Hey I’m James, a UX Designer based in Cheshire UK. I am driven by the belief that good design should be both functional and easy on the eye. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life - iterating on designs to improve UX. When I’m not designing, you can find me hiking with my three dogs, canoeing, and cooking.

James Barker

Hey I’m James, a UX Designer based in Cheshire UK. I am driven by the belief that good design should be both functional and easy on the eye. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life - iterating on designs to improve UX. When I’m not designing, you can find me hiking with my three dogs, canoeing, and cooking.

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Hey I’m James, a UX Designer based in Cheshire UK.

I am driven by the belief that good design should be both functional and easy on the eye. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life - iterating on designs to improve UX.

When I’m not designing, you can find me hiking with my three dogs, canoeing, and cooking.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

UX Designer at Zong 1 Branding & Marketing
May 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Contracted to redesign the user experience for Camlux Hotel, a boutique property in Hong Kong. Worked within SiteMinder platform constraints, developing custom HTML/CSS code blocks to create enhanced UI components and interactive elements beyond the standard template. Delivered a refreshed, on-brand experience that elevated the brand’s presentation.
UX Designer at T8 Creations (Formerly AnalogFolk Asia)
March 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed products for financial services clients. Projects include a cross-border banking onboarding journey, refreshing a legacy bank’s experience while addressing usability challenges, and foundational research through competitor analysis.
Co-founder & Director at Wellness Beverage Company (Hong Kong)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Co-founded and directed a wellness beverage company. Built the brand, brought a range of products to market, and managed month-to-month business operations. Over a decade of beverage management experience in Hong Kong and Malaysia, collaborating with restaurants, cocktail bars, and cafes.

Education

Graphic Design BA at London Metropolitan University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality