Nyakul
User Experience Design
At Nyakul, I played a crucial and singular role in crafting the app's design from the very start. The primary goal was to create a user-friendly experience from scratch, ensuring simplicity and intuitiveness at every step.
At-A-Glance
My Role
UX Designer
Timeline
May 2023 - Present
Figma
Tools
I worked as a UX designer at Nyakul for their online B2B marketplace platform. I conducted research, created sketches, and developed wireframes, focusing on both low and high-fidelity designs. I iterated on designs based on feedback and collaborated closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders. My goal was to enhance the user experience and streamline the platform for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, creating a user-friendly and efficient networking environment.
In The Role
Learnings
1. Design is Never Done:
Embracing design as an ongoing process, I've learned that perfection is a journey, not a destination. Continuous refinement and adaptation are integral to crafting an ever-evolving user experience.
2. Balancing Pace and Perfection (Startup Dynamics):
In the dynamic environment of a startup, I've mastered balancing between moving swiftly toward goals and ensuring attention to crucial details. This skill ensures efficiency without compromising on the quality of the design.
3. Efficiency Through Iteration:
Through iterations, I uncovered the potency of efficiency in design. Iterating on wireframes, guided by feedback, not only refines the final product but also maximizes the effectiveness of the design process.
4. Maintain CAA while Designing New Features :
I made sure every design decision is followed by the CAA principle - Consistency, Accessibility, and Adaptability. This way, new features smoothly fit into the existing platform, creating a user-friendly experience.
5. Get Feedback Early and Often:
I empower my designs through continuous feedback, seeking insights from stakeholders, developers, and users. This iterative process significantly elevates the user experience, shaping refined solutions.
6. I am Growing, Gently Embraced :
The dynamic and collaborative environment at startup has fueled my personal and professional growth. Actively seeking diverse opinions and understanding the 'why' behind different thought processes has accelerated my development as a designer.
7. Navigate Through Ambiguity:
Comfortably navigating through uncertainty has become a skill I rely on. I embrace uncertainty, creatively overcoming challenges. Moving forward without all answers, I've honed a resilient design approach.