Benny Aarup

UX & UI Designer in Bangkok, Thailand

Member since April 16, 2015

Benny is a Danish lead UX/UI designer and published UX expert who designs complex UX/UI solutions for a growing client base of global brands. His methodology includes a mathematical approach based on a design standard that adheres to a calm Nordic simplicity pivoting around intense, friendly, and interconnected functionality. Benny's public client list includes Bridgestone, MasterCard, Dubai EXPO, EBSCO Information Services, and DFJ.

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Digital Design

CERF Cloud Streaming
- Dashboard Design
- Dark UIs
- Analytical Dashboards
FitLab | Dashboard for Social Media Affiliates
- Dashboards
- UI Design
- Wireframing
- Fitness
- Affiliate Marketing
- UX Design
Victoria's Secret | Lingerie
- eCommerce
- UI Design
- Online Shopping
- UX Design
- Web UI
- Website Redesign
FOREX Pro - Edtech Platform Landing Page
- Landing Page Design
- Edtech
- Web Applications
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Web UI
- Videos
- Forex Trading
- Learning
TurtleSpace - Enterprise Intranet Solution
- Web Applications
- Intranets
- User Experience (UX)
Astoria | Coffee Machines
- eCommerce Design
- UI Design
- Redesign
- Landing Page Design
- Landing Page Optimization
- Branding
- Consumer Branding
Fetch - Parcel Tracking
- Mobile Apps
- iOS App Design
- Mobile UX Design
- Mobile UI
- Mobile App UI
Liontári | CIO Executive Dashboard
- Dashboard Design
- Analytic Design
- Responsive UI

Employment

Author
2020 - 2020
UX Design Dictionary
- Authored the world's first UX design dictionary uxdesigndictionary.com with more than 2000 entries.
- Performed extensive research on UX terminology and jargon.
- Led the production team from conceptualization to book publication.
Technologies: Books, UX, UX Design
Lead Full-stack UX/UI Designer
2019 - 2020
Bridgestone (via Toptal)
- Led the UX process for a product with more than 140,000 users.
- Delivered a responsive dashboard portal powered by Power BI.
- Designed a component-based design system symbol library in Sketch.
- Implemented the responsive front-end framework in HTML, CSS and, JavaScript.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS3, HTML, Sketch
Lead Full-stack UX/UI Designer
2018 - 2019
DP World (via Toptal)
- Designed and developed a container tracking dashboard and an import permit dashboard for Dubai Trade.
- Designed an import permit dashboard for Dubai EXPO 2020 that will help country representatives of the participating nations in the DE2020 submit and manage the import requests for goods used in the country's pavilions during the DE2020.
- Created a UX management framework to support decision-making for the UX strategy, including Gantt Charts, heuristic principles, and risk assessment.
- Built a component-based design system symbol library in Sketch.
Technologies: CSS3, HTML5, Sketch
Senior UX/UI Designer
2017 - 2018
Samhaeng
- Designed and developed a comprehensive Sketch symbol library for EBSCO-funded FOLIO.org—an open-source library services platform.
- Designed and animated numerous UX animations using Principle for FOLIO.org.
- Designed UX patterns for the flexible and modular library systems.
Technologies: Principle, Sketch
Lead UX/UI Designer
2016 - 2016
MasterCard
- Worked with a range of pan-Asian in-house business development teams to translate business requirements into tangible mobile payment design solutions.
- Presented the solutions to the MasterCard executive team to achieve funding approval during the annual regional meetup.
- Created a component-based design system symbol library in Sketch.
- Designed business case PowerPoint presentations for the winning product owners' business case, which led to funding approval.
Technologies: Sketch
WordPress Developer
2016 - 2016
Baeldung (via Toptal)
- Redesigned and developed a WordPress theme for a Java and Spring community site with more than 300,000 monthly users.
- Helped the founder formulating the initial style guide.
- Developed a WordPress theme using Bootstrap 3 based on the design style guide.
- Developed a custom dropdown responsive menu from scratch.
Technologies: WordPress, Bootstrap, CSS3, HTML5, Sketch
Head of Digital
2014 - 2015
PingingU
- Worked with C-level stakeholders to create the design and development vision of the company brand identity.
- Conceptualized the product and market approach and oversaw the development of the company's launch website.
- Initiated and maintained the company's social media team.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, User Interface (UI)
Lead UX/UI Designer
2012 - 2015
Aarup.me
- Designed and developed digital web experiences for a wide client base of global brands and personalities.
- Designed comprehensive component libraries in Figma and Sketch.
- Helped a range of international brands to deliver on their digital aspirations.
Technologies: AngularJS, Bootstrap, WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, Brand Identity, User Interface (UI)
International Marketing Director
2013 - 2013
Century Properties
- Initiated and advised the largest real estate developer in the Philippines on preliminary sale activities in the Chinese marketplace.
- Developed the project website for Trump Tower Manila.
- Created a project website for the Acqua Iguazu project by Starck.
Technologies: WordPress, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, User Interface (UI)
iOS App Development Consultant
2012 - 2012
Copenhagen Creators
- Led a team toward strengthening the visual appeal of a client's app concept.
- Planned and executed a two-day workshop with the production team and client.
- Engaged with C-level stakeholders and formulated strategy to enhance earnings.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, Wireframing
Business Development Analyst
2011 - 2012
KMD
- Created and delivered IT solutions for local and central governments and private markets for one of Denmark's leading IT and software companies.
- Contributed to projects that generated revenue upwards of DKK 4.7B in 2013.
- Conceptualized the strategic product development for a unified digital citizen access point solution.
Technologies: Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Professional Degree in User Experience Design
2012 - 2012
Copenhagen School of Design and Technology - Copenhagen
Bachelor of Science Degree in Asian Culture, Language, and Economy
2006 - 2010
Copenhagen Business School - Copenhagen
Exchange Semester in Business Administration and Chinese Language
2008 - 2008
Ramkhamhaeng University - Bangkok

Experience

Web App UI8 years
Dashboard Design8 years
UX Design6 years
Dashboards5 years
iOS UI Design4 years
UI Animation3 years
Sketch3 years
Figma2 years

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