Hi, I’m Hanley Whelpton, a UX/UI designer with agency experience delivering research-led, accessible digital experiences. I design clear user journeys and interfaces that balance user needs, business goals and modern interaction design, working closely with developers and multidisciplinary teams. I excel at turning research into pragmatic design systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable UI components. When I’m not designing, I train in aerial silks and draw inspiration from movement, precision, and attention to detail.…

Hanley Whelpton

Hi, I’m Hanley Whelpton, a UX/UI designer with agency experience delivering research-led, accessible digital experiences. I design clear user journeys and interfaces that balance user needs, business goals and modern interaction design, working closely with developers and multidisciplinary teams. I excel at turning research into pragmatic design systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable UI components. When I’m not designing, I train in aerial silks and draw inspiration from movement, precision, and attention to detail.…

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Hi, I’m Hanley Whelpton, a UX/UI designer with agency experience delivering research-led, accessible digital experiences. I design clear user journeys and interfaces that balance user needs, business goals and modern interaction design, working closely with developers and multidisciplinary teams.

I excel at turning research into pragmatic design systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable UI components. When I’m not designing, I train in aerial silks and draw inspiration from movement, precision, and attention to detail.

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Work Experience

Junior Designer at CODER Agency
February 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver UX design across service, e-commerce and experience-led websites, shaping clear user journeys through research-led decision-making and iterative refinement. Translate complex content, user needs and business requirements into intuitive, accessible digital experiences across large, content-rich platforms. Design high-fidelity UI, interaction patterns and scalable component systems to ensure consistency and usability. Create motion graphics and animated assets for partner brands. Collaborate closely with developers and project managers to ensure design intent is carried through to build.
Customer Service Assistant at Virgin Wines
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Supported customers via the internal service platform, gaining insight into operational friction points, bottlenecks and workflows affecting agent performance and customer experience. Advocated for UX improvements, contributed to usability testing and workflow analysis to surface pain points. Helped redesign key flows, reducing average call-handling time by 8–10 seconds and enabling agents to assist 5–10 additional customers per day.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in User Experience & Interface Design at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
CPUX-F Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience at CPUX-F Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 20, 2026

Qualifications

CPUX-F Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience
January 1, 2025 - February 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services