David Hopper
Lead UX Designer, Researcher, And Strategist
Aligning Product with Client and User Needs
Full Scope Product Design Solutions
Scalable Strategy and Process Implementation
I Am:
An Intrepid Lead UX Designer and Researcher who uses vivid creativity and outside the box thinking to connect with and understand people, align strategy with user and client needs, and drive organizational goals and results. I bring spark and innovation to teams and products and also provide and define digital and strategic solutions for Fin-tech, Non-Profit, B2B, Enterprise, and E-commerce clients.
An Intrepid Lead UX Designer and Researcher who uses vivid creativity and outside the box thinking to connect with and understand people, align strategy with user and client needs, and drive organizational goals and results. I bring spark and innovation to teams and products and also provide and define digital and strategic solutions for Fin-tech, Non-Profit, B2B, Enterprise, and E-commerce clients.
I Enjoy and Excel at.
Finding light and harmony in the deep, complex, and abstract. I dig deep and create results for people, communities, and organizations by forging fluid pathways and opening channels that connect people with their visions and goals.
Finding light and harmony in the deep, complex, and abstract. I dig deep and create results for people, communities, and organizations by forging fluid pathways and opening channels that connect people with their visions and goals.
I Make User Focused Product Designs, Strategy, and Solutions a Reality By:
- Seeing product as an ecosystem and thinking full scope
- Delivering scalable end to end UX and product solutions
- Implementing design systems and team processes
- Leading app and website tear-downs and redesigns
- Working with stakeholders and teams on product strategy
- Conducting research and leveraging data
- Creating the foundations for UX Design and Strategy at startups
- Delivering scalable end to end UX and product solutions
- Implementing design systems and team processes
- Leading app and website tear-downs and redesigns
- Working with stakeholders and teams on product strategy
- Conducting research and leveraging data
- Creating the foundations for UX Design and Strategy at startups
Prior to UX Design.
Performing as a bassist in bands taught me A LOT about importance of being part of team and how to communicate and work collaboratively towards a vision. Musicians are 110% invested in what they do, extremely codependent, and beyond diverse. Being accountable, empathetic, and having the ability to present and engage were essentials.
Teaching Visual, Graphic, and Recording Arts and Wellness allowed me to help others connect with their visions. Being able to distill abstract concepts and turn them into tangible and engaging experiences and interactions created results for my students and drove organizational goals.
I utilize my background in Psychology, Visual Arts, Wellness, Performance, and Instruction to better understand user behavior, cognition, and engagement.
My LOVE for playing, performing, and producing music, creating visual art, cooking, nature, traveling, and experiencing culture has brought me to places as far as Japan and as close as The Rez.
Most of all, I love seeing good things happen for people in life.
Make Things TO Happen.....Reach out, Connect, Activate!
Performing as a bassist in bands taught me A LOT about importance of being part of team and how to communicate and work collaboratively towards a vision. Musicians are 110% invested in what they do, extremely codependent, and beyond diverse. Being accountable, empathetic, and having the ability to present and engage were essentials.
Teaching Visual, Graphic, and Recording Arts and Wellness allowed me to help others connect with their visions. Being able to distill abstract concepts and turn them into tangible and engaging experiences and interactions created results for my students and drove organizational goals.
I utilize my background in Psychology, Visual Arts, Wellness, Performance, and Instruction to better understand user behavior, cognition, and engagement.
My LOVE for playing, performing, and producing music, creating visual art, cooking, nature, traveling, and experiencing culture has brought me to places as far as Japan and as close as The Rez.
Most of all, I love seeing good things happen for people in life.
Make Things TO Happen.....Reach out, Connect, Activate!
A bold lead UX designer and researcher who leverages imaginative thinking and creativity to deeply understand users and align strategies with their needs and organizational goals. I infuse energy and innovation into teams and products, and deliver high-impact digital and strategic solutions across Fin-tech, Non-Profit, B2B, Enterprise, and E-commerce sectors.
Is my jam and I use it to drive positive outcomes, impact, and engagement. Being a musician has had an immense impact on how I think, design, and work with teams and people. I enjoy and excel at finding the groove in the deep, abstract, and complex. My ability to feel, listen, improvise, and connect is a huge factor in creating success for my clients.
When The Audience Glows, You Glow, We All Glow 💖
When The Audience Glows, You Glow, We All Glow 💖
I solve problems by understanding users, product, and teams as part of an integrated ecosystem, considering the full scope, and delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions. Coming up with the designs that will solve the problem for users and stakeholders is a given, but thats only half the battle. Understanding what needs to happen across teams and implementing the solutions that will get those designs into production and across the finish line, THAT is everything and THAT is what I do.
Work
Run Your Jungle
Driving Cross-Functional Alignment and Product Success through Ecosystem Thinking
Leading and leveraging with UX research, design, and strategy to create engagement, level up, and align product across teams and multiple environments to create unprecedented results
ViewLeading and leveraging with UX research, design, and strategy to create engagement, level up, and align product across teams and multiple environments to create unprecedented results
Ever Forward Org
Website Overhaul, Podcast, and Web App Projects
Providing an amazing east bay area Non-profit with UX research and design solutions to create alignment and keep things moving forward
View ProjectsProviding an amazing east bay area Non-profit with UX research and design solutions to create alignment and keep things moving forward
Mai Supplies
E-commerce, B2B, and B2C Website Projects
Providing a distributor of Industrial Data Center supplies with websites, strategy, and branding to increase market visibility and facilitate connections with customers and businesses
View ProjectsProviding a distributor of Industrial Data Center supplies with websites, strategy, and branding to increase market visibility and facilitate connections with customers and businesses
SaaS Enterprise Solution
Noise Canceling App R&D
Research and redesign for an Enterprise noise cancelling app to improve overall user experience and increase chances of a successful product launch in North American markets.
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Feather
Mobile Wellness App
Utilizing Wellness Techniques, Applied Psychology, and Visual Design to Create a Self Care App That Could Help Users Cope With Stress and Anxiety
View Case StudyUtilizing Wellness Techniques, Applied Psychology, and Visual Design to Create a Self Care App That Could Help Users Cope With Stress and Anxiety
Visual & Graphic Design
20+ years of experience in Visual Art & Graphic Design
Take a quick look at my path as a creative in visual and graphic arts, the work I did, and how it plays a part in my approach to UX design
Quick View Take a quick look at my path as a creative in visual and graphic arts, the work I did, and how it plays a part in my approach to UX design
Kumusha Foundation Org
Non Profit Website Redesign
Helping to Build a Bridge Between Shona Culture and Oakland Communities with Solid and Insightful Research and Design
View Case StudyHelping to Build a Bridge Between Shona Culture and Oakland Communities with Solid and Insightful Research and Design
Visual Art Gallery
Sounds
Testimonials
Working with David was a beautiful experience!! David is not only an incredibly nice and positive person but also an excellent professional. He has a great ability to communicate effectively across different areas, and being a very flexible person, he adapts quickly to all the constant changes in the industry.Working with him as a manager taught me to always give my best, regardless of others' recognition. He showed me the importance of bringing passion and a smile to my work, beyond the professional aspect. You're a genius, my friend!
I collaborated with David on several projects while at Land Gorilla, and I can say he's an excellent design lead. His balance of customer empathy and design know-how helps create great user experiences. David's analytical and empathetic approach ensures that designs not only meet business goals but also provide exceptional user experiences. He's always on top of industry trends while being firmly rooted in the fundamentals of good design.
I hired David to improve my existing websites and create a new website for my Data & IT supply business. I have never worked with anyone like David before, he genuinely cares about his clients and went out of his way to make sure that I was included and informed throughout the entire development process. With his strong insights and creativity David was able to translate and clearly define our business goals into a modern and professional website experience while somehow managing to keep within our budgetary and time constraints. I would highly recommend David to anyone who needs an improved website experience and would consider him a valuable asset to any team.
David and I worked together on projects for Ever Forward-Siempre Adelante. As a UX Designer, David communicates video and media needs to me from the perspective of the user. I've gotten to know David as an empathetic, fun-loving, and honest person. He truly puts himself in the mind of the user and passionately communicates in an informative manner that sparks productive and fun conversation. Because of all these attributes, David is a natural when it comes to UX Design!
As a designer, David excels at collaborating across teams and consistently evangelizes good design practices. He effectively communicates the value of design to stakeholders and team members, ensuring that the product aligns with users' needs and expectations.
I would recommend David for any team needing UX/Product design expertise. He is a pleasure to work with and he creates a fun and open work environment. Any team is lucky to have him!
I would recommend David for any team needing UX/Product design expertise. He is a pleasure to work with and he creates a fun and open work environment. Any team is lucky to have him!
David is a passionate, creative designer, who commits everything he has to every project he takes on. His unique perspective and creativity would be a positive and energizing force for any team he might be a part of. You can absolutely count on David to provide an inspired solution that meets the business or organizations needs as well as an engaging user focused experience.
Coming up with a lot of new and unique ideas is really difficult, yet somehow David constantly pushes the fold, looking at things in fresh ways and bringing creative, original, and value added ideas to every brainstorming meeting. As a result, he often finds new and innovative solutions to a problem. During the period of working with David, he demonstrated personal accountability for tasks and deliverables, and was willing to take on challenges, share knowledge and techniques, offer suggestions for the improvement of overall solution. David is dedicated in whatever he is doing and very persistent. His curiosity, imaginative mind and solution-seeking mindset will be great assets to any team.
