I am Elias Mwangi, a dedicated UX and Graphic Designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have a strong passion for creating clean, functional designs that enhance user experience and support brand identity. With hands-on experience in UX research, prototyping, and visual design using industry-leading tools like Figma, I am committed to building user-centered digital solutions. Throughout my career, I have gained practical skills in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which complement my design expertise and enable smooth collaboration with developers. I enjoy working closely with stakeholders and users to deliver impactful digital products that meet both user needs and business goals.…

Elias Mwangi

I am Elias Mwangi, a dedicated UX and Graphic Designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have a strong passion for creating clean, functional designs that enhance user experience and support brand identity. With hands-on experience in UX research, prototyping, and visual design using industry-leading tools like Figma, I am committed to building user-centered digital solutions. Throughout my career, I have gained practical skills in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which complement my design expertise and enable smooth collaboration with developers. I enjoy working closely with stakeholders and users to deliver impactful digital products that meet both user needs and business goals.…

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I am Elias Mwangi, a dedicated UX and Graphic Designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have a strong passion for creating clean, functional designs that enhance user experience and support brand identity. With hands-on experience in UX research, prototyping, and visual design using industry-leading tools like Figma, I am committed to building user-centered digital solutions.

Throughout my career, I have gained practical skills in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which complement my design expertise and enable smooth collaboration with developers. I enjoy working closely with stakeholders and users to deliver impactful digital products that meet both user needs and business goals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Figma
Expert
UI
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate
Adobe XD
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate
Poster
Intermediate
Canva
Intermediate
Logo
Intermediate
Presentation Design
Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic & UX Designer at Crystal Frozen
March 31, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Worked as the lead designer for Crystal Frozen, shaping the visual identity and user experience of the brand’s digital platform. Spoke directly with users to understand how they choose frozen foods and what builds trust. Designed clean, modern interfaces using Figma focused on clarity, warmth, and ease of navigation. Created branding assets including typography, colour palette, and product page visuals. Conducted testing and made design improvements based on user feedback.
UX Designer at The SWARM Initiative (Redesign Project)
February 3, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Redesigned the online experience for The SWARM Initiative, a project aimed at improving youth engagement and communication. Reworked information hierarchy to make content easier to navigate. Modernized the UI using soft visuals, stronger contrast, and better mobile responsiveness. Focused on improving clarity, message delivery, and visual consistency. Created a design system in Figma for future scalability and updates.
Sales Promoter at Carrefour, Nairobi
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted customers with product selection while observing real-time user behaviour. Improved communication and listening skills which now inform my user research methods. Learned how people navigate decision-making in a fast-paced retail setting.
UX/Graphic Designer at Crystal Frozen
February 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on visual design tasks and user interface improvements for digital platforms. Created clean, functional designs and supported the development of brand assets for social media and digital products.
UX Designer at Swarm Initiative
June 30, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Led the redesign of the organization’s website and digital experience. Conducted user research, wireframing, and prototyping in Figma to improve usability and engagement. Collaborated with stakeholders to align the product with both user needs and business goals.
Sales Promoter at Carrefour
March 31, 2022 - August 9, 2025
Interacted with over 100 customers per day, implementing UX principles through real-time testing, gathering feedback, and behavior analysis. Boosted product interaction by 25% and promoted message clarity by 35%. Cultivated strong abilities for user empathy, A/B testing, and iteration design.

Education

KCSE at Thaara Secondary School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
KCPE at Kiratina Primary School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Google UX Design Certificate at Google
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Bootcamp Training in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at Zalego Institute of Technology and Information
April 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
KCSE at Thaara High School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
September 1, 2022 - November 18, 2022
Graphic Design Study
February 3, 2025 - April 6, 2025
IT Support (Ongoing)
June 4, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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