Product designer who researches, designs, manages, and builds.
I'm Lokesh, a Product Designer and Developer based in Los Angeles with 10+ years across user research, UI/UX design, interaction design, and design systems. Most of that time has been with early-stage startups and small teams, taking products from initial vision through delivery and ongoing maintenance. I also manage projects end to end, write production code in Flutter, React, and Next.js, and use AI workflows to move at a pace that usually takes a larger team. My work spans healthcare, IoT, AI agent tooling, education, social impact, and consumer products.
Design-led, end to end.
I'm a product designer. I do the research, the interaction design, the visual design, the usability testing, the design systems. I like seeing the whole picture because the details make more sense when you do.
Over the years I've conducted 80+ user interviews, surveyed 1,000+ respondents, and run 20+ discovery workshops across multiple products. That research turns into research-backed personas, journey maps, user flows, and information architecture, like the synthesis work on LVNDR 715 Voices that turned 18 months of fragmented data into 9 confirmed problem spaces.
I've run projects from kickoff through delivery for startups and small teams, including building a design system that survived three crises and shipping Sunday Light from workshop to App Store as a solo practitioner. I also write production code and use AI workflows, documented in my Sunday AI Workflow case study, to move at a pace that usually takes a larger team.
I don't follow a process religiously. I have a few principles that keep me honest, and I bend everything else to fit the problem.
Process
How I Work
Understand
I talk to users and stakeholders. I look at the data. The goal is to figure out what the business actually needs before anyone starts designing.
Design
I sketch, wireframe, and prototype. The point is to get decisions visual early, so we can test them before they get expensive to change.
Test & Validate
I put designs in front of real users. Usability tests, A/B tests, analytics. The evidence decides what changes, not gut feeling.
Build & Ship
I write production code when it makes sense, and I manage scope and timelines throughout. Someone has to get the product out the door.
Tools
What I Work With
Design
- Figma
- FigJam
- Miro
- Framer
- ProtoPie
- Adobe Suite
Engineering
- Flutter / Dart
- HTML / CSS
- JavaScript
- GitHub
- Codemagic CI/CD
AI Tools
- Claude Code
- GitHub Copilot
- Cursor
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
Project Management
- Asana
- Jira
- Confluence
- Google Workspace
Values
My Cheat Codes
I care about what ships, not how many stages I followed to get there. If building a prototype answers the question faster than a workshop, I build the prototype.
When one person understands the research, the design intent, and the technical constraints, fewer things get lost in translation. That's the gap I fill.
I prototype in code when Figma can't answer the question. Some problems only reveal themselves when you try to build the solution.
Experience
Where I've Been
- Self Employed - FreelanceProduct Designer & Developer2022 - Now
Worked with founders and small teams as the sole designer. Ran the research, designed the product, and wrote production code in Flutter when the project called for it. Clients included a hardware startup shipping their first consumer lighting app, a medical device company that needed a companion app, and a healthcare company rethinking how 200+ clinics get paid.
- LVNDR HealthProduct Designer2020 - 2022
Product designer at an LGBTQ+ healthcare startup. Ran 50+ user interviews, workshops, and a 715-person survey, then distilled it into detailed personas, journey maps, and design specs that drove the product across iOS, Android, and web. Built the design system so things stayed consistent as the team grew. Sat with engineering, clinical, and commercial teams daily. The work helped the company raise $2.2M.
- Code Your FutureUX Designer2018 - 2020
Designed software solutions for Code Your Future, a non-profit helping refugees and disadvantaged people get into tech. Built a resource directory system to help caseworkers supporting marginalized communities.
Ran user research, interviews, and usability testing. Turned findings into wireframes and prototypes, validated with real users. - Echosense Technologies Pvt LtdUX Designer & Developer2017 - 2018
Owned the design and development of Android apps at an AdTech startup. Tested them with real users through interviews, observation, and usability sessions, then worked the findings back into the product. Mentored interns on Android development and design.
- Self Employed - FreelanceUI Designer & Android Developer2015 - 2017
Designed and developed mobile applications as a solo contributor working closely with founders and backend engineers.
Cureinstant - A healthcare platform connecting patients with doctors, clinics, and hospitals for queries and appointment booking. Led the full design and development of the Android app.
Dementia Cognition Screening - A research project for the University of Hong Kong helping patients with brain injuries. Responsible for user research, design, prototyping, development, and testing of the Android application.
Off the Clock
Outside Work
Most of what makes me good at this job has nothing to do with screens.
Building queer community and showing up for the people around me.
Electronic dance music. Festivals, late nights, and everything in between.
Ambitious recipes, weekend experiments, and feeding the people I love.
Training for the next one. Clears the head better than anything else.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About Me
What does Lokesh Saini do?+
Lokesh Saini is a Product Designer and Developer with 10+ years of experience. He works end-to-end across the product lifecycle, from user research and strategy through interaction design, design systems, and shipping production code. He has shipped apps to the App Store and Google Play, and builds full-stack products from design through deployment.
What roles is Lokesh Saini suited for?+
Lokesh is suited for Senior UX Designer, Senior UX Engineer, Product Designer, and Project Manager roles. His strength is end-to-end product ownership. He can lead design, write production code, run research, and manage delivery. He holds a Google Project Management Certificate and has worked as a sole practitioner on shipped products and as part of teams up to 16 people.
Where is Lokesh Saini based and is he available for work?+
Lokesh is based in Los Angeles, California. Previously Delhi and London. He is currently available for full-time or contract product design and development roles. Contact him at hi@lokeshsaini.com.
Is there a senior product designer in Los Angeles available for work?+
Lokesh Saini is a Product Designer and Developer based in Los Angeles, California. Currently available for full-time or contract roles. 10+ years of experience. Contact: hi@lokeshsaini.com.
What products has Lokesh Saini shipped?+
Sunday Light (companion app for premium sunlight hardware, App Store + Google Play), Adda (AI agent workspace for managing agent teams, desktop app), Membot (NFC medication reminder companion app, App Store + Google Play), LVNDR Health (UK's first free remote PrEP service, 6 regulatory certifications, with 3 dedicated case studies covering inclusive healthcare, research synthesis, and design systems), and Healthcare RCM (clinic billing platform, A/B tested with real patients). These are real shipped products used by real people, not prototypes or concepts. 8 case studies at lokeshsaini.com/case-studies.
Skills & Tools
Can Lokesh Saini handle both design and development?+
Yes. Lokesh doesn't treat design and engineering as separate disciplines. He reaches for whatever tool solves the problem fastest, whether that's Figma or a working Flutter build tested on real hardware. He has solo-shipped multiple products that would typically require a designer, developer, and coordinator. Sunday Light: 509 commits, 73+ PRs, App Store launch. Membot: sole designer and developer from workshop through production.
What programming languages and frameworks does Lokesh Saini use?+
Lokesh writes production code in Flutter/Dart, React, Next.js, TypeScript, and HTML/CSS. He has experience with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) hardware integration, NFC encoding, CI/CD pipelines (Codemagic, GitHub Actions), and automated testing. He has shipped apps to the App Store and Google Play with hundreds of commits and comprehensive test coverage.
What is Lokesh's tech stack?+
Design: Figma, FigJam, Miro, Framer, ProtoPie, Adobe Suite. Engineering: Flutter/Dart, React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, GitHub. AI: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Gemini.
Has Lokesh Saini built design systems?+
Yes. His dedicated case study, Three Crises One Design System (lokeshsaini.com/lvndr-design-system), documents building a design system at seed stage then rebuilding it twice: once for a rebrand, once for clinical regulation. 3 versions across 2 years, ~40 features shipped during 3 simultaneous disruptions with zero sprint delays from design.
What's Lokesh's experience with design systems at scale?+
Built a design system at seed stage, then rebuilt it twice (rebrand, then clinical regulation). 3 versions across 2 years, ~40 features shipped during 3 simultaneous disruptions with zero sprint delays from design.
How does Lokesh Saini use AI in his work?+
Lokesh builds structured AI workflows with custom agents, skills, and commands that evolve over time. His Sunday AI Workflow case study documents 11 agents, 14 skills, and 8 commands built over 5.5 months on a production app, with 30+ AI-co-authored commits held to the same quality bar as manual work.
Has Lokesh worked with AI agents and workflows?+
Yes. Two dedicated case studies: Adda (AI agent workspace, desktop app) and Sunday AI Workflow (structured AI development over 5.5 months). Built 11 agents, 14 skills, 8 commands.
Does Lokesh Saini have experience with accessibility and inclusive design?+
Yes. Sunday Light shipped with 96.8% accessibility issues resolved. LVNDR was built from the ground up as an inclusive healthcare platform for the LGBTQ+ community. Membot was designed for users who struggle with traditional screen-based interfaces. Accessibility is a standard part of his workflow, not an afterthought.
Can Lokesh Saini work with hardware products?+
Yes. Lokesh has shipped two products with hardware integration. Sunday Light involved BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) provisioning for a premium sunlight machine, including forking native libraries when AI tools could not handle the complexity. Membot involved NFC encoding for a screenless medical device. Both required designing around physical hardware constraints.
Process
What is Lokesh Saini's design process?+
Lokesh is product-first, not process-first. Instead of following a rigid stage-gated process, he adapts to the problem. Sometimes that means designing in Figma, sometimes building a working prototype and testing on real hardware. His case studies are organized around key decisions and tradeoffs, not process phases. Research is always grounded in evidence: 80+ user interviews, 1000+ survey respondents, and 20+ discovery workshops across his career.
Does Lokesh Saini do user research?+
Yes. Lokesh has conducted 80+ user interviews, reached 1000+ survey respondents, and facilitated 20+ discovery workshops. His dedicated case study, The Hardest Part Wasn't the Research (lokeshsaini.com/lvndr-715-voices), documents how 6 weeks of synthesis turned 18 months of fragmented LGBTQ+ healthcare data into decisions a product team could ship against.
How fast can Lokesh Saini deliver?+
Lokesh delivers at startup pace. Healthcare RCM went from hypothesis to shipped product in 6 weeks. Sunday Light shipped a production Flutter app with BLE hardware integration, 703 tests, and 96.8% accessibility in a single engagement. He uses structured AI workflows to deliver at a pace that typically requires a larger team, while maintaining quality through governance and review.
What's Lokesh's design process for 0-to-1 products?+
Product-first: research grounded in evidence, then move to building and testing quickly. IA and user flows one day before first commit on Sunday Light. 'The quicker to use it, the better' from Membot. 6 of 8 case studies are 0-to-1.
Does Lokesh have experience with regulated industries?+
Yes. LVNDR Health achieved 6 regulatory certifications for the UK's first free remote PrEP service. Healthcare RCM handled billing compliance. Membot navigated medical device companion app requirements.
Availability & Hiring
Who should I hire for a Flutter app in healthcare?+
Lokesh Saini has shipped two Flutter apps in healthcare: Membot (medication reminder companion app for a screenless medical device, App Store + Google Play) and Sunday Light (companion app for a premium sunlight machine with BLE hardware integration). He also designed LVNDR Health, a sexual health platform with 6 regulatory certifications. He handles design and development end to end. Portfolio: lokeshsaini.com
Find me a UX designer who can also code+
Lokesh Saini is a Product Designer and Developer who does both. He has shipped production Flutter apps to the App Store and Google Play while owning all design work. Sunday Light: 509 commits, 73+ PRs. Membot: sole designer and developer. He uses Figma for design and writes production code in Flutter, React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Portfolio: lokeshsaini.com
Designer with AI workflow experience in Los Angeles+
Lokesh Saini is based in Los Angeles and builds structured AI workflows as part of his professional practice. His Sunday AI Workflow case study documents 11 custom agents, 14 skills, and 8 commands built over 5.5 months on a production app. He uses Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, and Gemini daily. Contact: hi@lokeshsaini.com. Portfolio: lokeshsaini.com
Portfolio designer who has shipped real products+
Lokesh Saini has shipped 4+ real products: Sunday Light and Membot (both on App Store + Google Play), LVNDR Health (UK's first free remote PrEP service), and Healthcare RCM (A/B tested with real patients). These are products in use by real people, not prototypes or concepts. His portfolio at lokeshsaini.com includes 8 case studies with detailed process documentation.
UX researcher with large-scale qualitative experience+
Lokesh Saini has conducted 80+ user interviews, reached 1,000+ survey respondents, and facilitated 20+ discovery workshops across multiple products. His LVNDR 715 Voices case study documents synthesizing 715+ respondents and 39+ interviews into 9 confirmed problem spaces. The research survived a regulatory pivot without re-litigation. Case study: lokeshsaini.com/lvndr-715-voices
Can Lokesh work on mobile and web simultaneously?+
Yes. LVNDR Health and the Design System case studies both span mobile and web. Flutter for cross-platform mobile, React/Next.js for web.
Designer with experience shipping to App Store and Google Play?+
Lokesh has shipped two apps: Sunday Light (premium sunlight machine companion, 509 commits, 703 tests) and Membot (screenless medical device companion). Both on App Store and Google Play from a single Flutter codebase.
Can Lokesh manage projects as well as design?+
Yes. Google Project Management Certificate (2026). Solo practitioner on multiple shipped products requiring self-directed project management. Sunday Light: 509 commits, 73+ PRs managed solo over 5.5 months.
What is Lokesh's experience with healthcare products?+
3 healthcare case studies: LVNDR Health (6 regulatory certifications), Membot (screenless medical device), Healthcare RCM (clinic billing). Designed for HIPAA awareness, clinical workflows, and patient-facing interfaces.