I am a driven, ambitious user experience and interface designer who always strives to create memorable, engaging experiences. I have always sought out creative opportunities independently and as part of a team, which has established the development of my skills. I have a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Computer Arts and a Masters by Research in Computing in Games which focused on User Experience Design for people affected by cancer. I have over 6 years experience as a designer in a wide range of disciplines. I have transformed complex predicaments into accessible, effective and meaningful user experiences. I have worked with a range of clients across multiple industries and scales. My core skills include: User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience (UX), User Research, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Graphic Design, Animation & Video Editing using a range of software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Sketch, Figma. During my time as a designer I have focused on developing appealing interactive tools whilst promoting usability and enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences in areas such as healthcare, B2B and SAAS based applications.…

Alex Hughes

I am a driven, ambitious user experience and interface designer who always strives to create memorable, engaging experiences. I have always sought out creative opportunities independently and as part of a team, which has established the development of my skills. I have a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Computer Arts and a Masters by Research in Computing in Games which focused on User Experience Design for people affected by cancer. I have over 6 years experience as a designer in a wide range of disciplines. I have transformed complex predicaments into accessible, effective and meaningful user experiences. I have worked with a range of clients across multiple industries and scales. My core skills include: User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience (UX), User Research, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Graphic Design, Animation & Video Editing using a range of software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Sketch, Figma. During my time as a designer I have focused on developing appealing interactive tools whilst promoting usability and enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences in areas such as healthcare, B2B and SAAS based applications.…

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I am a driven, ambitious user experience and interface designer who always strives to create memorable, engaging experiences. I have always sought out creative opportunities independently and as part of a team, which has established the development of my skills.

I have a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Computer Arts and a Masters by Research in Computing in Games which focused on User Experience Design for people affected by cancer.

I have over 6 years experience as a designer in a wide range of disciplines. I have transformed complex predicaments into accessible, effective and meaningful user experiences. I have worked with a range of clients across multiple industries and scales. My core skills include: User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience (UX), User Research, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Graphic Design, Animation & Video Editing using a range of software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Sketch, Figma. During my time as a designer I have focused on developing appealing interactive tools whilst promoting usability and enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences in areas such as healthcare, B2B and SAAS based applications.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead UI/UX Designer at Macmillan Cancer Support
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Led UX/UI design for Macmillan Cancer Support projects, delivering tools to support cancer patients. Created prototypes applying AI to tailor information and promoted usability for a diverse demographic.
UI/UX Designer at Skills Development Scotland
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked on multiple projects for Macmillan Cancer Support with the goal of providing tools to support cancer patients; contributed to prototyping and asset creation to promote usability for a diverse demographic.
Product Manager & UI/UX Designer at Product Guru
January 1, 2021 - Present
Overseeing design and development of digital tools including online platforms, mobile apps and websites for over 19,000 users; manage digital products and lead the Engineering team to ensure effective delivery.
Lead UIUX Designer at Macmillan Cancer Support
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Worked on multiple projects for Macmillan Cancer Support with the core goal of providing tools to support cancer patients. Created prototypes applying AI to tailor information based on user input. As lead UX/UI designer, developed assets to promote usability for a diverse demographic.
UI/UX Designer at Skills Development Scotland
December 31, 2020 - October 12, 2025
UI/UX designer contributing to projects across SDS initiatives to improve user experience and accessibility.
Product Manager & UIUX Designer at Product Guru
January 1, 2021 - Present
Leads the design and development of digital tools including online platforms, mobile applications and websites for over 19,000 users. Manages digital products and leads the Engineering team to ensure delivery is effective and efficient.

Education

HND in Computer Arts at Dundee & Angus College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Computer Arts at Abertay University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Master by Research in Computing and Games at Abertay University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 RoadTrip Mobile App
    RoadTrip is a mobile store that showcases brands products directly inside retailers’ headquarters. Buyers can experience products first-hand, access the brand story, provide effortless feedback and engage with brands through the app. The goal of this project was to deliver a mobile app which allows users to interact with products in the RoadTrip stores and provide feedback to brands. As we currently have a Pop app created, I aimed to enhance this in order to meet the requirements of the RoadTrip product by incorporating advanced featured such as gamification elements and personalisation based on user behaviour. The main functionalities of this app will be the ability to scan product barcodes & brand QR codes in order to leave quick and convenient feedback to brands. designer logo webdesigner…
    paper Product Guru Platform

    Product Guru was established to provide a range of events and digital products to allow brands to connect with retail buyers in their categories. The Product Guru platform allows suppliers to create virtual showrooms for their brands in order to be discovered from leading buyers within their category.
    The supplier platform has evolved significantly and allows suppliers to access multiple resources such as upcoming events, buyer campaigns, sample requests and community content. The supplier platform has been redesigned in order to allow users to easily create and access their brands and products. It is recognised that the platform would be used by users with a range of technical abilities, therefore, the navigation of the platform was essential and after reviewing the platform I realised that the navigation menu should be condensed to allow the user to promptly access the required information.

    The buyer platform allows retailers to search and filter (40k+) products from a range of suppliers in order to find suitable products for listing within their stores. Similarly to the supplier platform, the Buyer platform is used by a range of users. However, it is understood that buyers have very limited time. With this understanding, the discovery of products was designed to be quick and convenient through the implementation of powerful filters. The product card was also designed in order to present key information in a consumable method.