About Frank Lockwood

Fractional UX Leader · UX Strategist · Business Owner · Coach


Most UX challenges aren’t caused by a lack of hands—they’re caused by aI believe the world gets better when people lead with clarity and confidence. When teams know where they’re going and why, they don’t just build better products—they build stronger, more resilient communities around them. That belief has shaped every chapter of my career, from UX leadership in agencies, to building businesses from scratch, to coaching creative leaders who are trying to keep their sanity intact.

After 20+ years in UX, strategy, and digital execution, I’ve learned one truth: if the team isn’t aligned, the work will suffer. No amount of Figma wizardry or “let’s circle back” meetings will save a project that doesn’t have clarity at the center. So that’s where I focus my work today—as a Fractional UX Leader. I help teams get direction, teams get unstuck, and teams stop wasting time on work that doesn’t actually move the needle. You get senior-level experience, strategic oversight, and actual momentum—without hiring a full-time Head of UX or watching your budget combust on yet another last-minute rewrite.

I bring a deep toolbox of UX strategy, custom frameworks, and entrepreneurial thinking—but the real value I bring is perspective. I’ve run companies. I’ve managed budgets, teams, and timelines. I’ve lived through the “we need this tomorrow” chaos. So when I step into a project, my goal isn’t to dazzle you with jargon; it’s to help your team breathe again. To give them clarity, confidence, and a path they can commit to. And yes, occasionally I’ll call out the nonsense so we can get back to real work.

Whether you need a fractional UX lead who brings structure and calm to messy projects, or you want to strengthen your leadership and long-term strategy through coaching, the goal is the same: more clarity, fewer fires, better outcomes, and teams who show up like they actually enjoy being there.

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