About

Robert Leonard

I bridge design and engineering — turning complex problems into elegant products.

After 8+ years moving between agencies and startups, I've learned that the best work happens when someone can speak both languages: the precision of code and the empathy of design. That's the space I live in.

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Philosophy

I started as a designer who kept asking engineers "but how does it work?" Eventually, I stopped asking and started building.

Today, I help companies turn opportunities into products that resonate — and I can take those products from Figma to production myself.

The tighter the constraints, the more meaningful the role of design.

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Expertise

Product Design

End-to-end product thinking, from discovery to delivery. User research, interaction design, visual systems, and prototyping.

Design Systems

Building scalable design foundations that enable teams to move fast while maintaining consistency and quality.

Creative Technology

Bridging design and engineering with generative art, 3D graphics, WebGL, and interactive experiences.

Frontend Engineering

React, TypeScript, Three.js, and modern web technologies. Turning designs into performant, accessible products.

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Experience

Independent Senior Product Designer

2024 - Present

rbrtleonard.com

Taking projects from concept to production. Full-stack design and development for startups and established companies.

Head of Design

2021 - 2023

Synaps — KYC/AML Platform for Fintech & Crypto

Shaped the entire product ecosystem, from compliance flows and internal tools to a decentralized identity protocol.

Creative Technologist / UX Designer

2018 - 2019

Fjord (now Accenture Song)

Designed new service opportunities through research, rapid prototyping and concept validation for industrial innovation projects.

UX Designer

2016 - 2017

Bright — Creative Agency

Crafted interactive content and data-driven storytelling experiences, blending design with creative technology.

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Collaborations

I've had the privilege of working with teams that push boundaries — from global brands to fast-moving startups.

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Let's Talk

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative collaborations, or opportunities to be part of something meaningful.

Currently open for collaboration