About

I'm a product designer based in drizzly London, UK.

With over 10 years of experience as a designer, I’ve had the privilege of solving diverse challenges across industries—from crafting scalable design systems to simplifying workflows for enterprise business teams. This versatility is the foundation of my ability to design intuitive, user-focused solutions that deliver meaningful impact. When I’m not designing, I’m usually out running trails, trying new workouts, cooking, or enjoying time with my family.

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My Story

My journey began with a strong foundation in engineering and design and more latterly in UX/UI design, and over recent years I’ve honed my craft by working on complex B2B and B2C projects across industries like Legaltech, Fintech, GenAI and enterprise SaaS. From designing scalable workflows for AI-driven platforms to creating intuitive collaboration and innovation tools, I’ve delivered impactful solutions that balance user needs with business objectives.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I can partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life. For me, great design is about empathy, creativity, and above all: communication. I believe in the power of design to realise dreams, connect people and drive innovation, and I’m always eager to explore new ways to create products that enhance both experiences and outcomes.

My Skills
01
Research & Data-Driven Design

Expert in uncovering user needs and driving informed decisions through thoughtful research. Skilled at facilitating interviews, usability testing, and journey mapping to capture insights, and leveraging data from surveys and activity tracking to create impactful, user-focused solutions.

02
Collaboration & Leadership

Adept at managing stakeholder relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and driving alignment between design objectives and project goals in agile, fast-paced environments.

03
Prototyping & Interaction Design

Proficient in creating high-fidelity prototypes and interaction designs using tools like Figma, translating concepts into polished, user-ready solutions.

Research
Usability Testing
Stakeholder Interviews
Competitive Benchmarking
Journey Mapping
Data Collection & Analysis
Stakeholder Surveys
Definition
Affinity Diagrams
User Personas
User Stories
User Flows
Information Architecture
Strategic Design Decisions
Design
Design Systems
Wireframes
Prototypes
Generative AI Design
UX Writing
Collaboration & Process
Agile Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Working Relationships
Design Feedback
Presentation
Consulting
Human-Centred Design
My Tools
Figma
Miro
Sketch
ChatGPT
Webflow
GSuite
Notion
Jira
Canva
Slack
Loom
Recommendations

I had the pleasure of working with Max as CTO of Curvestone.

Max excels at understanding complex client problems and translating them into intuitive, user-centric solutions. His strong stakeholder management and process mapping skills were an asset to every project he worked on.

It was not uncommon for clients to request Max by name as they had great trust in his abilities and the expertise and clarity that he brings to the table.

Max will be a valuable asset to any team that he works for.

Nick Long | Head of Product Implementation
IPSOS

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Max Olive, and his talent and dedication as a UX/UI Designer and Consultant are truly remarkable. At Curvestone, Max seamlessly balances multiple roles, demonstrating exceptional skill as a Lead Designer and Consultant. His work on WorkflowGPT, an innovative generative AI tool for legal firms, showcases his ability to craft secure, productivity-enhancing workflows tailored to a specialised field.

Max's commitment to delivering impactful solutions and his willingness to take on diverse challenges, from project management to marketing design, make him an invaluable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend Max for his expertise, creativity, and leadership skills!

Konrad Materek | ISTQB Certified Tester
Ex-Curvestone & WorkflowGPT

I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Max over the past three years at Curvestone, and he is one of the most talented and versatile professionals I’ve encountered.

As our primary UI/UX designer, Max has been central in making WorkflowGPT intuitive and impactful, creating user experiences that solve real problems and deliver tangible results. Beyond design, he’s also excelled as a consultant, bringing strategic thinking and a deep understanding of client needs to every project.

Max’s rare ability to combine technical design expertise with consulting skills makes him an exceptional asset. He’s creative, professional, and always delivers. Any organisation would be lucky to have him. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Alex Morgan | Head of AI & Solution Engineering
Curvestone

Max is a dedicated and conscientious UX/UI Consultant and Product Designer. His attention to detail and empathy is exceptional, enabling him to effectively infer pain points and opportunities from customer requests and feedback, and translate these into feature ideas and designs that precisely address their needs.

Max is not only a talented designer but also an excellent communicator and consultant. Our customers are always excited to work with Max and both enjoy and place trust in, his collaborative approach.

It has been a pleasure to mentor Max. His openness to receiving feedback and commitment to growth and development have enabled him to go from strength to strength during his time at Curvestone. He’s an asset to any team.

Max has been an extremely valuable member of the team, playing a key role in designing our platform during the early stages of product development and launch.

Max’s attention to detail and understanding of the clients perspective was an extremely valuable asset. Our early positive product feedback can largely be accredited to Max’s eye for usability and effective UX.

Steven Haynes | Co-Founder, CEO & Entrepreneur
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