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What I need Senior UX / product designer to create a developer-ready UX blueprint for a live, data-driven website built on original U.S. government data. The site DisabilityJudges.com Focus: Social Security Disability adjudication outcomes Backend data pipeline is complete and stable Scope is frontend UX and product definition only What this is NOT Not branding or logo design Not a visual-only refresh Not funnels, paywalls, or gated content Not step-by-step disability walkthroughs Not backend or data pipeline work The goal Make complex data understandable, trustworthy, and useful to non-expert users while maintaining authority for professionals. Phase 1 scope (this engagement) Phase 1 is discovery and blueprint creation. Implementation may follow as Phase 2. Phase 1 deliverables UX and information-architecture diagnosis of the existing site Identification and justification of high-value data uses (comparisons, benchmarks, orientation signals) Clear user entry paths for different audiences (no paywalls) A developer-ready blueprint that includes: Page-level structure and priorities Navigation and flow logic Low- to mid-fidelity wireframes Written rationale for why each data use creates user value Explicit constraints (what should NOT change) Success standard The blueprint must be detailed enough that a competent developer can implement without guesswork. Not a fit if you Primarily do logos, branding, or visual-only design Want to build paywalls, gating, or aggressive funnels Want to rebuild the backend or data pipeline Provide generic “modern redesign” advice without site-specific reasoning Ideal background Experience with data-heavy or analytical product UX Strong information architecture skills Comfortable working within real constraints and existing systems Clear written communication and ability to explain tradeoffs Familiarity with U.S. legal, healthcare, or government data is a plus Engagement structure Hourly with a capped budget Phase 2 implementation may be scoped separately after Phase 1 review