Festus Andrew

Product Designer

User Researcher

Community Manager

Jos, PL, NG

Open to relocation

Wordpress

Mobile Design

UI/UX Design

Prototyping

Strategy & Business Development

Creative Thinking

Figma

Interaction Design

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Full-Time Roles

Product Designer | UX/UI Specialist

With a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, I have honed my skills in product design and UX/UI development. Currently a Product Designer at Bluehouse Technologies, I have successfully increased active user engagement by 40% through strategic community platform design and reduced student onboarding time by 50% with a comprehensive UI/UX curriculum. My role involves mentoring 25 emerging designers, emphasizing UI/UX principles. Previously, I served as a UX Designer at CoLab Innovation Hub, Kaduna, where I enhanced workflows, saving over 60 hours monthly, and developed UI style guides for design consistency. My career began as a Web Developer at NgSoft, where I improved the vehicle registration process for over 10,000 vehicles annually. My experience is marked by a strong focus on user-centered design and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless digital experiences.

Projects

Afrilend

AfriLend is a mobile app designed to revolutionize the loan experience in the African market. Tailored to meet the unique needs of users, it simplifies the process of applying for, receiving, and repaying small loans. The app is built with inclusivity in mind, addressing challenges such as varied levels of digital literacy, limited internet access, and trust issues with financial institutions. With a user-friendly interface, AfriLend empowers individuals and communities to access financial support quickly, securely, and seamlessly.See More

Work History

Product Designer

Bluehouse TechnologiesCoordinated community platform design using Agile methodologies, resulting in a 40% increase in active user engagement. Designed and implemented a UI/UX curriculum, reducing student onboarding time by 50%. Mentored a group of 25 emerging designers, focusing on UI/UX principles and professional growth.

UX Designer

CoLab Innovation Hub, KadunaApr 2019 - Feb 2024 • 4 yrs 11 mosAnalyzed and improved existing workflows, saving the company over 60 hours per month. Conducted user interviews and surveys to gather research insights, using them to implement user-centered designs. Developed detailed UI style guides to ensure design consistency across projects.

Web Developer

NgSoftFeb 2018 - Nov 2020 • 2 yrs 10 mosBuilt and maintained a vehicle registration platform, enhancing the registration process for over 10,000 vehicles annually. Collaborated with backend developers using RESTful APIs to create a seamless user experience.

Education

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science2016 - 2023

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