About

Highly innovative UI/UX Designer with 3+ years of experience transforming complex challenges into intuitive, accessible, and high-impact digital experiences. Proven ability to elevate user satisfaction by 30%, streamline workflows, and drive conversion for diverse clients across multiple industries. Eager to leverage expertise in product design, user research, and scalable design systems to create thoughtful, user-centered solutions for a forward-thinking organization.

Work

CodeDr
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UI/UX Designer

Remote, Worldwide, WW

Summary

Owned end-to-end product design processes and led the development of scalable design systems for Menturr, ensuring user-centered experiences across client projects.

Highlights

Owned and directed product design initiatives across multiple platforms for Menturr, consistently exceeding client expectations for user experience and functionality.

Defined and implemented scalable, accessible design systems, establishing a cohesive visual language and improving design efficiency across all projects.

Collaborated closely with engineers and founders to translate complex requirements into thoughtful, user-centered experiences, ensuring seamless product delivery.

Recognized as the primary design authority and go-to expert for all client projects, consistently delivering high-quality, impactful design solutions.

Emmsdan Industries
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UI/UX Designer

Remote, Worldwide, WW

Summary

Led the redesign of Kirgawa, a robust event management tool, enhancing user satisfaction and engagement through comprehensive UX/UI strategies.

Highlights

Orchestrated the complete redesign of Kirgawa, a robust event management tool, from initial concept to high-fidelity UI, significantly modernizing the platform's user experience.

Led comprehensive user research, created detailed task flows, and conducted rigorous testing of early prototypes, ensuring design decisions were data-driven and user-validated.

Boosted user satisfaction by 30% through clear, iterative updates and responsive design, directly impacting user engagement and retention.

Developed and delivered strong UX writing that enhanced user comprehension and engagement, improving overall usability and reducing support inquiries.

OpenRefine
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UI/UX Designer

Remote, Worldwide, WW

Summary

Streamlined complex reconciliation workflows and enhanced global accessibility for OpenRefine through targeted UI/UX improvements.

Highlights

Simplified complex workflows within the reconciliation dialog, reducing user friction and improving efficiency for data management tasks.

Enhanced visual hierarchy and streamlined interactions, resulting in a more intuitive and user-friendly interface for OpenRefine users.

Improved accessibility and resolved critical localization bugs, introducing multilingual support to make OpenRefine globally inclusive.

Contributed to a more robust and accessible open-source platform, directly impacting user reach and satisfaction for a diverse international user base.

Freelance
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Designer & UI/UX Consultant

Remote, Worldwide, WW

Summary

Provided comprehensive UX/UI design and consulting services to a diverse portfolio of African and international clients, driving conversion and user engagement.

Highlights

Delivered end-to-end UX/UI design solutions for a diverse range of African and international clients, spanning rentals (Olarview), logistics (Kabazin Ventures), and ride-sharing (Tyende).

Conducted in-depth market and user research to inform design strategies, ensuring solutions were tailored to specific user needs and business objectives.

Created intuitive platforms and conversion-focused landing pages that enhanced user experience and achieved client business goals.

Managed multiple client projects concurrently, consistently delivering high-quality design work on time and within budget, fostering strong client relationships.

Outreachy
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UI/UX Designer & Technical Writer

Remote, Worldwide, WW

Summary

Contributed to open-source projects by auditing UI patterns, developing new design workflows, and creating clear technical documentation.

Highlights

Audited and remediated outdated UI patterns, contributing to a more consistent and modern user experience across projects.

Developed and integrated new design workflows, enhancing collaboration and efficiency within the design and development teams.

Co-created comprehensive documentation with developers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date resources for project contributors.

Authored clear GitHub documentation that significantly improved onboarding and contribution processes for new designers, reducing ramp-up time.

Zuri Internships
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UI/UX Design Intern

Remote, Worldwide, WW

Summary

Gained foundational UI/UX design and agile sprint experience while contributing to the development of eCare, a telemedicine application.

Highlights

Designed end-to-end user flows and high-fidelity UI for eCare, a telemedicine application, contributing to a seamless user journey.

Supported media engagement and internal communications via Slack tools, fostering team collaboration and project transparency.

Gained foundational experience in agile sprint methodologies, contributing to efficient project delivery and iterative design processes.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build and refine design elements, ensuring alignment with project goals and user needs.

Lydia Amadi Chinyere

UI/UX Designer
Lagos, Nigeria, Remote, Nigeria.

Education

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Political and Administrative Studies

ALT Product School
N/A, Worldwide, WW

Certificate

Product Design

Courses

Product Design

Scrimba
N/A, Worldwide, WW

Certificate

Frontend Development

Courses

Frontend Development

Skills

Product Design

User-Centered Design, Design Strategy, Product Roadmapping, Feature Prioritization, Agile Methodologies, Design Systems.

UI/UX Design

User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Information Architecture, Interaction Design.

User Research & Testing

Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Interviews, Surveys, Persona Development, Journey Mapping.

User Flows

Flow Mapping, Task Analysis, User Journey Optimization, Workflow Simplification.

Visual Design

Graphic Design, Typography, Color Theory, Layout Design, Branding, Iconography.

Responsive Design

Mobile-First Design, Cross-Platform Compatibility, Fluid Layouts, Adaptive Design.

Prototyping

High-Fidelity Prototyping, Low-Fidelity Prototyping, Interactive Prototypes, Figma Prototypes, InVision.

Web Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Frontend Frameworks (e.g., React, Vue), Version Control (Git).

Technical Writing

Documentation, Content Strategy, Information Architecture, GitHub Documentation, User Guides.

Localization & Accessibility

Multilingual Support, WCAG Compliance, Inclusive Design, Internationalization.

References

Dr. Lozana Rossenova

Post-doc Researcher, Open Science Lab at TIB | lozanarossenova.com | lozana.rossenova@tib.eu

Emmanuel Daniels

CEO / Founder, Emmsdan Industries | emmanuel.daniel@emmsdan.com

Antonin Delpeuch

Maintainer, OpenRefine | antonin@delpeuch.eu | antonin.delpeuch.eu