Curriculum Vitae UX UI Designer in Uganda Kampala – Free Word Template Download with AI

Name: John M. Amin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +256 778 123 456
Address: Plot 123, Kasangati Road, Kampala, Uganda
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnuxdesignerug
Portfolio: www.johnuxdesignerug.com

A passionate and results-driven UX/UI Designer with over 5 years of experience in creating user-centered digital solutions. Specialized in designing intuitive interfaces for web and mobile applications, with a strong focus on the unique needs of users in Uganda Kampala. Proficient in conducting user research, wireframing, prototyping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products that align with business goals. Committed to leveraging design thinking to solve real-world challenges in the Ugandan tech ecosystem.

UX/UI Designer

Kampala Tech Solutions, Kampala, Uganda
Jan 2020 – Present

• Lead the design of a mobile banking application for a local fintech startup, resulting in a 40% increase in user retention within six months.
• Collaborated with product managers and developers to refine user flows, reducing onboarding time by 30% through iterative testing and feedback loops.
• Conducted usability studies with users in Uganda Kampala to identify pain points, ensuring designs aligned with local cultural and technological preferences.
• Developed a design system for the company’s web platform, improving consistency across all products and streamlining the development process.

Junior UX Designer

Savanna Innovations, Kampala, Uganda
Jun 2017 – Dec 2019

• Assisted in redesigning the user interface of a healthcare portal, enhancing accessibility for rural users in Uganda.
• Created interactive prototypes using Figma and Axure, which were instrumental in securing funding from local investors.
• Participated in workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into user-centric design solutions.
• Contributed to a project that improved the digital literacy of over 1,000 users in Kampala through educational mobile apps.

Bachelor of Science in Human-Computer Interaction

Makarere University, Kampala, Uganda
Graduated: 2017

• Relevant coursework: User Experience Design, Digital Prototyping, Cognitive Psychology.
• Received the Dean’s List Award for academic excellence in 2016 and 2017.

Certificate in UX Design

Interaction Design Foundation (IDF), Online
Completed: 2019

• Gained expertise in user research, information architecture, and responsive design.
• Completed projects focused on solving local challenges in Ugandan communities.

• Design Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure RP, InVision
• User Research: Conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing (remote and in-person)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to align design with technical feasibility
• Problem-Solving: Identifying user pain points and developing creative solutions
• Languages: English (fluent), Luganda (intermediate)

Kampala Community Health App

Project Overview: A mobile application designed to connect users in Kampala with local healthcare services. Focused on simplifying access to clinics, pharmacies, and emergency care.

• Conducted ethnographic research in neighborhoods across Kampala to understand user needs.
• Designed a navigation system that accommodates low-bandwidth environments common in Uganda.
• The app was adopted by three local health organizations, improving service delivery for 5,000+ users.

E-commerce Platform for Rural Traders

Project Overview: A web-based platform to help small-scale traders in Uganda Kampala sell goods online.

• Created user personas representing rural entrepreneurs and mapped their journeys to identify key pain points.
• Developed a minimalist interface with voice-based navigation for users unfamiliar with touchscreens.
• The platform saw a 60% increase in active users within the first year of launch.

• Google UX Design Certificate (2021)
• UX Design for Mobile Applications (Coursera, 2019)

• Member, Uganda Design Association (UDA) – Advocating for local design excellence.
• Volunteer Designer at Kampala Tech Hub – Mentoring young designers and contributing to community projects.

Available upon request. References include former colleagues from Kampala Tech Solutions, Savanna Innovations, and local clients who have benefited from my UX/UI expertise in Uganda Kampala.

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