Robert Slate

Product Designer • Southwick, MA, US

Product Design

Wordpress

UI/UX Design

Strategy & Business Development

User-Centered Design

Strategic Design

User Research

User Flows

Figma

SEO

Marketing Strategy

HTML/CSS

WooCommerce

PHP

Javascript

Flutter

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Full-Time Roles

Contracts

Full Stack Creative | Product Designer & Entrepreneur with a passion for fueling growth with design & strategic creative.

T-shaped Designer, Developer & Entrepreneur with first hand experience of growing online businesses in a gamut of industries. Affinity for making useful digital products with strategic planning, branding and user centered design. I've made a living from creating E-Commerce & Physical brands since 2012, being the sole operator & developer of the distribution of physical & digital products, content creation, online experiences, marketing, strategy, customer support & everything in between.

Projects

Pouch Count | Mobile App (Live)

I developed and designed this app from scratch using Flutter in about 3 weeks. A lot of data calculations & rendering, UI challenges, all while relearning Flutter with some AI help. Launching in the app stores soon!See More

Blockchain Authentication Concept Web Design

Modern Website & visual direction concept for an enterprise product authentication idea I outlined back in 2018/19 utilizing private blockchain networksSee More

Tool Battles | Product Launch & Discovery Platform

This is my most recent web app project I built & launched in January. A software product launch & discovery platform and maker community. Similar to Product Hunt! Maker community, software directory, gamification & more. Serving 100+ software companies, software teams, VC Investors, and more, from 60+ countries within 2 months of launch & 0 paid marketing or outreach, just SEO and organic content.See More

Sponsora

My SaaS project, Sponsora.XYZ is a Sponsorship Marketplace & Social Network connecting Brands with Creators, Athletes, Influencers, Podcasts, Newsletters & more. I created this on top of Wordpress with about 50 custom coded functions/plugins to create what I needed. The Platform is full service including creating Brand Campaigns for recruiting creators, Messaging between creators & brands, and totally async without the need for much administration. Payments are paid automatically by Stripe Connect. Check it out! This project took me about 6 months. Need something fully custom from start to finish like an MVP or full SaaS? Reach out to me today!See More

Southwick Direct - Hyperlocal Community App

A hyperlocal app idea turned real for the town I live in. A direct way to connect with businesses, events, tag sales, lost & found, vendors & more in our town. Live chat and all. We don't have a business chamber, but our small town of ~10,000 people has about ~800 businesses. Most of which are small. Facebook works, but its divided and full of...you know. This is just my gift to the community. Monetizable via business sponsors, app wide push notifications, featured listings & more.See More

Lunchbreak Creative Agency

Redesigned & rebranded my solo creative agency site! Mainly offering web design, development & other creative services to growing businesses.See More

Analytic Equipment Website Design Concept

Courtesy web redesign concept for Orange Photonics.

Real Estate platform product concept

Design concept for a real estate platform

Project Management Dashboard Redesign

Client facing Agency project management dashboard redesign concept for Get R2. Dark mode UI/UX with a focus on viewing current projects, tasks, messages and more on the home dashboard screen.See More

GET R2 Web Redesign

Redesigned the Get R2 | Digital Agency website to reflect current services. Also did some heavy local SEO work to attract leads. Get R2 used to offer printing & apparel services, but those services have been retired for a focus on digital services only.See More

Vesta CBD Mobile E-Commerce

A few mobile e-commerce concepts for my Vesta CBD brand. Hopefully one day, Apple will allow me to make this a reality (lol)

The Daily Doji | Crypto Wallet Mobile App concept

Crypto wallet/price tracking mobile app concept with Branding/Logo

Graphic Sprout | Design on Demand Services

Monthly graphic design as a service & single service projects in a pay-as-you-go fashion. I split this service up into 2 different client dashboards! Get access to a team of creatives that have worked an array of industries like fashion, e-commerce, action sports, food & health products, alcohol & spirits, software and more. Monthly graphic design packages allow you to save time & money on the hiring process. Say goodbye to recruitment agencies and training new employees. See More

Local Restaurant Website Concept

Redesign concept for a local restaurant

Grin & Grain Branding Concept

Branding concept for a modern, high quality gender neutral personal hygiene brand!

Neubrutalism Clothing Brand Mobile Design

Neubrutalism design concept for a fresh & modern clothing brand.

MX Plug | Motocross Buy & Sell Marketplace

MX Plug was a Marketplace for buyers and sellers of MX gear, apparel, parts, bikes and more. From 0-1, I built this marketplace using Wordpress plugins and some custom code for industry specific features.See More

Work History

Freelance/Owner

Lunchbreak CreativeOct 2020 - Present • 4 yrs*Rebranded from GET R2 to Lunchbreak Creative in 2024* Solely managed all aspects of freelance operations, handling client consultation, project scoping, design, SEO, development, and delivery. Demonstrated full stack development skills within the WordPress platform, creating custom websites that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality. Successfully created and promoted three SaaS products, with a particular focus on Marketplaces.

Founder

Vesta CBDAug 2017 - Present • 7 yrs 2 mos*Passion Project* I utilized self-taught insights to navigate regulations, ensuring compliance and safe product development. Comprehensive branding, formulated & invented safe products with self-acquired chemistry knowledge, and managed lab operations. Strengthened hemp farm relationships, sourced materials, and negotiated wholesale agreements.

Owner

R2 MX GraphicsDec 2015 - Jul 2023 • 7 yrs 8 mosGraphic design and printing solutions for MX, ATV, Jetskis, Helmets, UTV Wraps, banners, and decals for enthusiasts. Solely managed end-to-end operations, spanning website design, Conditional Logic User Flows for Custom Decal Ordering, customer support, development, partnerships, and marketing campaigns. Amplified brand visibility within the motocross community by offering fully custom designs to customers.

Owner

R2 PrintsJan 2014 - Jan 2023 • 9 yrs 1 moDelivered high-quality design and printing services to diverse commercial clients, producing top-tier marketing products like lawn signs, apparel, banners, vehicle wraps and more. Collaborated closely with business customers to grasp unique branding needs and provide customized design solutions, spanning industries such as restaurants, bars, home services, construction, automotive, and beyond.

Freelancer

Contract/AgencyApr 2022 - Dec 2022 • 9 mosHired by design agencies as a freelance web developer, contributing to the creation of visually compelling websites & developing other designers static designs. Applied design expertise to enhance user interfaces and optimize user experiences within Wordpress.

Education

Citizens High School

DiplomaApr 2014

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