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UX / UI / FED & BRANDING UX / UI / FED & BRANDING
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Product Designer with expertise in UX, UI, front-end development, and brand identity . I craft visually engaging, user-focused digital experiences that align with business goals . My portfolio reflects a blend of creativity, technical skill, and strategic thinking across a range of successful projects.

Profile

Credentials
I design digital experiences that simplify complex financial ecosystems. By translating customer needs into intuitive platforms, from investment dashboards and portals to mobile apps and advisor tools. I help banks, insurers, and asset managers deliver meaningful value through digital platforms.
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Experience
I’ve been designing and building digital products for over two decades, and I still love it. From fintech systems and investment dashboards to mobile apps and interactive customer experiences. My background in UX, UI, front-end development, and multimedia design helps me create products that connect users to brands in meaningful ways.
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Education
From early studies in graphic design and programming to mastering modern digital product design. I’ve built a strong foundation in HTML, jQuery, multimedia, and UX/UI design through both formal courses and hands-on experience, with training from Wits Tech, Parktown College, Hatfield BC, Udemy and more recently, IxDF.
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Skills

Product design
I design digital products that put users first. My skillset covers the full product design process, from UX research, wireframes and user flows to high-fidelity UI design and interactive prototypes. I know how to balance business goals with user needs, and I’m just as comfortable mapping journeys as I am polishing pixels. Whether it's shaping product strategy or jumping into Figma, I’m all about building useful, usable, and beautiful digital experiences.
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Front end dev
I enjoy bringing designs to life with clean, responsive code. With front-end development, I bridge the gap between design and functionality, making sure what users see actually works the way it should. I work mostly with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Bootstrap, turning mockups into smooth, interactive experiences. Whether it’s a custom landing page, dashboard, or full web app, I care about performance, accessibility, and pixel-perfect implementation.
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Brand engineering
I help brands look sharp, feel consistent, and tell better stories. From logos and visual identities to motion graphics and marketing assets, I’ve worked across every touchpoint to build brand systems that scale. Whether it’s launching something new or refreshing what’s already there, I bring a design-led approach to brand strategy, creative direction, and production, making sure everything from social posts to product UIs feels part of the same story.
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Work

Clients Served

Absa
Aecom
Alfa Romeo
Axiz
Barclays
Bestmed
Chrysler
D-Link
Dodge
Falcorp
FIAT
IBM
JEEP
Karcher
Mahindra
Mercedes Benz
MidCity
Mitsubishi
Nutun
Porsche
Sanlam
Smart
SsangYong
USAID

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