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Recent Projects
Branch Furniture
Designed a connected iOS app that tracks posture via AirPods and controls Branch’s smart desk. Integrated calendar syncing and real-time feedback to create smarter, more ergonomic workdays.
Hone Health
Redesigned the care plan experience for a precision health platform. Built a new visual system to simplify complex lab results and drive long-term health engagement.
Selected Work
Ways to Work Together
Whether you're testing an idea, building a product from scratch, or looking for ongoing senior design support, here's how we can work together.
Ongoing Design Support
For teams that want staff/prinicipal design support embedded and moving fast without the overhead of hiring full time.
Strategic Design Lead
For teams that want more than execution: strategic guidance, leadership, and design that moves the product forward.
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Weekly strategy calls
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UX, UI, and product input
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Help scoping and prioritizing work
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Hands-on design support
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A trusted partner in your corner
Studio Retainer
For fast-moving teams that need consistent, high-quality design execution without hiring full-time.
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Up to 70 hours/month
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Async-first collaboration
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Optional monthly check-in
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Priority design turnaround
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Staff-level execution, no micromanaging
Quick, Targeted Work
Short, focused work to move fast or test ideas.
Product Audit
A tactical UX review with a video walkthrough and/or documentations of insights and recommendations.
Strategy Sprint
One to two weeks of high-impact design. Perfect for testing a direction or unblocking your team.
Reach out for an estimate or to connect and chat for custom work on a fixed scope.
From early explorations to complex builds, I’ll tailor a plan to fit the problem. Reach out to discuss your project in more detail.
Why Work with Me?
You don’t need another designer figuring things out as they go. You need someone who’s done this before and can help you move faster with less friction.
I’ve led projects and teams at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, GoPro, and a stack of hardware and software startups. You get deep experience across product, UX, and strategy without the cost and commitment of hiring full-time. And without the risk of a junior hire who needs time to ramp up.
Most teams bring me in for speed. They stick around for trust.
What clients value most:
A seasoned design partner who can jump in right away
You avoid costly delays, dead ends, or unclear execution
Hand off complex problems and trust they’ll get solved
Deep product thinking, not just pixels
Keep momentum without sacrificing quality
20+
years working with founders, agencies, and enterprise teams.
25+
startups, agencies, and Fortune100 companies partnered with.
100M+
customers have used products I've helped manage, design, & build.
Hold Fast Studio is the independent design practice of Kevin Korpi, a Bend Oregon-based designer, writer, and product strategist.
I’ve been designing digital products since the days of postage-stamp sized phone screens in Tokyo, Japan. Since then, I’ve led work across hardware, software, and AI, launching new cameras, wellness platforms, mobile OS features, and creator tools used by millions.
I’ve helped teams at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, GoPro, Moment, and Contour, and partnered directly with founders to take early ideas to market. My sweet spot is working across disciplines where physical and digital experiences meet.
I started Hold Fast Studio to bring that experience to teams building what’s next. Whether it's AI-powered workflows, connected fitness gear and furniture, or camera tools for creators, I help make complex things simple and clear.
When I’m not designing, I’m on a bike, a snowboard, or behind a camera. These days I’m based in Bend, Oregon, doing my best to be a rad dad and stay out in the mountains.