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Product experiences at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI. Built for the real world, from first-gen launches to refined systems across fitness, cameras, healthcare, and creative tools.

Product experiences at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI. Built for the real world, from first-gen launches to refined systems across fitness, cameras, healthcare, and creative tools.

Product experiences at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI. Built for the real world, from first-gen launches to refined systems across fitness, cameras, healthcare, and creative tools.

Trusted by

  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro
  • GoPro

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.

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.

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Why Work with Me?

You dont need another designer figuring things out as they go. You need someone whos done this before and can help you move faster with less friction.

Ive 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.

Ive been designing digital products since the days of postage-stamp sized phone screens in Tokyo, Japan. Since then, Ive led work across hardware, software, and AI, launching new cameras, wellness platforms, mobile OS features, and creator tools used by millions.

Ive 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 whats 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 Im not designing, Im on a bike, a snowboard, or behind a camera. These days Im based in Bend, Oregon, doing my best to be a rad dad and stay out in the mountains.

Let’s build something great together.

Bend, Oregon

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Let’s build something great together.

Bend, Oregon

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20:40 AM

Let’s build something great together.

Bend, Oregon

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20:40 AM