Sophia powell

UX/UI DESIGNER

PROFILE

20+ years of rich experience managing and collaborating with teams. Planning and strategizing and tracking.

An eye for colour scheme, aesthetics, quality and detail.

Ability to work within scheduled time and budget.

PASSION & ABILITIES IN UX/UI

Design, designing original, unique, attractive, user-friendly, easy to navigate User Interfaces (UI/UX), utilising multimedia, computerised software and strong design expertise. Capable of UX/UI, Illustrations, blog posts, website design and development (that enhance brand visibility, market reach and overall revenue growth).

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

  • UX and UI Design

  • Graphic Design/Illustrations

  • Logo & Branding

  • Product Sourcing

  • Market/Competitor Research

  • Interior Design

  • Textile Design/Basic pattern making

  • Team Leadership

IT SKILLS

  • Figma

  • Miro

  • Articad

  • InDesign

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

EXPERIENCE

JUN’ 2021 - JAN’2022 - UX/UX DESIGN BOOTCAMP

  • Worked on both group and individual projects from concept development to final product.

  • Conducted a UX project looking at an issue created by the pandemic to create an original digital product.

  • Undertook user research, data analysis, user journey maps and personas were created to enhance customer experience.

  • Usability testing.

  • Ran a UI project using the data from the UX project to create an original digital product, presentation and case study.

  • Created wireframes, prototyping, design inception, mood boards, design systems, testing, reiterations and web design.

JUN’2021 - FEB’ 2022 DESIGNER/SALES - HAMMONDS FITTED FURNITURE

  • Liaised with clients in their homes about the design and concept for the fitted furniture required.

  • Collaborated on the concept development, according to the customers’ ideas/plans and budget.

  • Undertook the job of creating and presenting a personalised 3d CAD design together with costings.

SEP’2015 - NOV 2017 CO-OWNER/INTERIOR DESIGNER - AMORAMAS INTERIORS

  • Assisted in setting up the company and leading all aspects of the business.

  • Contributed to deciding on Logo and Branding.

  • Researching and sourcing products and generating furniture packages.

  • Involved in creating content, layout and design of promotional material.

  • Managed multiple concurrent processes and where necessary, strategically ensure all deadlines are met.

ACADEMIC

  • Post Graduate Certificate UX/UI Design - Ravensbourne University (2022)

  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design - University For The Creative Arts (2015)

  • Diploma in Foundation Studies level 3 - University For The Creative Arts (2013)