure a balance of data-driven and creative marketing approach
♦ Mapped out plans to help increase customer adoption, ensuring retention and satisfaction
♦ Worked with clients to establish critical business and marketing goals
♦ Identify Opportunities to improve, innovate and convert
♦ Help with website improvements in terms of UX/UI tests

Digital Marketing Strategist - Consultant

Avidelo

Avidelo is the future of advanced analytics, machine learning and AI built to help businesses solve their toughest and most complex problems.  

Duties:

♦ Identify user requirement through research and analysis
♦ Plan information architecture by studying the site concept, strategy, target audience, information structure and features, functionality and UI designs
♦ Organize information through workflow diagrams, user scenarios, flowcharts, storyboards
♦ Coordinates with website designers and developers to integrate the software concept, visual design, content, interface, and navigational structure
♦ Participates in UX/UI testing and coming up with points of improvement
♦ Exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Information Architect

Strategist | Building Memorable Brands & Human-Centric Product Breakthroughs

Want to unleash your brand's potential and become the powerhouse everyone's talking about? I'm your go-to-market and  product strategist with 10+ years of experience, turning bland brands into customer magnets!

Whether it's coming up with engaging copy, sorting out your growth strategy, testing your top hypotheses, reaching your MVP faster, or coming up with messaging that truly sticks - I can help you connect the dots between readily-available data and the latest trends to come up with actionable insights that will work this time.

☑️ WHY CHOOSE  ME:

► I’m a problem solver at heart… and I get that ‘sugar high’ each time I come up with a one-and-done solution for my clients. 

► On a plus side, you get to work with a strategist who cares less about job titles and more about getting things done.

► Your SUCCESS is my validation and gratification.


⬆️ MILESTONES:

► Continuously working as an independent strategist for over 13 years for startups, scaleups and a few giants in USA and EU — without my own website (promise, I will come up with one soon).  My strong client-freelancer relationships have earned me word-of-mouth referrals in the tech sphere.

► Did a 180-degree turnaround for a local business in the U.S. From shutting down the business in the next two months to earning a 7-digit revenue in less than a year with acquisition of major brands for their clients — all these have been made possible with major rebranding and funnel mapping efforts.

► Helped a founder reach ‘hero’ from zero in just 6 months — from multiple industry recognitions to becoming a TEDx speaker.

► Helped 3 tech startups become scaleups through the power of branding, marketing, and guerilla PR.

► Successfully gained major wins by tweaking existing conversion optimization, branding, copywriting, and marketing frameworks.

► Reviewed and tested over 1K websites (and counting).

► Turned complex concepts into simple, user-friendly language on landing page copies written for a few big names in tech.

► Created long term impact for small to mid-scale enterprises that helped them gain thousands to millions of dollars in revenue, as well as attracting clients in the Fortune list and notable VC funding.


Ready to break the tide of possibilities?  Let’s connect!  

Be my next SUCCESS STORY 🥂🎉

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