About Jan Bińczyk | Product Design Consultant

how i work

Working principles

Direct communication

No fluff. No jargon. Just clear conversations, honest feedback, and quick decisions.

No design for the sake of design

Every workshop, prototype, or screen should move the product forward—not create more work.

Fast iterations

I prefer testing, discussing, and improving over spending weeks trying to get everything perfect the first time.

Business and UX together

Good design creates value for users and the business. I always look at both sides.

Evidence over opinions

Whenever possible, I validate ideas with users, data, or prototypes instead of relying on assumptions.

AI where it helps

I use AI to speed up research, exploration, documentation, and prototyping—but never instead of critical thinking.

FAQ

Clear answers about working with me.

What does a typical project look like?

Every project is different, but the process usually follows a similar structure.

First, I need to understand the problem we’re trying to solve. That normally starts with onboarding sessions with you and your team, where I learn about the product, business context, users, technical constraints, and goals.

From there, the way we work depends on the scope, budget, and your preferred working style.

I usually work in short sprints, focused on delivering as much useful value as possible. Each sprint includes user validation and a technical assessment, so we can check whether the solution is both useful and realistic to build.

I work closely with both business stakeholders and the technical team, following the product trio model rather than designing in isolation.

How do you charge for your work?

It depends on the scope and constraints.

I work on project-based assignments, fractional collaborations, and consulting retainers. After our first conversation, I’ll recommend the model that best fits your needs.

I usually take on projects lasting at least 2–3 weeks, with a minimum budget of €5,000. This does not apply to mentoring or lecturing—some of those engagements I also do for free.

Do you only work with enterprise companies?

No. Most of my experience comes from enterprise and B2B products, but I also work with startups and growing companies that need to improve internal tools, customer portals, or complex product workflows.

I chose this niche consciously. I want to design products that help people do their jobs better and make a real difference in their daily work.

I’m also selective about the industries I work with. I don’t take projects related to gambling, adult entertainment, addictive products, dark patterns, or businesses built around exploiting people’s attention or money.

How do you usually work with clients?

I don’t work as an external vendor who disappears after a presentation. During the project, I become part of your team.

I value direct communication, open discussion, and transparency. I assume that everyone involved has good intentions and wants to build the best product possible within the available time, budget, and technical constraints.

I keep you in the loop, document my work, and involve you in the process. At the same time, I try to avoid unnecessary meetings and keep the collaboration practical.

How do I know if we're a good fit?

In most cases, we’ll know after the first call.

The right expertise matters, but there should also be a spark. We need to feel comfortable working together and respect each other’s time, values, and boundaries.

The best work happens when both sides can communicate openly, challenge ideas, and feel safe being honest.

Do you design, or do you also help with strategy?

Both.

Good design decisions don't happen in Figma. They start with understanding users, business goals, technical constraints, and product priorities.

That's why I work across discovery, product strategy, UX, prototyping, testing, and implementation support.

How quickly can we start?

The first step is a free intro call.

You can check my calendar and book a time that works for you. I do my best to keep my availability up to date.

During the call, we’ll discuss your goals, needs, and preferred timeline. Based on that, I’ll prepare an initial work plan and let you know when we can start. Once we agree on the scope and sign the contract, we’re good to go.

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