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Duran Searle
A laptop and mouse on a wooden desk, beside an empty chair

15 years designing for UK retail

Open to remote or hybrid roles

From in-house to
contract design roles

I've spent more than 15 years in e-commerce, working with some of the UK's largest retailers and with fast-growing product companies. Most recently I've designed for SeedLegals, ASOS and John Lewis & Partners, across web and app.

Experience
15+ years
Sectors
Retail, Fashion, Health, Legal & Travel
Platforms
Web + app
Way of working
Contract or in-house

Core strengths

WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO

Strength
Evidence

01

Leading complex customer journeys

At SeedLegals I design journeys that break complex products into clear, confident steps. I've created AI workflows that turn complex founder documents into manageable data points, giving investors a seamless workflow for making informed investment decisions. I've also worked closely with FCA compliance to shape the product and prepare it for launch.

02

UX and UI design

I have 15 years of hands-on experience taking products from wireframes to polished visual design, always designing for large, diverse audiences. I also build HTML prototypes that are ready for user testing, so ideas can be validated quickly with real customers before development.

03

Evidence-led design

I've planned and run research strategies, usability testing and A/B testing. I've also managed research partners such as cxpartners and Experience Solutions, so that decisions are grounded in real customer insight.

04

AI in design

I use AI tools such as Claude Design and Figma Make to explore and prototype ideas faster. I also use Claude Code to build fully functioning prototypes that are integrated with a design system, which makes testing more realistic and cuts the time from idea to validation. Beyond design, I use AI to create tickets and analyse data, which improves agile practices and makes product teams more efficient.

05

E-commerce and omnichannel expertise

I've worked with some of the UK's largest high-street retailers and e-commerce companies across many different industries as a UX/UI designer, working with product teams to ensure a seamless and consistent user experience across all touchpoints.

06

Coaching and raising standards

I'm a certified Scrum Master and worked as an Agile coach for the John Lewis app teams, helping them collaborate better and keep customer outcomes at the centre of their work.

Methods & tools

What I work with

User interviewsSurveysUsability testingA/B testingCompetitor analysisAnalyticsWorkshop facilitationJourney mappingInformation architectureHypothesis-led designFigmaPrototypingDesign systemsAccessibility (WCAG 2.2)AI-assisted designAI-assisted deliveryClaude CodeClaude DesignFigma MakeAgile deliveryScrumJira

Experience

Where I've worked

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