Karen Wanjiku Mbugua
UI/UX Designer - Supervisor
Nairobi
Summary
Creative UX Designer with 4+ years developing innovative, approachable user experience frameworks for mobile and web products. Skilled at diverging from UX norms without alienating users. Ceaselessly focused on user-centric design decisions. Accomplished at creating wholly new frameworks that feel completely familiar to ease user adoption.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Senior UX Designer
Freelance
11.2023 - Current
- Actively contributed to internal knowledge sharing by presenting case studies on completed projects to cross-functional colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.
- Consistently received positive feedback from end-users, validating the effectiveness of design solutions in meeting user needs and enhancing overall satisfaction.
UI/UX Product Designer
Infogito
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of developers, internal management, and engineers to design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for AI-powered products solutions
- Implementing and enforcing user centered designs, streamlining processes, conducting performance metrics, and enhancing overall performance multiple projects
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in UI/UX design and related technologies to create visual designs leading to a 20% increase in positive customer experience.
UI/UX Designer
Deal
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Re-designed mobile apps for both IOS and Android and invented creative features adhering to user needs and current trends to increase monthly revenue by 27%
- Conducted user research and user testing and optimized and iterated on designs based on user feedback, resulting in a 20% increase in user satisfaction.
- Balanced functionality requirements with visual appeal when creating interface elements like buttons, menus, forms while adhering to established brand guidelines.
UX/UI Designer
Upwork
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Implemented a new user-centered design process while following design principles, typography, and color theory resulting in a 60% reduction in time to market for new products
- Delivered low & high-fidelity wireframes, workflows, mockups, and prototypes for 2+ mobile Apps and 2+ web and dashboard designs for various clients.
- Championed a user-centric mindset within the organization by advocating for UX/UI best practices in meetings, presentations, and internal communications.
Education
Human Computer Interaction (HCI) - Computer Interactions
CareerFoundry
Online 05.2020 - 2020.05
UX/UI Design -
Coursera
Online 02.2020 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Science in International resources - International Relations
United States International University (USIU)
Nairobi, Kenya 12.2011 - 2015.05
Skills
Wireframing and mockups
undefinedTimeline
Freelance Senior UX Designer
Freelance
11.2023 - Current
UI/UX Product Designer
Infogito
03.2023 - 12.2023
UI/UX Designer
Deal
10.2022 - 10.2023
UX/UI Designer
Upwork
06.2020 - 07.2022
Human Computer Interaction (HCI) - Computer Interactions
CareerFoundry
05.2020 - 2020.05
UX/UI Design -
Coursera
02.2020 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Science in International resources - International Relations
United States International University (USIU)
12.2011 - 2015.05
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