Research
- 2 yrs
- UX research
- 190+
- Participants interviewed
- 240+
- Hours of research sessions
I'm Shaun Leishman
A UX/UI designer who blends research, co-design, and testing to build trusted products in high-stakes environments.
Background
Design informed by user research
I'm a research-led UX/UI designer. I start with discovery interviews and co-design workshops, then turn what I learn into wireframes, prototypes, and usability tests. Recently that's been healthcare with OMRON and NHS 111, and sustainability with Arbnco, where people must trust what they see before acting.
It's one thing to shape experiences that improve lives. Helping people make better decisions is where the real work happens.
I'm looking for UX/UI design roles across interaction design and prototyping, where I help teams decide with real user evidence, not just polished screens.
Beyond the screen
Small windows into my world
Not a highlight reel. Just the things that keep me grounded when the work gets heavy.
Music 
Diving 
Skiing 
Travel 
Gaming
Origin story
How I got here
Design came first, then psychology, then product work. Each step added a layer I still use every day.
University
First-class honours in design
YCN Award
Won for Frontier Lager in London
Digital designer
Branding, landing pages, campaigns
Masters in Psychology
Accepted at the University of Stirling
UX consultancy
Chose consultancy over the Masters, combining psychology and design
Startup & product work
Systems, complexity, and product ownership
Now
Growing toward senior leadership in a bigger team
By the numbers
Footprints in the snow
Numbers from real projects. They do not replace the work, but they show the depth behind it.
Design
- 3 yrs
- UX/UI design
- 8
- Products worked on
- 40+
- Hours of co-design workshops
Let's connect
Whether you're hiring or just want to talk design, I'd love to hear from you.