Kevin Korpi is a digital product designer and photographer. Currently, Owner at Hold Fast Studio.

Kevin Korpi is a designer and photographer. Currently, Owner and Design Director at Hold Fast Studio.

For over two decades, I've been obsessing about all things product design, working with some incredible people and companies along the way. From developing cutting-edge camera products at GoPro, Moment, and Contour to shaping user experiences for millions at Microsoft, Amazon, and Google/Android, to building zero-to-one products at startups and agencies in Japan and the US, I've had the privilege of working on a ton of fun, complex, and interesting products.

My experience spans hardware/software integration, AI interfaces, consumer products, B2B applications, and health & fitness solutions. I'm comfortable working with companies at any stage—from early ideation to refining mature products.

Whether you're a startup with a napkin sketch or a tech giant looking to innovate, I'm ready to dive in. Having worked from Tokyo to Seattle to Bend, OR, I'm adaptable to various team setups and environments.

If you are working at the intersection of hardware/software or precision healthcare/wellness and AI, let's chat about how I can help.

GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini

As a Principal Designer on GoPro's small and focused camera and hardware design team, I had the privilege of leading the UX design for a revolutionary new addition to their product line: the GoPro Hero 11 Black mini. This ambitious endeavor posed distinct challenges due to its unique component set and considerably smaller, lower resolution screen while maintaining the same hardware controls as the larger cameras in the line.

As a Principal Designer on GoPro's small and focused camera and hardware design team, I had the privilege of leading the UX design for a revolutionary new addition to their product line: the GoPro Hero 11 Black mini. This ambitious endeavor posed distinct challenges due to its unique component set and considerably smaller, lower resolution screen while maintaining the same hardware controls as the larger cameras in the line.

As a Principal Designer on GoPro's small and focused camera and hardware design team, I had the privilege of leading the UX design for a revolutionary new addition to their product line: the GoPro Hero 11 Black mini. This ambitious endeavor posed distinct challenges due to its unique component set and considerably smaller, lower resolution screen while maintaining the same hardware controls as the larger cameras in the line.

GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini

Moment Pro Camera

Designing a groundbreaking DSLR-like experience for the camera in your pocket on iOS and Android. Leveraging Moment's successful camera accessory hardware business, I spearheaded the end-to-end planning, forecasting, and product design of Moment's flagship DSLR-like camera app for Android and iOS. In addition to hardware integration, I led the product, design, and engineering teams through multiple releases of the app, earning a feature in Apple's App Store and App of the Day award in multiple countries.

Designing a groundbreaking DSLR-like experience for the camera in your pocket on iOS and Android. Leveraging Moment's successful camera accessory hardware business, I spearheaded the end-to-end planning, forecasting, and product design of Moment's flagship DSLR-like camera app for Android and iOS. In addition to hardware integration, I led the product, design, and engineering teams through multiple releases of the app, earning a feature in Apple's App Store and App of the Day award in multiple countries.

Designing a groundbreaking DSLR-like experience for the camera in your pocket on iOS and Android. Leveraging Moment's successful camera accessory hardware business, I spearheaded the end-to-end planning, forecasting, and product design of Moment's flagship DSLR-like camera app for Android and iOS. In addition to hardware integration, I led the product, design, and engineering teams through multiple releases of the app, earning a feature in Apple's App Store and App of the Day award in multiple countries.

Moment Pro Camera

Contour Action Cameras

Before GoPro became the widely-known Kleenex™ of action cameras, there was Contour. As the leader of the product team, I had the privilege of being involved in every aspect of the products' brand's development. I worked hands-on through everything from camera firmware to designing the user experience for the web and connected mobile apps on iOS and Android. The Contour camera not only won a Red Dot design award but was also one of the first wearable, connected, GPS-enabled action camera platforms.

Before GoPro became the widely-known Kleenex™ of action cameras, there was Contour. As the leader of the product team, I had the privilege of being involved in every aspect of the products' brand's development. I worked hands-on through everything from camera firmware to designing the user experience for the web and connected mobile apps on iOS and Android. The Contour camera not only won a Red Dot design award but was also one of the first wearable, connected, GPS-enabled action camera platforms.

Before GoPro became the widely-known Kleenex™ of action cameras, there was Contour. As the leader of the product team, I had the privilege of being involved in every aspect of the products' brand's development. I worked hands-on through everything from camera firmware to designing the user experience for the web and connected mobile apps on iOS and Android. The Contour camera not only won a Red Dot design award but was also one of the first wearable, connected, GPS-enabled action camera platforms.

Contour Camera

Google Fonts Redesign

I collaborated with the Google Fonts team to revamp one of the web's largest font services, introducing a whole new era of variable typography. As the lead UX and product designer, I spearheaded a comprehensive redesign of the web's largest font platform, bringing in a collection of intricate variable typefaces to the Google ecosystem.

I collaborated with the Google Fonts team to revamp one of the web's largest font services, introducing a whole new era of variable typography. As the lead UX and product designer, I spearheaded a comprehensive redesign of the web's largest font platform, bringing in a collection of intricate variable typefaces to the Google ecosystem.

I collaborated with the Google Fonts team to revamp one of the web's largest font services, introducing a whole new era of variable typography. As the lead UX and product designer, I spearheaded a comprehensive redesign of the web's largest font platform, bringing in a collection of intricate variable typefaces to the Google ecosystem.

Google Fonts redesign won a 2024 Webby!

Google Fonts Redesign

Mapbox Multi-stop Delivery routing

Straightaway is a reliable solution for multi-stop delivery drivers, serving companies like FedEx, UPS, DHL, onTrac, and Amazon. It empowers drivers and dispatchers to easily plan, optimize, and execute routes flawlessly. I had the privilege of collaborating with their in-house engineering team, brand agency and a forward-thinking CEO to design the iOS driver app, along with a web and tablet app for dispatchers. Our focus was on perfecting the product and visual design to ensure a seamless and efficient experience for all users. 🚚✨

Mapbox Multi-stop Delivery routing

Generative A.I. Travel Concept

I worked with Nagarro, a global digital engineering and technology consultancy, on a proof of concept for their Travel vertical. Through research, prototyping, and design iteration I worked with the team to create a concept that bridged the biggest gap in a traveller's journey: planning > booking. With many travel planning apps out there and the obvious big players in travel booking in the space, no one has yet bridged the gap seamlessly across a traveller's trip.

I worked with Nagarro, a global digital engineering and technology consultancy, on a proof of concept for their Travel vertical. Through research, prototyping, and design iteration I worked with the team to create a concept that bridged the biggest gap in a traveller's journey: planning > booking. With many travel planning apps out there and the obvious big players in travel booking in the space, no one has yet bridged the gap seamlessly across a traveller's trip.

I worked with Nagarro, a global digital engineering and technology consultancy, on a proof of concept for their Travel vertical. Through research, prototyping, and design iteration I worked with the team to create a concept that bridged the biggest gap in a traveller's journey: planning > booking. With many travel planning apps out there and the obvious big players in travel booking in the space, no one has yet bridged the gap seamlessly across a traveller's trip.

Generative A.I. Travel Concept

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Years working with founders, agencies, and enterprise teams.

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Startups, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies partnered with.

100M+

100M+

Customers have used products I've helped manage, design, & build.

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"Kevin was a critical asset in the relaunch of Google Fonts. He worked as the lead product designer collaborating with Research, Engineering, and Product under tight deadlines. His work was high quality and always on time. Although Kevin was remote, he had tremendous impact as the design lead and strategist. Our launch would not have been possible without Kevin's ability to quickly ramp up and fit into the existing team."

Director of UX, Google Material Fonts & Icons

"With a discerning eye for detail and commitment to excellence, Kevin consistently pushes the limits of product development, while simultaneously driving the process forward, unearthing numerous avenues for enhancing team dynamics and business efficacy. Kevin is a valuable asset to the world of product development, and his contributions to GoPro and the field of UX are elevated having worked with him.”

Principal Designer, Cameras & Hardware, GoPro

"We hired Kevin to help with product incubation and future roadmap articulation. He delivered consistently with great quality and with a great attitude! I'd recommend Kevin without hesitation for his natural product acumen and collaborative approach."

Wearables Design Lead, Google Pixel

“If I were starting a company and needed a kick-ass designer, Kevin would be the first person I’d call. I was especially impressed with how creative and thorough Kevin is in his design work. One of the best designers I’ve worked with at Google.”

Director of PRoduct Management, GOogle

"Kevin brought maturity, perspective, and passion to evolving our products at Katalyst.  In addition to refining our design language, Kevin revamped our onboarding experience with our product.  What I appreciated most was Kevin's end-to-end thinking, mapping out the user journey from when they see our product from the first time outside of the app all the way to completing their first workout."

VP of Product, Katalyst Fitness

“Kevin embodies leadership by example, inspiring trust and creating a culture of opportunity and vision. He provides the means to execute and the just-right structure for people, across disciplines and organizations, to generate fresh ideas and unlock complex puzzles. Kevin’s his sense of business and his humanity make him a first class organizational leader, designer and mentor to many.”

Senior UX Manager, Google Cloud

Working with Kevin is not only fun but you get to experience how world class digital products are being built today. I would recommend Kevin to any company that requires top notch Design and Product development direction. Kevin brings professionalism, quality and efficient communication to every interaction. A total pleasure to work with him.

Founder & CTO, Empirical LLC

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