Catherine Achieng🇬🇧

About Catherine Achieng

UX Designer at Barclays

Hi, I'm Cat Achieng, A UX Designer specialising in Digital Product Design, Web Design, and User Interface/Experience Design. Previously, I was freelancing full–time as a Web Designer / Developer for 9+ years, creating websites that are simple, beautiful, and easy to use. I am happiest when working on a UX role, where I can focus on creative, user-centered projects that solve problems and create user experiences that are inclusive, well-informed, and cohesive.

I am currently working full-time designing experiences at a startup and I would be happy to help you with your career journey.

As your mentor, I can help you to: Build a captivating UX portfolio with case studies that will get you hired Creating your own design brand – LinkedIn, resume, cover letter ETC Work on your UX interview skills Build confidence in your storytelling and presentations Devise a structured UX education plan Prepare for an upcoming interview

I believe in continuous career skills advancement and I am a big advocate for sharing knowledge and uplifting others.

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What mentees say

“Catherine's positive energy was a game-changer! It gave me a real confidence boost, and I now have a much clearer roadmap for improvement.”

“Had a quick session with Catherine regarding mentorship, she shared with me a lot of her experiences with different types of people she mentored. It was extremely helpful in preparing myself for future mentor sessions.”

“I really enjoyed my session with Catherine, I learnt a lot from the advice she gave me and I definitely gained a lot more clarity on what a UX career entails. Catherine was very encouraging aswell which is something I definitely appreciated and I would 100% recommend her as a mentor :)”