Personal details

Daniel O. - Remote product UI/UX designer

Daniel O.

Based in: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Timezone: West Central Africa (UTC+1)

About

I'm driven by the belief that digital products have the power to positively transform lives. My goal is to create meaningful experiences that inspire and leave a lasting impact on users.

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer
Kayen Peppa | Aug 2022 - Present
Product design
Figma
UX design
  • Delivered bestinclass design solutions for projects across the following industries: Ecommerce, Banking, SaaS, Hospitality, Automobile, Advertising, Entertainment.
  • Led major inhouse projects with a usercentered approach, resulting in a 40% increase in user engagement — drastically improving product usability and satisfaction rates.
  • Mentored and collaborated with midlevel and junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Streamlined design processes and workflows, resulting in a 25% reduction in project turnaround time.
  • Managed client acquisition efforts, securing partnerships with top tier companies — increasing client portfolio by 30% in one year.
Senior Product Designer
Effect Studios | Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
UI design
Product design
Design thinking
UX design
  • Defined project objectives through communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Collaborated with PMs and software engineers to craft user centered designs, leading to a 25% increase in user retention.
  • Conducted design workshops and training sessions, enhancing team members' skills and expertise.
  • Implemented design system components and standards, ensuring consistency and scalability across major internal projects: Float Africa, Drinks NG, Kyshi, Wholesome Craft.
  • Established clear communication channels with the development team, providing detailed design specifications, assets, and documentation to support efficient development processes.

Projects

My Portfolio Website
2022 | https://www.danielkoya.com
Product design
UX/UI Design
Case studies
Have a look at my portfolio website for a few select projects I've worked on.

Education

University of Michigan
Master's degree・UX Research & Design Specialization
Mar 2018 - Dec 2018
University of Lagos
Bachelor's degree・Computer Science
Sep 2013 - Dec 2016