Available for new projects
Lead Product & AI Designer · Clifton, NJ
I design AI-first products that ship.
I'm Hiram Barsky, a product designer who ships the code too. I've built and shipped five AI products people actually use: consumer apps, an enterprise search tool, and games.
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Shipped Products
Real products, in real hands.
Shipped Games
Built solo, shipped for fun.
On the Bench
What I'm working on right now.
Fire Lion: Space & Kids Mode
The word-casting game grew a boss-reward space shooter and a kid-friendly Cub Mode — in trial now.
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Portfolio Ideation
Rethinking the portfolio as working product, not pictures — the thinking that became this site.
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NudgeMe: A Design Dilemma
Working through the gym-notifications flow — how a reminder should reach you without nagging you.
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Ring-Rival: Look, Feel & Controls
Tuning the boxing game's look and feel — and the touch controls that make a punch feel physical.
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Word of Mouth
What colleagues say.
“His ability to translate complex user requirements into intuitive, visually appealing designs sets him apart. His work consistently garnered positive feedback from colleagues and stakeholders alike.”
Alex Pantaler
SVP of UX/UI, Citi
“One of the most talented designers I have had the pleasure to work with.”
Attila Bodi
Lead Product Designer, Cloudera
“Unmatched in his ability to translate the often vague ideas from clients into beautiful, simple-to-use products.”
Daanish
Business Delivery Partner, Tata Consultancy Services
“Highly talented, creative, and perceptive. He asks smart questions to make sure he understands what clients need — and delivers clean, well-thought-out designs.”
Jon Hoberman
Senior Product Manager, FinTech
“He takes charge of any situation and sees any task through to the end. I recommend Hiram for any project as the Lead UX Designer.”
Robert Stein
Release Manager, KPMG
“Always innovating and looking to improve. I would suggest him for senior and leadership roles.”
Isrrael Gutierrez
Design Systems Developer, KPMG
Have an AI-first idea that needs to ship?
I take products from a blurry concept to something real people use — design and code, end to end.