Kelly Umerah
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Kelly Umerah

UX Designer in Nigeria

I am driven by a passion for building user-centric and engaging products that solve real-world problems and align with business goals

A year ago

About

UX Designer with 4+ years of experience and expertise in creating initial design concepts using a human-centered approach, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative business strategies.

With a proven track record of optimizing user experience through innovative and user-friendly perspectives, I have contributed to the development of exceptional web and mobile applications recognized on a global scale.

I am open to work.

Work Experience

2023 — 2023
Florida
  • Collaborated closely with the stakeholders and development team to align UX design decisions with the business objectives.

  • Designed a clear, concise, and user-friendly onboarding process.

  • Designed the app's user interface, implementing a clean and intuitive design that reduced clutter and improved visual hierarchy.

2022 — 2023
California
  • Designed an engaging and visually stunning flip card game, resulting in a 30% increase in the app's user engagement.

  • Utilized card sorting and user feedback techniques, resulting in a 25% reduction in UI navigation errors and a 20% increase in task completion rates.

  • Conducted extensive research on user preferences and gaming trends and analyzed data from surveys and user reviews.

  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders and developers, providing comprehensive design handoff documentation.

2023 — 2023
United States
  • Achieved a captivating visual identity for 9Fiest by meticulously selecting a vibrant color palette that evoked emotions and resonated with the target audience and the brand’s mission.

  • Created captivating motion graphics animations that provided users with an immersive experience of the digital art and collectibles world, driving interest and participation in NFT technology.

  • Developed an intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interface that optimized the user experience.

  • Established a cohesive and visually appealing brand presence by integrating the carefully selected color palette into the user interface, motion graphics, and marketing materials, reinforcing brand recognition.

2021 — 2022
Nigeria
  • Aligned business objectives with user goals to drive profitability and create compelling user experiences.

  • Fostered collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to effectively translate business requirements into innovative design solutions.

  • Conducted comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research to glean valuable insights for design ideation and the development of user personas, ensuring a user-centric UI/UX approach.

  • Strategically evaluated top Fintech marketplaces to optimize design concepts and seize potential business opportunities.

  • Crafted a sophisticated Fintech product site map and information architecture, prioritizing user needs and addressing pain points.

  • Implemented a robust design system and produced high-fidelity prototypes for responsive web and mobile interfaces using Figma.

2021 — 2021
UI UX Design Intern at SideHustle
Nigeria
  • Utilizing my strong empathy skills, I actively collaborated with team members, and understood users while leveraging design tools including Figma, Adobe XD, etc to develop information architecture, wireframes, and innovative designs for various digital products.

  • Participated in design work reviews, assessing interns' techniques in meeting user experience objectives.

  • Demonstrated unwavering dedication to capstone projects, resulting in a 28% increase in team productivity.

2021 — 2021
Nigeria
  • Created high-detailed web banners for project white paper, and motion graphic designs for marketing and advertisement purposes.

  • Illustrated design ideas using a mood board, and created easy-to-use, high-fidelity prototypes for GAP’s web application.

  • Conducted a comprehensive competitive analysis of the blockchain industry, informing the integration of relevant features to optimize overall functionality.

  • Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of UI/UX criteria.

  • Clearly conceptualized and communicated brilliant design solutions to the client and demonstrated strong verbal and written communication.

2021

This project involved the conceptualization of a fast and secured crypto exchange app catering to the needs of cryptocurrency users.

Certifications

2023
2021

Credential ID: SH-IT-0077614

2020

Credential ID: UC-9826cce0-43e1-415b-8b02-6feb28fc02dc

2020
LinkedIn
Behance