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Hire DolphDolph Colón DieuDonné
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
New York, NY, United States
Toptal Member Since
July 18, 2022
With 25 years of global leadership, Dolph DieuDonne is unmatched in team management and innovation. He's been a director, C-level UX consultant, and AI/ML expert. Specializing in both general and narrow AI, Dolph brings cutting-edge solutions to any enterprise. His deep expertise in Agile, design thinking, and emerging tech like blockchain sets him apart. Dolph doesn't just lead; he revolutionizes, transforming complex challenges into groundbreaking solutions.
Work Experience
C-level UX Consultant and Researcher
2021 - PRESENT
KPMG
- Managed, led, and inspired teams from A to Z in product development and team equity building. Took deep dives into the Agile and design thinking methodologies, design systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
- Used Figma Expert and Sketch. Developed Atomic Design methodology libraries in Figma to quickly deliver low- and high-fidelity prototypes. Also handled Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
- Created interactive prototypes and wireframes. Handled UX strategy and process, user interface and visual design, mockups, visual style guides, usability tests, user testing, and usability studies. Applied Lean UX, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
- Worked on award-winning B2B and B2C enterprise applications with robust features, refined enough for the speedy delivery of the phase one MVP.
- Improved machine learning and enterprise challenges by continuously asking interesting questions. Used the Q-learning reinforced learning algorithm, giving clear goals to our aggregation tools.
- Created training and test sets for supervised learning using the k-nearest neighbors (KNN) algorithm and regression analysis. Trained the team to understand when to use semi-supervised learning strategies and transductive reasoning methods.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Maze, Teams, Jira, Adobe, Product Design, Web App Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Web App UX, Web App UI, UX Design, User Journeys, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Android, iOS, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Web Design, System Design, Desktop App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Websites, Web UI, SaaS Design, B2C, Marketplaces, Visual Design, Gamification, Mobile Apps, Motivation, Brand Guidelines, Presentation Design, Dashboard Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Research Reports, Web 3.0, Discovery Workshops, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Marketing Strategy, Mobile User Acquisition, Digital Marketing Strategy, B2C Marketing, Marketing, WebApp, Web Applications, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, Prototyping, User Testing, User Onboarding, Interaction Design (IxD), Design Systems, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Procreate, Character Illustration, Mobile Design, UX Wireframes, Social Media, Marketplace Design, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Covers, Social Media Design, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, 3D Animation, 3D Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Event Branding, B2B, UX Architecture, Design Validation, Interactive Prototypes, Card Sorting, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Presentations, Ethnography, 2D Animation, Video Editing, Digital Marketing Design, MockFlow, Data Visualization
Director of User Experience and Research
2018 - 2021
Infosys
- Won the Kraft-Heinz Excellence in UX design award for the internal design of the global market's information distribution app.
- Used our expansive data with selected algorithms for unsupervised learning.
- Handled mobile UX design, user experience design, user-centered design, information architecture, user flows, site maps, and user research.
- Used Figma, Marvel, and the entire Adobe Creative Suite. Followed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and created interactive prototypes and wireframes.
Technologies: A/B Testing, Adobe Creative Suite, App UX, Adobe, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Design, Digital Creative Direction, UX Research, UI Research, Product Design, Web App Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Web App UX, Web App UI, UX Design, User Journeys, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Android, iOS, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Web Design, System Design, Desktop App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Websites, Web UI, SaaS Design, Non-fungible Tokens (NFT), Visual Design, Gamification, Mobile Apps, Motivation, Brand Guidelines, Presentation Design, Dashboard Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Research Reports, Web 3.0, Discovery Workshops, Blockchain, Digital Banking, Cryptocurrency, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Marketing Strategy, Mobile User Acquisition, Digital Marketing Strategy, B2C Marketing, Marketing, WebApp, Web Applications, Healthcare, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, Prototyping, User Testing, User Onboarding, Interaction Design (IxD), Design Systems, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Procreate, Character Illustration, Mobile Design, UX Wireframes, Social Media, Marketplace Design, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Covers, Social Media Design, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, 3D Animation, 3D Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, B2B, UX Architecture, Design Validation, Interactive Prototypes, Card Sorting, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Presentations, Ethnography, Video Editing, Digital Marketing Design, MockFlow, Data Visualization
Lead Senior Consultant and UX/UI Designer
2015 - 2018
Saatchi & Saatchi
- Presented designs and concepts remotely, bringing fresh ideas to each client meeting and providing feedback when necessary. Created presentations, print, and marketing materials for the sales team.
- Participated in client calls, understanding their needs and working to present wireframes, logos, color schemes, and images that effectively communicate their business objectives.
- Developed expert-level knowledge of competitive and complementary experiences to bring new design ideas to projects.
- Created sophisticated design solutions across several platforms—web for PC and Mac, and mobile web and apps for tablets and mobile phones.
Technologies: A/B Testing, UX Research, UI Research, Product Design, Web App Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Web App UX, Web App UI, UX Design, User Journeys, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Android, iOS, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Websites, Web UI, SaaS Design, B2C, Visual Design, Mobile Apps, Motivation, Brand Guidelines, Character Design, Presentation Design, Visual Identity, Design Thinking, User Research, Research Reports, Web 3.0, Discovery Workshops, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Marketing Strategy, Mobile User Acquisition, B2C Marketing, Marketing, WebApp, Web Applications, Healthcare, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, Cosmetics, Prototyping, User Testing, Interaction Design (IxD), Interface Design, Design Leadership, Procreate, Character Illustration, Digital Coloring, Mobile Design, Animation, UX Wireframes, Social Media, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Covers, Social Media Design, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, 3D Animation, 3D Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Event Branding, B2B, UX Architecture, Design Validation, Interactive Prototypes, Card Sorting, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Presentations, Video Editing, Digital Marketing Design, MockFlow, Data Visualization, Consumer Products
Lead Senior UX/UI Consultant
2014 - 2015
Availity
- Enabled an Agile workspace with UX as a shared resource. Worked cross-functionally with product and senior C-level managers to align product development scope and create early UX enrollment.
- Translated marketing requirements, user needs, and input from cross-functional teams into innovative user-centric solutions and lean UX.
- Introduced just-in-case items and Lean UX among the enterprise. Created enterprise-specific UX maturity scales with metrics aligned with the needs of healthcare providers and our organization.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to increase UX awareness and maturity among the enterprise, enhancing buy-in among product managers and owners.
- Developed a 5-hour workshop for persona development that increased UX awareness and created a shorthand for the cross-functional alignment of product needs and future development goals.
Technologies: A/B Testing, Adobe, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Design, Web App Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Web App UX, Web App UI, UX Design, User Journeys, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Android, iOS, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Web Design, Desktop App Design, Websites, Web UI, SaaS Design, B2C, Visual Design, Mobile Apps, Motivation, Brand Guidelines, Presentation Design, Visual Identity, Design Thinking, User Research, Research Reports, Discovery Workshops, Digital Banking, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Marketing Strategy, Mobile User Acquisition, Marketing, WebApp, Web Applications, Healthcare, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, Prototyping, User Testing, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Character Illustration, Digital Coloring, Mobile Design, UX Wireframes, Social Media, Marketplace Design, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Covers, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, Adobe After Effects, B2B, UX Architecture, Design Validation, Interactive Prototypes, Card Sorting, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Presentations, Ethnography, Video Editing, Digital Marketing Design, Data Visualization
C-level UX/UI Consultant
2006 - 2014
URA Productions Inc.
- Consulted diverse clients, including Digital Kitchen, Saatchi and Saatchi LA, The Cimarron Group, Neoganda, Webersh and Wick, The Famous Group, and Woo Agency.
- Designed the UI and website for PlayStation 4, working directly with the current CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida, and The Famous Group to reinvent the UI of PS4.
- Created brand-driven work for The Queen Latifah Show, The Twilight Film Franchise, SONY, Samsung, Toyota, Universal Film, NBC, and more.
- Acted as a UX and creative lead of a cross-functional team where everyone was able to participate, contribute, and grow. Generated progressive ideas for top industry and award-winning products like Play Station 4, Puma, and Lenovo.
Technologies: A/B Testing, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Art Direction, App Design, Cinema 4D, Digital Product Design, Digital Creative Direction, eCommerce UX, Web App Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Web App UI, UX Design, User Journeys, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Mobile UX Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), B2C, Marketplaces, Visual Design, Branding, Illustration, Motivation, Brand Guidelines, Character Design, Presentation Design, Visual Identity, Early-stage Startups, Design Thinking, User Research, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Marketing Strategy, Mobile User Acquisition, Go-to-market Strategy, B2C Marketing, WebApp, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Fashion & Beauty, Skincare, Cosmetics, Prototyping, User Testing, Typography, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Character Illustration, Mobile Design, UX Wireframes, Social Media, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, Adobe After Effects, Event Branding, Design Validation, Card Sorting, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Presentations, Video Editing, Digital Marketing Design, Data Visualization, Consumer Products
Creative Multimedia Consultant (Interactive)
2006 - 2008
PI Interactive
- Directed and edited commercials for online use. Contributed as a fashion photographer and articulated with French photographers like Cyril Lagel and Ian Abela for Versace.
- Performed the roles of partner, creative director, and copywriter for over 20 French and Italian companies.
- Worked with various clients, including Versace, Louis Vuitton Italy, Porsche Fashion, Vera Wang, John Fluevog, Iceberg, 944 Magazine, Vogue Magazine, Angeleno Magazine, BEBE, GUESS Jeans, and Marciano.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Digital Creative Direction, TV, Web App Design, User Experience (UX), Web App UI, User Journeys, Mobile App Design, iOS, Web Design, WordPress, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Websites, User Interface (UI), SaaS Design, B2C, Branding, Illustration, Motivation, Brand Guidelines, Character Design, Presentation Design, Visual Identity, Early-stage Startups, Discovery Workshops, Digital Banking, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Mobile User Acquisition, Go-to-market Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, WebApp, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, Skincare, Cosmetics, User Testing, Typography, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Character Illustration, Digital Coloring, 2D, Mobile Design, Animation, UX Wireframes, Social Media, Marketplace Design, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Covers, Social Media Design, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, 3D Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Event Branding, B2B, UX Architecture, Design Validation, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Presentations, 2D Animation, Video Editing, Data Visualization, Consumer Products
Creative Multimedia Consultant (Interactive)
2003 - 2006
k2sports.com
- Handled cable video production and development for ESPN, managing the design staff, developing project proposals, and presenting concepts to Paintball Division clients.
- Attended and developed brainstorming meetings, conducted sessions with key production stakeholders, and planned future development and product goals.
- Collaborated with Walmart executives to develop a paintball product that met their line pricing and packaging requirements.
- Wrote creative briefs. Assisted in assessing communication needs and presenting the communication concept and plan, including travel abroad to Berlin, Paris, Venice, and Budapest to promote paintball competition and involvement.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Sport Branding, Web App Design, Web App UI, Mobile App Design, iOS, Web Design, WordPress, Websites, User Interface (UI), B2C, Visual Design, Branding, Illustration, Motivation, Creative Direction, Brand Guidelines, Character Design, Presentation Design, Visual Identity, Discovery Workshops, Mobile User Acquisition, Go-to-market Strategy, B2C Marketing, WebApp, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, User Testing, Typography, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Character Illustration, Digital Coloring, 2D, Mobile Design, Animation, UX Wireframes, Social Media, Marketplace Design, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Covers, Social Media Design, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, 3D Animation, 3D Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, B2B, UX Architecture, Design Validation, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Ethnography, 2D Animation, Video Editing, Data Visualization, Consumer Products
Creative Director (Interactive)
1998 - 2003
GREY INTERACTIVE
- Joined Grey as the youngest creative director in its history. Managed CoverGirl, Pantene, M&M, Twix, Autobytel.com, Liz Claiborne, Robert Allen Design, and Post Cereals.
- Developed brainstorming meetings, conducted brainstorming sessions with crucial production stakeholders, and planned future development and product goals.
- Took part in the award-winning team for Pantene and CoverGirl. Learned expert-level brand management and development on internet best practices with a knowledgeable team.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising Design, Product Design, Web App Design, Web App UI, Mobile App Design, iOS, Web Design, WordPress, Websites, User Interface (UI), B2C, Visual Design, Branding, Illustration, Mobile Apps, Motivation, Creative Direction, Brand Guidelines, Character Design, Presentation Design, Visual Identity, Discovery Workshops, Digital Banking, Go-to-market Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, B2C Marketing, WebApp, Healthcare, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, Skincare, Cosmetics, User Testing, Typography, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Character Illustration, Digital Coloring, 2D, Mobile Design, UX Wireframes, Marketplace Design, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Covers, Social Media Design, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, 3D Animation, 3D Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Event Branding, B2B, UX Architecture, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, Presentations, 2D Animation, Video Editing, Consumer Products
Creative Director (IPCG) Information Architect
1997 - 1998
Merrill
- Managed a large team of developers, designers, and information and user experience architects.
- Collaborated with the IPCG CEO, Winthrop Smith, to develop a user-friendly browser for an international private client group.
- Interfaced with financial consultants worldwide to get feedback on all design ideas and collect qualitative data.
- Played an important role in developing and maintaining an online presence for the Be Bullish campaign to attract a younger market to machine learning.
Technologies: A/B Testing, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Web App UI, WordPress, Websites, User Interface (UI), B2C, Marketplaces, Visual Design, Branding, Illustration, Motivation, Creative Direction, Brand Guidelines, Character Design, Presentation Design, Visual Identity, Discovery Workshops, Digital Banking, Go-to-market Strategy, WebApp, Brand Development, Brand Identity, Brand Design, Beauty Products, Fashion & Beauty, User Testing, Typography, Interface Design, Design Leadership, Character Illustration, Digital Coloring, 2D, Mobile Design, Animation, Marketplace Design, Icon Design, Vector Art, Responsive UI, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Content, Social Media Design, PDF Design, Digital Marketing, SEO Tools, SEO Marketing, Growth Marketing, Growth, Logo Design, Webflow, Webflow CMS, 3D Animation, Adobe After Effects, B2B, UX Architecture, UX Wireflows, User Behavior, User Surveys, Research, 2D Animation, Video Editing, Consumer Products
Education
1992 - 1997
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York - New York, USA
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