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Designer
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Toptal Member Since
March 28, 2022
Joshua, a seasoned product designer with six years of expertise, excels in crafting visually captivating and user-centric software. He simplifies intricate concepts into intuitive designs through research, wireframing, rapid prototyping, and more. Joshua is proficient in tools like Figma and Webflow. He thrives in cross-functional collaborations, fostering clear communication and teamwork. As a true leader, his passion for learning keeps him at the forefront of design trends and technologies.
Portfolio
Work Experience
UX/UI Designer
2022 - 2023
Game On!
- Orchestrated the end-to-end design process for the cross-platform mobile and web app for Game On!, leading to a unique data-driven mental health provider for athletes, with 10,000 downloads and $300,000 in revenue within the first three months of launch.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions and open communication within the startup, enabling seamless collaboration with all stakeholders and contributing to a 30% increase in cross-functional team productivity.
- Conducted user research and interviewed potential users and users of competitor apps, gathering important user feedback during testing and after launch to validate design decisions using strategic surveys, tools, and methodologies.
- Built a comprehensive brand identity, guidelines, and design system, streamlining the design process by 80%.
- Aided development by providing clear and detailed design documentation, facilitating a seamless transition from design to development. Reducing development time and minimizing design-related issues during implementation.
Technologies: Figma, Webflow, Product Design, Prototyping, Design Systems, Branding, Landing Page Design, Mobile App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Leadership, User Research, Visual Design, UX Design, Mobile Design, Responsive Web Apps, Software as a Service (SaaS)
UI Designer
2022 - 2022
Sinopia Olive
- Collaborated with the co-founders to execute a comprehensive redesign of the calculatr.org website, utilizing Figma as the primary design tool.
- Developed a bespoke design system that was instrumental in the execution of this project.
- Engaged in dynamic discussions and adjustments with the co-founders via Slack throughout the development process of the web app calculator.
Technologies: Figma, UI Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Design, Web
UX/UI Designer
2022 - 2022
Good
- Redesigned GoodAtMarketing’s website using Figma, focusing on user experience, which increased user engagement by 15%.
- Developed a design system for GoodAtMarketing, streamlining the design process and improving efficiency by 10%.
- Applied a similar approach to NanoDent's website redesign, tailoring the design to their unique brand identity.
- Elevated websites to their responsive versions, resulting in a 5% increase in traffic.
Technologies: Figma, UI Design, Prototyping, Design Systems, Landing Page Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Design, Landing Page Optimization, Web
Product Designer
2020 - 2022
An Online Freelance Agency, USA
- Designed a web app for campaign managers, streamlining the process of searching and booking diverse social media influencers. This resulted in a 10% increase in bookings and a more diverse range of influencers represented.
- Created an online Spanish bookstore, providing detailed book information and price comparisons. This user-centric approach led to a 15% increase in user logins and a 25% increase in book sales.
- Developed a web and mobile driving test app for a German driving school, improving users' knowledge of driving rules and ethics. This led to a 5% increase in users passing their driving tests on the first attempt.
- Built a Webflow website for a Web 3.0 database, hosting comprehensive information about various Web 3.0 websites. This resulted in a 20% increase in site traffic and improved the site's SEO ranking.
Technologies: Figma, Webflow, Product Design, Prototyping, Design Systems, Branding, Landing Page Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web3, Dashboard Design, UX Design, Responsive Web Apps, Software as a Service (SaaS), Web
Product Designer
2020 - 2022
KWG Softworks
- Collaborated with a global agile team on multiple projects. Despite the remote work setting, I achieved effective time management, communication, and coordination using tools such as Slack, Jira, and other project management software.
- Created responsive high-fidelity mockups and Figma prototype for PYLI, a SAAS Web dashboard with multiple users and levels. With a focus on usability and fluid user experience, resulting in an immediate adoption by the parent company Auto-Tracts.
- Built the two-end-user mobile app for listing and renting gym spaces called mPwr, Using quantitative research, ideation, and an aesthetically pleasing and user-centered UI, prioritizing user-friendliness.
- Designed a scaleable dashboard to facilitate efficient management of the mPwr app, implementing data visualization and real-time financial and inventory tracking tools, and more, aiding admins effectively in their job.
Technologies: Figma, Product Design, Design Systems, UX Design, Responsive Web Apps, Software as a Service (SaaS), UI Prototyping, Mobile Prototypes, High-fidelity Prototypes, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Mobile UI Design, Dashboards, SaaS Design, Web App Design, Web App UI, Web App UX, SaaS, Data Visualization, MVP Design, Responsive UI, Mobile UI, Mobile UX, Web UX Design, Web UI Design, Website Redesign, Interactive Design, Responsive Design, Rapid Prototyping, Web UI, Web UX, High-fidelity Mockups, Mobile Apps, B2B, B2C, Interactive UI, Navigation, Navigation Design, Email Template Design, UX Wireframes, UX Research, Information Architecture (IA), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Mobile App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboard Design, User Flows, Mobile Design
Product Designer
2020 - 2020
Vergly
- Designed an operating system integrated with the blockchain and running on the web, allowing it to run decentralized and offer its token for operating system payments and transactions.
- Created wireframes and mockups for a video streaming app that runs cross-platform on several devices and the web.
- Designed wireframes and mockups for an automobile trading app, allowing users to sell, bid, and buy cars.
Technologies: Figma, Product Design, Prototyping, Design Systems, Mobile App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web3, Finance, Visual Design, Web Design
UI/UX Designer
2018 - 2020
LinuxJobber
- Created new mockups and redesigns of LinuxJobber's web pages.
- Conducted research and created mockups and prototypes for LinuxJobber classrooms in which students took courses online and remotely.
- Used the Agile methodology and learned the basics of project and team management while working in a small team of designers and developers.
Technologies: Figma, UI Design, Landing Page Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Design, Landing Page Optimization, Web
UI/UX Designer
2017 - 2020
Stargrade
- Spearheaded the design process for the SOSHA Life mobile app, focusing on creating an intuitive interface for event ticketing. This enhanced the overall user experience and made ticket purchasing and event access seamless.
- Took charge of designing the mobile app, emphasizing efficiency and ease of use in managing facility access. The user-friendly interface and thoughtful design ensured that users could efficiently navigate the app's features for FAMS.
- Implemented comprehensive design systems in Figma for both apps. These design systems streamlined the design process, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness in the app's visual elements.
Technologies: Figma, UI Design, Product Design, Branding, Mobile App Design, App Design, Mobile Design, Mobile, iOS
Education
2015 - 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of Lagos - Lagos, Nigeria
Certifications
JUNE 2023 - PRESENT
CMS Certification Level 1
Webflow
JUNE 2023 - PRESENT
Layouts Certification Level 2
Webflow
JUNE 2023 - PRESENT
Layouts Certification Level 1
Webflow