I’m Samuel Hainsworth, a designer with 17+ years of experience across multiple industries and disciplines. I’ve worked on digital products, web experiences, design systems, and brand development, while also building and leading product teams that focus on solving customer problems and driving business results.
I’m Samuel Hainsworth, a designer with 17+ years of experience across multiple industries and disciplines. I’ve worked on digital products, web experiences, design systems, and brand development, while also building and leading product teams that focus on solving customer problems and driving business results.
I’m Samuel Hainsworth, a designer with 17+ years of experience across multiple industries and disciplines. I’ve worked on digital products, web experiences, design systems, and brand development, while also building and leading product teams that focus on solving customer problems and driving business results.
I’m Samuel Hainsworth, a designer with 17+ years of experience across multiple industries and disciplines. I’ve worked on digital products, web experiences, design systems, and brand development, while also building and leading product teams that focus on solving customer problems and driving business results.
And this is why I don’t often have my photo taken. Brighton Beach, UK.
Work History
Naked Ideas
Head of Product Design (Present)
Sam&Co (Freelance)
Product Design & Consultation (Present)
Switch
Head of Product Design (2021 - 2024)
Highlyte
Head of Product Design (2019 - 2021)
Graphite Digital
Lead Product Designer (2019 - 2020)
Catch Digital
Head of Product Design (2017 - 2019)
Profile
Starting out as a graphic designer, I quickly moved into digital, where I learned how great design blends form with function. My first eight years in fast-paced agencies gave me the opportunity to work with medium-to-large global clients and travel internationally, building a strong foundation in creative problem-solving under pressure.
For the past seven years, I’ve led and grown design teams in both agency and startup settings—scaling from 1 to 8 designers, embedding design into the heart of business strategy, and driving measurable improvements in product quality, delivery speed, and user satisfaction. I’ve implemented design systems and processes that not only elevated output but also supported investment goals and business growth.
Outside of work, you’ll find me running the Brighton seafront chasing a faster 5k, exploring the UK and Europe in my self-converted camper van, or dusting off my skateboard in the hope of finally landing that trick.
Skillset
Design & Strategy: User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Motion Design, Design Systems, Digital Strategy, UX Research, Data Analysis, Content Creation
Leadership & Product: Design Management, Team Management, Product Ownership, Project Planning
Awards & Recognition
Competitions/Awards:
Drum Awards, Rose Creative Awards
Platform Features:
Behance Best Branding, Behance Featured, Adobe Featured, Dribbble Featured, One Page Love, MyFonts, Dexigner
Publication Mentions:
Creative Review
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