Make better product decisions with expert design judgment.
Work directly with proven design leaders who've built and scaled products at leading companies. Get the expertise you need, when you need it.
The decisions that shape your product deserve experienced judgment.
From your first MVP to your next stage of growth, work with design leaders who've navigated the challenges ahead.
Set the right direction
Validate your approach, define your MVP, and focus on what matters.
Build a better experience
Improve critical flows, remove friction, and create products people want to use.
Unlock growth
Strengthen onboarding, improve conversion, and identify opportunities to grow.
Solve complex challenges
Navigate tradeoffs, align priorities, and make decisions that move your product forward.
Senior design expertise. On demand.
Access the experience of a seasoned design leader without the cost, commitment, or complexity of a full-time hire.
Traditional approach
Design Sensei
Traditional approach: Months to recruit senior talent
Design Sensei: Access experienced leaders without hiring
Traditional approach: Significant upfront commitment
Design Sensei: Book a session or establish ongoing support
Traditional approach: Broad engagements and fixed scopes
Design Sensei: Focus on the decisions that matter now
Traditional approach: Expertise that may not fit your challenge
Design Sensei: Find advisors with relevant experience
Traditional approach: Build your own support network
Design Sensei: Tap into a curated network of design leaders
How it works
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Bring your challenge.
A product decision, a design problem, or a new direction. Start with what you need to solve.
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Find the right expert.
Explore vetted design leaders with relevant experience, or let us help you find the right fit.
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Get to work.
Book a session, get direct feedback, and turn expert perspective into actionable next steps.
Your expertise is worth sharing.
You've spent years building products, leading teams, and solving complex problems. Put that experience to work advising ambitious founders, on your terms.
How advising worksQuestions
See all questionsWhat is Design Sensei?
Design Sensei connects startups with vetted design leaders for one-on-one product advisory. Get experienced guidance on product strategy, user experience, and the decisions that shape what you build, without hiring full-time.
What can an advisor help me with?
From defining your MVP and improving onboarding to refining product strategy, increasing conversion, and navigating complex design decisions. Bring a specific challenge or a broader problem. Your advisor helps you determine the best way forward.
Who are the advisors?
Experienced designers and design leaders with a track record of building and scaling digital products. We curate our network for relevant expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to turn complex challenges into practical guidance.
How does Design Sensei work?
Design Sensei connects startups with experienced design leaders for one-on-one advisory and hands-on product work. We're currently welcoming members through a private beta, with direct advisor discovery and booking coming soon.
How do I get early access?
Request access and tell us a little about what you're building. We review requests and reach out with next steps as we welcome teams into the platform.
The right perspective changes everything.
Get experienced design leadership behind your next big decision.