I am Grace Kasyembe, an aspiring UI/UX designer with a background in graphic design and a Bachelor of Information Technology focused on software development. I design responsive digital experiences and translate stakeholder requirements into intuitive interfaces using Figma. I thrive on creating user-centered solutions that balance user needs with business goals, collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to improve usability and visual consistency. I am passionate about turning insights from user feedback, research, and usability testing into iterative design improvements that elevate digital products.

Grace Kasyembe

I am Grace Kasyembe, an aspiring UI/UX designer with a background in graphic design and a Bachelor of Information Technology focused on software development. I design responsive digital experiences and translate stakeholder requirements into intuitive interfaces using Figma. I thrive on creating user-centered solutions that balance user needs with business goals, collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to improve usability and visual consistency. I am passionate about turning insights from user feedback, research, and usability testing into iterative design improvements that elevate digital products.

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I am Grace Kasyembe, an aspiring UI/UX designer with a background in graphic design and a Bachelor of Information Technology focused on software development. I design responsive digital experiences and translate stakeholder requirements into intuitive interfaces using Figma. I thrive on creating user-centered solutions that balance user needs with business goals, collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to improve usability and visual consistency.

I am passionate about turning insights from user feedback, research, and usability testing into iterative design improvements that elevate digital products.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UI / UX Design Intern at Nagli
May 1, 2026 - Present
Created wireframes, user flows, and UI concepts for web-based experiences using Figma; collaborated with stakeholders to translate requirements into intuitive interface solutions; applied responsive design, accessibility, and visual hierarchy principles; maintained consistency with shared design patterns; participated in design reviews and iterative feedback cycles.
Freelance UX/UI & Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and improved responsive website layouts and landing pages; translated client requirements into structured wireframes, UI designs, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma; delivered production-ready design files and improved UI consistency and navigation through iterative refinement.
Graphic Designer (Contract) at Ela Jambo
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Led UX/UI improvements for an existing website, focusing on navigation clarity, structure, and design consistency; collaborated with developers to implement design specifications; improved overall UI consistency across key digital touchpoints.
Graphic Designer (Contract) at ECM Support Services
July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed responsive web page layouts prioritising usability, structure, and mobile optimization; identified UX issues and implemented improvements to enhance user journeys; collaborated with stakeholders and developers to refine outputs.
Junior Graphic Designer at Schoolfurn
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Supported digital UI improvements for web and marketing pages; created visual assets aligned with brand and user engagement goals; assisted with digital campaigns and design refinements.
Graphic Design Internship at NJM Group
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Assisted in creating digital and print assets across multiple design projects; participated in design reviews and implemented feedback into revisions; managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Education

Foundations of Software Engineering program at Holberton School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) at Victoria University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at Holmesglen Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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