Portrait of Sam Simpson

Hey! I'm Sam 👋

I'm a Lead Product Designer based in Manchester, designing products that balance user needs with business goals. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, intuitive experiences, backed by research, data and thoughtful design.

Over the past six years I've helped shape the product direction at Wakelet, leading work across monetisation, collaboration, mobile, design systems and growth. My background in visual design means I care just as much about craft and usability as I do product strategy and measurable outcomes.

This portfolio is a selection of projects that show how I approach product thinking, collaboration and execution, from identifying opportunities through research to shipping solutions that deliver real impact.