A Design & Research Partner That Fits Your Funding.
I’m Allison, an experienced founder and fractional consultant with a focus on design, research, and AI for small teams. I consult on early stage or 0-1 products.
Finding a designer with the right blend of research and experience with AI can be a challenge. Especially for small companies or new in-house teams that aren’t ready to invest in a full-time hire yet. With my background in both consulting and operating my own startup, I understand the need for flexibility, scrappiness, and a strategic mindset. I focus on delivering high-quality outcomes while keeping business needs front and center. Whether we’re setting the foundation for a design function or getting into the weeds with user-centered solutions, I’ll work with you to build something impactful.
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Who I partner with
I collaborate with startups, in-house teams, and educators who need high-quality design and research expertise but aren’t ready for full-time hires or large consultancies. With my startup operator mindset, I tackle business challenges by providing flexible, research-driven design solutions that deliver impactful results. Whether integrating AI into your products or developing strategic design frameworks, I work alongside you to bring your vision to life.
Pricing starts at a flat weekly rate and adjusts to fit your specific requirements. A custom proposal will be created after an initial discovery call.
Educators
Starting at
$600/week*
Helping educators integrate AI into curricula, workshops, and classroom materials.
*Discounts for teachers paying out of pocket.
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Starting at
$2k/week*
Supporting businesses with AI integration, UX design, research, strategy, and implementation.
*Discounts for female founders.
Let's talkFeatured Projects and Case Studies
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Allison is a force of talent in all things Interaction Design, spanning but not limited to research, business strategy, product development, and systems design both real-world and digital. Allison's expert knowledge brought clarity to intimidating problems and inspired meaningful iteration. Allison would ask critically overlooked questions that understood the heart of a problem, all the while prioritizing end-users and evolving approaches to unblock the team.
Natalie Zawadzki
Principal Product Designer at Aurora Solar
Non-profits
Starting at
$1,200/week
or $1,500/week for for orgs with annual budgets of 250k or less
I've consulted with nonprofits and governments, bringing fresh tools, ideas, and unconventional methods from the private sector into public service. I’m ready to jump in and help you tackle complex challenges on a larger scale.
Services
- Establish AI guidelines and principles for implementation
- Analyze large volumes of data to identify community needs
- Conduct workshops and training on AI and design thinking
A few ways I can help
Strategy
Setting a vision and direction for technology solutions.
Product Design
Designing a wide range of AI products across B2B, B2C, and SaaS.
Qualitative Research
Planning and conducting in-field and remote research interviews.
AI Design
Designing and writing prompt instructions for AI-powered workflows.
Synthesis
Creative methods and frameworks synthesizing research into insights.
Workshops
Designing and facilitating research and design workshops.
...and that barely scratches the surface.
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Availability
I'm currently accepting new retainer clients including startups, educators, and nonprofits or government organizations. I'm also taking limited design and research projects. Book a free 30-minute discovery call.
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