Mikiyas Mengistu

Mikiyas Mengistu

Senior UI/UX Designer | User-Centric Innovator

5 yrs experience · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · 30-40 hrs/week

About

With a Professional Diploma in UX Design from the UX Design Institute, I am a seasoned UI/UX designer with a strong background in industrial and product design. Currently serving as a Senior UI/UX Designer at 2F Capital since February 2021, I have led projects such as RIDE Plus and Sewasew Multimedia, focusing on creating user-centric designs and seamless user experiences. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user research, and developing user personas, wireframes, and intuitive interfaces. Prior to this, I worked as a Freelance UI/UX Designer from August 2019 to January 2021, where I crafted user-friendly interfaces for various digital projects in Ethiopia. My work is characterized by effective communication, problem-solving, and delivering design solutions that align with business objectives. Additionally, I have expanded my knowledge through courses on Coursera, enhancing my skills in the ever-evolving field of UX design.

Skills

Adobe XDAffinity DiagramsBalsamiqDesign SystemsDesign ThinkingFigmaHeuristic EvaluationHigh Fidelity PrototypeInformation ArchitectureInteraction DesignLow-fidelityMid Fidelity WireframesPrototypingUsability TestingUser FlowsUser Interface DesignUser PersonasUser ResearchUser-Centered Design

Experience

  • Senior UI/UX Designer · 2F Capital02-01-2021

    Projects RIDE Plus, Sewasew Multimedia, CNCM Ethiopia, SMS, Payment, Ecommerce, Ticketing. Responsibilities include crafting user-centric designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user research, creating user personas, user journeys, wireframes, information architecture, intuitive interfaces, and delivering seamless user experiences.

  • UI/UX Designer · Freelance UI/UX Designer08-01-2019 – 01-01-2021

    Worked on diverse digital projects in Ethiopia, creating user-friendly interfaces and visually captivating designs for digital products. Committed to effective communication and problem-solving, delivering exceptional design solutions that align with businesses' objectives.

Education

  • UX Design InstituteProfessional Diploma in UX Design, Industrial and Product Design
  • Coursera

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