A newly qualified UX designer with a foundation in graphic design and a strong focus on creating clear, engaging user experiences. My experience ranges from content creation for a restaurant, where I learned to tailor communication to diverse audiences, to running an embroidery business, which strengthened my problem-solving, customer empathy and end-to-end project management skills. Having completed a UX design course, I’m ready to apply research, and usability testing to design products that are both intuitive and impactful.

DeAndra Govinden

A newly qualified UX designer with a foundation in graphic design and a strong focus on creating clear, engaging user experiences. My experience ranges from content creation for a restaurant, where I learned to tailor communication to diverse audiences, to running an embroidery business, which strengthened my problem-solving, customer empathy and end-to-end project management skills. Having completed a UX design course, I’m ready to apply research, and usability testing to design products that are both intuitive and impactful.

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A newly qualified UX designer with a foundation in graphic design and a strong focus on creating clear, engaging user experiences. My experience ranges from content creation for a restaurant, where I learned to tailor communication to diverse audiences, to running an embroidery business, which strengthened my problem-solving, customer empathy and end-to-end
project management skills.

Having completed a UX design course, I’m ready to apply research, and usability testing to design products that are both intuitive and impactful.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Embroidery Artist at The Stitch
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managing all aspects from client consultations to delivery, balancing multiple deadlines and adapting to changing client needs.
Graphic Designer at Nikos Coalgrill
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborating with owners and staff to design engaging visuals and posts, translating business goals into customer-friendly content.
Freelance Graphic Designer at -
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
A variety of freelance design work including logo designs and mock-ups, mood boards, illustrations and artworks.
Graphic Designer at Buttercup Clothing
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Responsible for the layouts and designs of digital mood boards used to present to buyers.

Education

Diploma in Fine Art & Design at Centre for Fine Art, Animation & Design
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018
UX Design Online Course at University of Cape Town
April 25, 2025 - July 25, 2025

Qualifications

UX Designer
April 25, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Diploma in Fine Art & Design
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet