John Wurzbacher

Interaction Design

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Senior Product Designer specializing in UX Design for healthcare and ecommerce

As a Senior Product Designer at LightningLab Solutions, I have 18 years of experience creating innovative and user-friendly solutions including iOS and Android apps, web apps, and more. I specialize in UX Design for healthcare and ecommerce. Working on projects for B2B and B2C, I create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes. I have collaborated with startups, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies, transforming user research and journey mapping into stunning products. My toolkit includes Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and I possess extensive front-end development skills in HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Additionally, I have over 10 years of experience in project management, leading teams using agile methodologies.

Projects

Omnicell Mobile App

Led design of a mobile app used in 506 hospitals, reducing 2,700+ calls to the support center annually.

S&H Green Stamps App

Redesigned a B2C app, increasing user engagement by 97%.

Budget Challenge App

Designed a fintech app bought by H&R Block and featured on their home page.

Lead Product Designer

I worked closely with the CEO and CTO to design 2 SaaS mobile apps that match ASL and spoken language interpreters with service requests. I also lead the development team and served as the marketing manager. The product saved a hospital system $40K per month in costs related to missed appointments and unfulfilled requests.See More

Work History

Senior Product Designer/Owner

LightningLab SolutionsNov 2006 - Mar 2025 • 18 yrs 5 mosCreated wireframes, mockups and interactive prototypes for 5 healthcare mobile apps. Leveraged design systems and created a library of reusable components. Pioneered 9 mobile apps for startups. Designed an AI chatbot for a cross platform finance app. Mentored 2 upcoming designers. Marketed a SaaS using brand strategy, animated videos, and interactive marketing site. Collaborated with cross-functional teams. Redesigned a large ecommerce website with thousands of products using responsive design utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP skills. Led scrums, managing design & development using agile methodologies (Jira).

Client Relations Technician

equaTEK InteractiveJan 2006 - Oct 2006 • 10 mosChampioned the user interface for CABWorx (Commerce Accelerator for Business). Worked with developers while advocating for user needs, creating an ecommerce product that supports local businesses.

Product Designer

LightningLab Solutions LLCFreelancerI have worked with businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies to solve problems and design intuitive software, mobile apps, and interactive web experiences. I have extensive experience in health care, fintech and SaaS. One of my favorite products I worked on is Budget Challenge - a finance simulation app for students which was so successful that it was bought out by H&R Block and featured on their home page. The design tools I use include Figma, Sketch, XD, Photoshop, Illustrator and more.

Education

Houghton College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General2022 - 2025

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