Rachel Magaji

About

Hey there! I'm a product designer specializing in providing innovative solutions for complex problems. My main goal is to help companies and start-ups achieve their design objectives by truly understanding their users and creating seamless web and mobile experiences. To back up my skills, I completed a postgraduate certification in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design from the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM). This program equipped me with the necessary skills to tackle African problems effectively. In the future, I aim to become a leader in disciplines such as Human-centered Design, Systems thinking, Clean Energy, User Experience, AR and VR Design, Technology, and Strategy. During my time at NUTM, I co-founded a startup project called Verifypro, where I served as the lead product designer. Our focus was on developing a property verification platform that helped people assess the feasibility of properties before making any investments or purchases. I'm proud to say that our project made it to the top eight business solutions, excelling in both technology and business strategy. Beyond my professional endeavors, I find joy in creative writing and guiding aspiring designers in understanding UX strategy. I believe in giving back to the community. Additionally, I'm an avid reader, always seeking opportunities for continuous growth and development. In terms of technical skills, I excel in various areas, including UX strategy, user flows, concept sketches, experience mapping, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups. I'm also well-versed in design systems, branding, leading workshops, and project management. When it comes to software, I have hands-on experience with tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Miro, inVision, ProtoPie, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Webflow. Additionally, I'm proficient in utilizing research tools like Useberry, Google Optimize, Otter, as well as collaboration and project management platforms such as Jira, Trello, Confluence, Slack, Notion, and Monday. Moreover, I have a solid foundation in programming languages like HTML5, CSS, and Python. I'm always excited to tackle new challenges and collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of design. Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to discuss or if you have any questions!

Experience

• Product Designer - Research and Development · SeerBit08-01-2022

  - Thoroughly research market trends and user needs, utilizing innovative and effective methodologies to gather actionable insights. - Create innovative, user-centred design solutions that are visually stunning, intuitive, and optimized for usability. - Create visionary design concepts that push the boundaries of what is possible, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

• Product Designer · SubjectToClimate09-01-2021 – 08-01-2023

  Designing and building the platform website in close collaboration with the developer and product manager. Providing an iterative and human-centred design strategy for the company's portfolio projects in collaboration with the product stakeholders.

• User Experience Designer · Wadi Africa01-01-2023 – 03-01-2023

  As a User Experience Designer, contributed to enhancing user interactions and experiences with the company's digital products.

• User Experience Designer / Co-founder · Verify Pro10-01-2021 – 08-01-2022

  Led the product research and development team to design the user experience of products from conception to launch. Designing innovative end-to-end flows and experiences across mobile and web with high quality and craftsmanship. Conducted stakeholders' interviews and created wireframes for development.

• Design thinker · Studio Carbon03-01-2022 – 05-01-2022

  Oversaw the research for a cutting-edge beehive project and developed a futuristic bee-saving plan. Collaborated with the design team to develop a brand language and led comparable case study research to relaunch a fitness fashion company.

Education

• Quantic School of Business and TechnologyMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Nigerian University of Technology and ManagementPostgraduate Degree, Technology/Entrepreneurship/Design
• CourseraGoogle UX Certification, Product Design
• Kaduna State UniversityBachelor of Science - BSc, Environmental Management

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