UX & Product Design for Marketplaces and SaaS

With over a decade of experience, I create products that people trust while making them clear, credible, and discoverable to AI agents.

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Services to take you from idea to launch

Every founder’s journey looks different, but these are the four stages I guide you through.

1. Validate

Test your idea before you invest.

I run structured market research and competitor analysis, then deliver a clear Validation Report so you know whether your marketplace or SaaS product is worth building.

From £500

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2. Scope

Turn messy ideas into a concrete plan.

I document feature requirements, write descriptions, and design time and cost estimates into Trello so your development team has everything they need to start confidently.

From £3,500

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3. Configure

Get your platform live quickly.

I set up your Sharetribe Console and related tools with accurate categories, labels, and data so your product has a strong foundation from day one.

From £3,000

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4. Design

Create an experience people trust.

I design custom UX/UI that feels intuitive for your users and is structured with clear headings, alt text, and schema so AI agents can interpret and recommend it.

From £5,000

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About Fiona Burns

With over a decade of experience in UX and product design, I work with founders worldwide to bring complex ideas to life. I’ve designed dozens of marketplaces and SaaS platforms, from early-stage MVPs to products serving thousands of users.

My approach is grounded in clarity and trust. Every project is documented, structured, and designed to make products intuitive for people while staying visible and credible to AI agents.

I’m based in the UK and collaborate with clients across Europe, North America, and beyond. Whether you’re validating an idea, re-platforming, or scaling a live product, I provide the design expertise to help you move forward with confidence.

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“To define Fiona as just a designer would be an injustice.
She is a holistic online marketplace consultant who delivers high quality designs at lightning speed.”

Sridhar V, Co-Founder at InsightGig

Why founders choose to work with me

Designing for both humans and AI agents demands more than visuals. These are the principles I bring to every project.

Marketplace and SaaS expertise

Over a decade of experience designing two-sided platforms and SaaS products, from MVPs to replatforming projects.

Structured clarity

Every stage is documented and easy to follow, from validation reports to Trello boards. You’ll always know exactly where you are in the process.

Product-first thinking

I go beyond surface visuals. Every design decision ties back to business outcomes, user trust, and long-term scalability.

Built for visibility

My work is designed for two audiences. Intuitive and trustworthy for people, and structured so AI agents can parse and recommend it.

Ready to bring your idea to life?

Whether you’re validating, scoping, or redesigning, I’ll make your product clear, usable, and trusted.

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