Nigeria

UX Design

UI/ Visual Design

Product Design

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Seun Alakanse

Senior Product Designer

Usability Testing

Collaboration

Time management

User research

Figma

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Design career path

- Planned and Conducted user research and competitor analysis.
- Determined information architecture and created Recyclan’s sitemap.
- Considered existing application and evaluated their UX effectiveness
- Developed and maintained design wireframes for Recyclan’s landing page
- Directed and implemented user-centered design methodologies (task analysis, usability testing, personas/profiles, and contextual interviews) into an agile development process.

- Led ideation, concept explorations, digital strategy definition, and solution execution.
- Worked with the project team and determined visual design preferences and expectations
- Designed original graphics with unique colors, shapes, and typography fonts
- Enhanced digital images, including the application of contrasts and gradients
- Submitted visual design concepts for brainstorming and approval in a timely manner
- Met with the project team for feedback and editing designs when required
- Worked  together with software engineers to match visual designs to product functionality
- Kept up with developments in visual design applications and technologies as well as market trends
            

    
    

    
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Educating and spreading digital entrepreneurship/skill among children, youths and local entrepreneurs across Africa through empowerment, promotion, and engagement.

Seun Alakanse🇳🇬