Mlu Manda

Product designer @Thriftking design

South AfricaUX/UI DesignerProduct Designer🐦 Design

I hold a keen acumen for headless design systems and expertise in token-based architecture, I prioritise ultimate customisability to ensure design systems effectively mirror the products they support. As a visual designer with many years of experience, I am proficient with a wide range of design software and online tools, and I possess a strong understanding of design principles centred on a people-first approach. My career journey includes valuable experiences at several notable organizations. At Telesure Investment Holdings, I strengthened my skills in web design and developed efficient strategies for multi-brand design systems. During my tenure at Nedbank, I cultivated a product-first mindset while working on personal loans. My tenure at LovCash in a startup environment taught me to apply this mindset to day-to-day tasks, enhancing my adaptability and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, my time at IQ Business further refined my expertise and versatility in the field. Driven by a commitment to simplicity, I excel in crafting Patterns, flows, Models, products, and services that prioritise a seamless user experience. I am eager to embrace new challenges within the realm of digital product design. His passion for design is rooted in his belief that good design can improve the quality of life and create meaningful connections between people and products.

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Work Background

Standard Bank South AfricaProduct Designer

Jan. 2023

Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)User Experience Designer

Jul. 2021 - Dec. 2022Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Lov.CashUser Experience Designer

Nov. 2020 - Apr. 2021

IQbusiness South AfricaUI/UX designer

Sep. 2019 - Nov. 2020Johannesburg Area, South AfricaI collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals and experience, Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering. I conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user-friendliness to complex design roadblocks, create storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders. I also conduct user research and evaluate user feedback, I establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards.