Nicolas Mahlunge

About

I’m Nicolas — a product designer with over 8 years of experience helping brands of all sizes design digital products that are clear, functional and emotionally resonant. My approach is rooted in empathy, shaped by photography, and sharpened by years working across startups, enterprise teams, and everything in between. I’ve led redesigns that convert (like turning a dog blog into a sales engine), built design systems that scale (hi, Cox Automotive), and always try to bring a sense of rhythm to the work — visually and emotionally. Whether I’m prototyping checkout journeys or sketching concepts on paper, I’m here to make things work beautifully and feel human. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me behind the lens, sketching characters, or writing poetry that probably sounds like therapy (because it is). Highlights — 8+ years across product design, UI/UX, and interaction — Experience with design systems, accessibility, mobile/web, TV, and brand — Shorty Award finalist, Yuno Juno Designer of the Year finalist — Lover of thoughtful details, clear flows, and penguins Let’s make better things, on purpose.

Experience

• Product Designer · The Times2025-04-01 –
• Freelance Product Designer · Waita Hako Ltd2021-06-01 –
• Freelance Product Designer · John Lewis & Partners2022-10-01 – 2023-06-01
• Senior User Interface Designer · Eurostar2022-07-01 – 2022-08-01
• Senior User Interface Designer · Publicis Sapient2022-04-01 – 2022-06-01
• Product Designer · Condé Nast2021-12-01 – 2022-04-01
• Product Designer · W122021-06-01 – 2021-11-01
• Senior Product Designer · Fortnight Studio2021-02-01 – 2021-05-01
• UI Designer · Great State2019-03-01 – 2020-11-01
• Digital Designer · AKA UK2017-10-01 – 2019-03-01

Education

• University of East AngliaMaster of Arts (M.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Bath Spa UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA Hons), Graphic Design

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