I am a Product Designer with a unique blend of technical expertise in Computer Science and Product Design. My passion lies in crafting intuitive, user-friendly experiences that simplify complex data for users. With over ten years of experience, I actively leverage the latest AI tools to enhance my design processes and ensure an efficient workflow. I find joy in turning abstract concepts into polished prototypes that engage and resonate with users. In addition to my design work, I enjoy collaborating with teams to create accessible digital solutions that make a difference. I thrive in environments where innovation is encouraged and believe that great design can positively impact users' lives. I continuously seek to learn and grow within the ever-evolving field of design, aiming to remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and methodologies.

Samuel Seffah-Nyame

I am a Product Designer with a unique blend of technical expertise in Computer Science and Product Design. My passion lies in crafting intuitive, user-friendly experiences that simplify complex data for users. With over ten years of experience, I actively leverage the latest AI tools to enhance my design processes and ensure an efficient workflow. I find joy in turning abstract concepts into polished prototypes that engage and resonate with users. In addition to my design work, I enjoy collaborating with teams to create accessible digital solutions that make a difference. I thrive in environments where innovation is encouraged and believe that great design can positively impact users' lives. I continuously seek to learn and grow within the ever-evolving field of design, aiming to remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and methodologies.

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I am a Product Designer with a unique blend of technical expertise in Computer Science and Product Design. My passion lies in crafting intuitive, user-friendly experiences that simplify complex data for users. With over ten years of experience, I actively leverage the latest AI tools to enhance my design processes and ensure an efficient workflow. I find joy in turning abstract concepts into polished prototypes that engage and resonate with users.

In addition to my design work, I enjoy collaborating with teams to create accessible digital solutions that make a difference. I thrive in environments where innovation is encouraged and believe that great design can positively impact users’ lives. I continuously seek to learn and grow within the ever-evolving field of design, aiming to remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and methodologies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX and Information Designer at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led the overhaul of a core internal platform for over 10,000 employees, focusing on visual modernization and accessibility. Integrated AI tools into workflows to enhance the design process and produced polished, interactive prototypes that secured executive buy-in for key features.
UX and Information Designer (Lead Capacity) at PwC
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led the end-to-end redesign of a complex internal staff platform used by 10,000+ employees, resulting in measurable improvements in daily active usage and task completion rates. Architected and managed the central Design System, establishing guidelines and governance to ensure consistency across products and accelerate developer velocity. Facilitated design workshops and presented high-fidelity prototypes to leadership, securing executive buy-in for critical feature roadmaps. Mentored team members on design system adoption and bridged design and engineering to ensure feasibility of complex workflows.
UX/UI Designer at Bespoke Metrics
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Collaborated with 3 Product Owners and 10 Engineers in an Agile environment to define, design, and ship 3 MVPs. Led the flagship redesign (version 2.0) of the main product, improving customer satisfaction and increasing market interest. Leveraged technical background to bridge design and development, ensuring all mockups were technically viable within sprint timelines.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Communitech
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Sole designer helping local businesses digitize during the pandemic. Restaurant Website (0-to-1): Designed and launched a custom website from scratch for a local restaurant client, building the digital presence to optimize menu visibility and customer engagement, directly supporting business continuity in a challenging hospitality market.
Product Designer at St. Joseph’s Healthcare
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Conducted user research and designed digital tools for healthcare services, improving decision-making processes and user experience in clinical settings.
Product Designer at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
January 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Healthcare service design: Conducted generative research and interviews with patient advisors and designed a digital tool to speed up discharge decisions for ALC (Alternate Level of Care) patients, reducing the time patients spent waiting for a bed.
Product Designer at New York University
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2019
Strategic impact: Led the redesign of a trading app that successfully onboarded 400+ new users. Securing funding: Created investor pitch decks and prototypes that helped secure $200,000 in funding.

Education

M.Eng. Product Design at McMaster University
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
B.Sc. Computer Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
August 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner at IBM Online
June 1, 2020 - January 14, 2026
M.Eng. Product Design at McMaster University
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2020
B.Sc. Computer Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
Google AI Professional Certificate at Google
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner at IBM
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
June 1, 2020 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services