UX Designer with a Master’s in Human–Computer Interaction from Université Paris-Saclay and a background in computer science. I design user-centred digital experiences with a focus on usability, accessibility (WCAG), and clear information architecture—turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces. I’ve supported cross-functional teams in a global fintech environment, delivering website redesigns, landing pages, prototypes, and marketing journeys. I combine UX research, iterative testing, and analytics to improve engagement and conversion while ensuring design consistency and smooth developer handoff.

Karabo Kobola

UX Designer with a Master’s in Human–Computer Interaction from Université Paris-Saclay and a background in computer science. I design user-centred digital experiences with a focus on usability, accessibility (WCAG), and clear information architecture—turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces. I’ve supported cross-functional teams in a global fintech environment, delivering website redesigns, landing pages, prototypes, and marketing journeys. I combine UX research, iterative testing, and analytics to improve engagement and conversion while ensuring design consistency and smooth developer handoff.

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UX Designer with a Master’s in Human–Computer Interaction from Université Paris-Saclay and a background in computer science. I design user-centred digital experiences with a focus on usability, accessibility (WCAG), and clear information architecture—turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces.

I’ve supported cross-functional teams in a global fintech environment, delivering website redesigns, landing pages, prototypes, and marketing journeys. I combine UX research, iterative testing, and analytics to improve engagement and conversion while ensuring design consistency and smooth developer handoff.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
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Work Experience

Marketing and UX Design Intern (AI-Powered B2B Platform) at Opensee
April 1, 2026 - Present
Designed user-centred website experiences, landing pages, and digital marketing assets for an AI-powered financial analytics platform. Redesigned web interfaces to improve usability, visual hierarchy, navigation, and user engagement. Created wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity prototypes, and UI designs in Figma. Collaborated with marketing, product, and engineering teams to align business goals with intuitive user experiences. Produced product demonstration videos and visual communication materials to simplify complex financial concepts. Used analytics and user feedback to iteratively improve landing pages and digital touchpoints, applying accessibility best practices and responsive design. Contributed to design documentation, component consistency, and developer handoff; used AI-assisted tools (Figma AI, Gemini, Builder.io, Lovable) to accelerate ideation and prototyping.
Marketing and Product Design Intern at Opensee
April 1, 2026 - Present
Designed user-centered digital experiences and interactive demonstrations for a complex B2B financial platform. Created landing pages and marketing experiences to improve product understanding, engagement, and conversion. Produced user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity interfaces, and interactive prototypes in Figma. Conducted usability testing and analyzed qualitative feedback to improve navigation and task completion. Improved website usability through responsive design, accessibility, and information architecture best practices, and leveraged AI-powered tools (Lovable, Gemini, Builder.io) to accelerate design exploration and iteration.
UX Researcher / Product Designer (E-commerce usability study) at UX Research Case Study - E-commerce User Experience Analysis, Université Paris-Saclay
December 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Performed comparative usability testing of SHEIN vs Chrome Hearts to evaluate how interface density, navigation, and categorization affect product discovery, usability, and cognitive load. Designed and facilitated task-based sessions with 21 participants using SEQ, SUS, mouse tracking, screen recordings, and qualitative feedback. Synthesized quantitative and qualitative findings to identify usability patterns, noting that structured navigation and visible filters improved discovery while minimalist interfaces supported smoother checkout.
UX Researcher / UX/UI Designer (Selected Case Study) at E-commerce Website Usability Study, Université Paris Saclay
December 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Conducted a comparative usability study of SHEIN and Chrome Hearts to evaluate how interface density, navigation, and categorization influence product discovery, usability, and cognitive load in e-commerce. Designed and facilitated task-based usability sessions with 21 participants, using SEQ, SUS, mouse tracking, screen recordings, and qualitative feedback to assess user experiences across both platforms. Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to identify usability patterns, finding that structured navigation and visible filters improved product discovery while minimalist interfaces supported smoother checkout experiences.
Product Designer at Templify - Product Designer, Université Paris-Saclay
January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Designed a scalable design system with reusable UI components and responsive templates. Created modern web interfaces and high-fidelity mockups in Figma. Built interactive prototypes for stakeholder reviews and usability testing, improving consistency through component libraries and Auto Layout.
Product Designer (Selected Project) at Templify, Université Paris-Saclay
January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Designed and expanded a scalable design system with reusable components, templates, and interaction patterns. Created high-fidelity product interfaces and interactive prototypes in Figma. Conducted usability testing and iterated designs based on user feedback, improving consistency and efficiency through component-based design practices.
Product Designer (Accessibility Focus) at NaWatch - Product Designer, Université Paris-Saclay
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Conducted UX research to understand accessibility challenges for visually impaired users. Designed accessible wearable interfaces and navigation experiences using inclusive design principles to improve usability and clarity. Created user journeys and interaction flows for real-world scenarios.
UX/UI Designer at Borderless - UX/UI Designer, Université Paris-Saclay
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed a collaborative SaaS-style digital workspace focused on improving team communication and productivity. Conducted user research and mapped user journeys to identify workflow improvements. Created interactive prototypes and refined the experience through iterative user testing with a multidisciplinary team from concept to delivery.
UX/UI Designer (Accessibility Focus) (Selected Project) at NaWatch, Université Paris Saclay
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed a wearable navigation solution by translating accessibility challenges into intuitive product experiences. Conducted user research and developed user flows for real-world navigation scenarios. Created accessible wearable interfaces emphasizing clarity and ease of use.
UX/UI Designer (Selected Project) at Borderless, Université Paris Saclay
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed end-to-end collaborative product experiences for a digital whiteboard platform. Built reusable UI components and interaction patterns. Created interactive prototypes and refined the experience through iterative user testing, working within a multidisciplinary product team from concept to delivery.
Product Designer and Front-End Developer at Payco, IIEMSA Monash South Africa
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed dashboards, workflows, forms, and responsive web interfaces for a logistics platform. Produced wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI in Figma, collaborating with developers to ensure implementation. Developed front-end functionality using HTML, CSS, C, and Visual Studio, balancing usability, business requirements, and technical feasibility.
UX/UI Designer and Front-End Developer at Payco, IIEMSA Monash South Africa
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Led UX discovery and interface design for a web and mobile logistics platform. Conducted stakeholder interviews to define user needs and business requirements. Designed dashboards, workflows, wireframes, and high-fidelity interfaces in Figma. Collaborated with developers to deliver a functional platform and maintain design quality during implementation. Built front-end and back-end functionality using Visual Studio and C#.
Sales Assistant at Istore
May 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Supported user decision-making through personalized recommendations and needs analysis. Built early experience in understanding user behavior and communicating in real-world contexts.

Education

MSc Human-Computer Interaction at Université Paris-Saclay
September 1, 2024 - July 9, 2026
BSc Computer Science Honours at IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
BSc Computer Science at IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
February 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
MSc Human Computer Interaction at Université Paris-Saclay
September 1, 2024 - July 20, 2026
BSc Computer Science Honours at IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
BSc Computer Science at IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
February 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Digital Design and UX
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026
Accessing the World Of work
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026
Digital Design and UX from Fromage
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Accessing the World Of work from Standard Bank
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Retail