Romain Benon
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Product Designer
Brussels, Montreal, Paris

Turning complexity into clarity.

Selected Product Design Work

Designing AI and SaaS experiences that simplify workflows, align stakeholders, and make complex systems usable.
AI Workflow Optimization for Enterprise Teams
Role:
Product Designer
Focus:
Product Design • AI Systems • Prototyping • Cross-functional Collaboration
At YEJI DATA LAB, I collaborated with PhDs, data scientists, and stakeholders to design AI-driven experiences for enterprise clients. My role focused on translating technical complexity into intuitive interfaces and interactive prototypes that supported decision-making and product understanding.

Working in highly ambiguous environments, I explored ways to simplify complex workflows, align technical and business perspectives, and create experiences that made advanced systems easier to understand and use.
Key Contributions
→ Translated complex AI concepts into usable interfaces
→ Designed interactive prototypes for stakeholder alignment
→ Simplified workflow-heavy experiences
→ Collaborated closely with researchers, developers, and business teams
→ Contributed to product thinking in uncertain and evolving environments
AI Products
Enterprise SaaS
UX Systems
Prototyping
Complex Workflows
Cross-functional
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Improving digital adoption through workflow-focused product design
Role:
Product Designer
Focus:
SaaS · UX Systems · Design Systems · Cross-functional Collaboration
Designed digital experiences that supported the adoption of Microsoft 365 environments, helping simplify employee workflows and improve engagement. Worked closely with developers and product teams to create scalable, consistent experiences through interface design and design systems.
UX for complex workflows
Design system maintenance
Product & developer collaboration
Educational and engagement-driven experiences
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Selected Creative & Visual Work

Alongside product design, I explore visual identity, digital branding, and creative experimentation.
Helping startups turn ideas into digital products
Role:
Digital Designer
Focus:
Product Strategy · UX/UI Design · Creative Website · Brand Experience
Partnered with startups and SMEs to shape digital products from early concepts to structured user experiences.

Facilitated product workshops, designed user journeys and prototypes, and collaborated directly with founders to transform business ideas into clear, testable digital solutions.
Product Strategy
UX/UI Design
Startup Collaboration
Brand Experience
Creative Website
Prototyping
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Website
Building a fashion brand to explore design beyond digital
Role:
Digital Designer
Focus:
Creative Direction · Brand Experience · Entrepreneurship
Created an independent clothing brand as a space to experiment with ideas beyond the screen — transforming concepts into tangible products through storytelling, visual identity, and material exploration.

This project became a creative playground to test ideas, push boundaries, and explore how design can shape both physical experiences and brand narratives.
Creative Direction
Brand Design
Entrepreneurship
Visual Storytelling
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About Me
I’m a Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing digital experiences across AI, SaaS, and workflow-driven products.

I specialize in simplifying complex systems through intuitive UX, structured thinking, and close collaboration with developers, researchers, and stakeholders.

At YEJI DATA LAB, I worked alongside PhDs and data scientists to prototype AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients, translating technical complexity into accessible user experiences.

I care about designing products that are not only visually polished, but usable, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

Understand
Complexity

I pay close attention to visual consistency and ensuring the design aligns with the brand’s identity.

Design systems,
Not screens

Create scalable UX patterns for complex products.

Prototype to
Align teams

Use rapid iteration to bridge product, business, and technical teams.

Collaborate
Cross-functionally

Work closely with PMs, developers, researchers, and stakeholders.
Career
Freelance.
digital designer
2020 - 2023
Shortways
UI/UX - product designer
2020 - 2022
Bachelor - Webdesign
My Digital School
2016 - 2020
Yeji Data Lab
UI/UX - product designer
2023 - 2025
Test.
CREATOR / DESIGNER / PRODUCT DESIGNER
2020 - 2022
Master - UI/UX Expert
My Digital school
2020 - 2022
Product Thinking
Prototyping
AI Products
Collaboration
Complex Workflows
Product Thinking
Prototyping
User Centric
Artistic Direction
Turning complexity into clarity.
Brussels
Montreal
Paris
Designed by Romain Benon©