Summary
Within my placement year, I had opportunity consisting of a variety of roles as a startup it required me to be flexible and eager to learn. I wanted to thrive in the challenge of being the only UX/UI Designer to motivate myself to learn more than what I was expected during the job.
I did better than I had initially expected and assisted with the project management as well as support the company with assets during their current rebranding. The fast paced environment has taught me to handle agile sprints and evolving companies to handle large projects independently and communicate them within teams.
UX/UI
Introduction:
During my tenure as a UX/UI Designer at CliKD, I took on a diverse range of responsibilities that contributed significantly to the development and optimisation of both the website and mobile application. I conducted comprehensive user research and analysis to enhance the overall user experience and led user testing efforts to gather valuable insights for continuous improvement.
My role also involved the design and development of digital interfaces, ensuring seamless communication with developers by assigning tasks and providing necessary assets. I created media assets for various platforms to promote the app, collaborated with the product manager to incorporate feedback, and worked closely with multiple departments. Additionally, I managed projects at the UX/UI stage and provided support for web and app development, ensuring a cohesive and user-centric approach throughout.
Responsibilities:
I had a variety of responsibilities across my role as UX/UI Designer at CliKD, here are the following:
- Responsible for the design and development of the website and mobile application.
- Creating media assets for a variety of platforms promoting the app. Working with our product manager to gain feedback.
- Working with different departments. Managing projects assigned to the UX/UI stage of the process of development to Additional support for any web or app development
- Responsible for the research and analysis of user research and user experience.
- Responsible for conducting user test research and analysing results for optimisation
- Responsible for the design and development of the website and mobile application.
- Responsible for keeping strong communication with the developers and assigning tasks.
- Creating media assets for a variety of platforms promoting the app. Working with our product manager to gain feedback.
- Working with different departments. Managing projects assigned to the UX/UI stage of the process of development.
Results:
The results of my efforts as a UX/UI Designer at CliKD were substantial and far-reaching. Through meticulous user research and testing, we achieved significant improvements in the usability and user satisfaction of our website and mobile application. The enhanced user experience led to increased engagement and positive feedback from our user base.
My collaboration with developers ensured a smooth and efficient design-to-development process, resulting in timely project completions and high-quality outputs. The media assets I created successfully promoted the app across various platforms, contributing to increased visibility and downloads. Working closely with the product manager and other departments facilitated a cohesive development process, allowing us to swiftly address any issues and incorporate feedback effectively. Overall, my contributions played a crucial role in the successful optimisation and growth of CliKD’s digital presence.