Hello :)

As an accomplished product designer, I find myself constantly drawn to the challenges of creating exceptional products - the kind that make a real impact and earn recognition for their quality. With a career spanning back from 2013, I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry, both in South Africa and around the world. Through this work, I've brought countless innovative ideas to life, not only adding value to my clients and their businesses but enriching the lives of their users in truly remarkable ways.

My passion lies primarily in Product Design within the Fintech, Travel, Health and Blockchain industries, though I'm always open to tackle new and exciting challenges. I'm deeply invested in exploring the latest design technologies and techniques, and I'm committed to working in an environment with like-minded individuals - individuals who are passionate, forward-thinking, and open to new and innovative ideas.

Collaboration is a top priority for me. Whether it's sketching out ideas on paper or working digitally, I thrive on the exchange of ideas and the opportunity to learn from others. I'm not one to be confined by a rigid office environment, either - I'm comfortable working in a range of settings and adapting to different processes and approaches as needed.

Ultimately, my strength lies in my autonomy and ability to shepherd a product from its earliest stages to its final handover. I embrace the lean process and remain deeply rooted in my core beliefs while remaining flexible and open to change. With every project I take on, I'm committed to bringing my best self to the table and helping to create products that truly make a difference.

As an accomplished product designer, I find myself constantly drawn to the challenges of creating exceptional products - the kind that make a real impact and earn recognition for their quality. With a career spanning back from 2013, I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry, both in South Africa and around the world. Through this work, I've brought countless innovative ideas to life, not only adding value to my clients and their businesses but enriching the lives of their users in truly remarkable ways.

My passion lies primarily in Product Design within the Fintech, Travel, Health and Blockchain industries, though I'm always open to tackle new and exciting challenges. I'm deeply invested in exploring the latest design technologies and techniques, and I'm committed to working in an environment with like-minded individuals - individuals who are passionate, forward-thinking, and open to new and innovative ideas.

Collaboration is a top priority for me. Whether it's sketching out ideas on paper or working digitally, I thrive on the exchange of ideas and the opportunity to learn from others. I'm not one to be confined by a rigid office environment, either - I'm comfortable working in a range of settings and adapting to different processes and approaches as needed.

Ultimately, my strength lies in my autonomy and ability to shepherd a product from its earliest stages to its final handover. I embrace the lean process and remain deeply rooted in my core beliefs while remaining flexible and open to change. With every project I take on, I'm committed to bringing my best self to the table and helping to create products that truly make a difference.

Work Experience

Work Experience

Docfox

October 2022 - Present : Senior UX/UI Designer

Commercial Account Opening for Banks Streamline account opening for any entity, regardless of complexity. Trusted by over 300 financial institutions like Fresno First Bank, Commerce West, Carver Bank, Partners Bank of California, Traditional Capital Bank and many others.

Whereismytransport

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 : Senior UX/UI Designer

WhereIsMyTransport is a leading mobility technology company and central source of complete public transport data for emerging-market megacities. Our suite of tools is custom built for digitalising information from the dynamic public transport networks of emerging-market megacities. Our data production methodology is informed by a million-dollar programme of ethnographic research into public transport use in emerging markets.

Basalt Technologies.

Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 : Senior UX/UI Designer

Working as a product hacker (UX/UI designer) ) together with business analysts, product managers as well as developers in building digital products for our clients. Our current clients include Style ID, Visio Capital, NewzroomAfrika, Standard Bank & Basalt Internal Projects like the CovidApp.

FCM Travel

May 2019 - Feb 2020 : Senior UX/UI Designer

FCM Travel Solutions is one of the world’s leading corporate travel management providers. Working hand in hand with the UK Design team, mostly doing research on travel management and working on their different travelling suites.

SandDollarDesign

Aug 2018 - May 2019 : Senior UX/UI Designer

SandDollar is a digitally-focused, design-led product design consulting firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa that creates world-class experiences for customers and members of our clients. Our clients included Toyota, Life Health and Heineken South Africa.

22Seven Old Mutual

Dec 2017 - Jul 2018 : UX/UI Designer

22seven is a free budgeting & investing app that helps you manage your money more easily and invest it more smartly. I was responsible for the redesign of the Goals feature for web, iOS and Android UX/UI designs currently in both the iOS and Android versions as well as other business projects/ideas.

Manalto

Sep 2016 - Apr 2017 : UX/UI Designer

Manalto Enterprise was an American cloud-based social media management software based in Cape Town that enabled enterprises to efficiently manage their social media presence across multiple social platforms, at scale. The start-up went bankrupt.

Honeykome (a division of OleMedia Group)

May 2015 - Aug 2016 : UI Designer

An integrated, data and insight-driven business that helps brands offer unique consumer experiences.

ManMade Afrika

Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 : Junior Industrial Designer

Developed concepts for manufactured products, for clients such as MTN and Vodacom

Education

Education

University of Johannesburg Faculty of Art and Design (FADA)

Jan 2011 - Nov 2013 : Industrial Design

The Department of Industrial Design is the oldest Industrial Design program in South Africa.

UC San Diego, Coursera,

Nov 2015- Feb 2016 : Interaction Design

Let me help you transform your ideas into intuitive user experiences.

Great products start by bridging the gap between ideas and user experience. I'm passionate about transforming concepts into intuitive user experiences.

Current Location:

CET (Central European Time).

Want to chat about an exciting career opportunity or project?

email: nqovun@gmail.com

© 2023 MrQ.design

Let me help you transform your ideas into intuitive user experiences.

Great products start by bridging the gap between ideas and user experience. I'm passionate about transforming concepts into intuitive user experiences.

Current Location:

CET (Central European Time).

Want to chat about an exciting career opportunity or project?

email: nqovun@gmail.com

© 2023 MrQ.design

Let me help you transform your ideas into intuitive user experiences.

Great products start by bridging the gap between ideas and user experience. I'm passionate about transforming concepts into intuitive user experiences.

Current Location:

CET (Central European Time).

Want to chat about an exciting career opportunity or project?

email: nqovun@gmail.com

© 2023 MrQ.design