Hi, I'm Sihlangusethu Manqele, a Product Designer with a strong UI/UX and brand foundation. I’ve shipped real-world product and client work, translating business goals and user needs into clear, usable, visually refined digital experiences. I enjoy collaborating with developers, stakeholders, and clients across the full product lifecycle, taking a pragmatic approach to UX and execution.…

Sihlangusethu Manqele

Hi, I'm Sihlangusethu Manqele, a Product Designer with a strong UI/UX and brand foundation. I’ve shipped real-world product and client work, translating business goals and user needs into clear, usable, visually refined digital experiences. I enjoy collaborating with developers, stakeholders, and clients across the full product lifecycle, taking a pragmatic approach to UX and execution.…

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Hi, I’m Sihlangusethu Manqele, a Product Designer with a strong UI/UX and brand foundation. I’ve shipped real-world product and client work, translating business goals and user needs into clear, usable, visually refined digital experiences.

I enjoy collaborating with developers, stakeholders, and clients across the full product lifecycle, taking a pragmatic approach to UX and execution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at App Your Game
January 1, 2026 - Present
•User Interface (UI) Design •User Experience (UX) Design •Design Systems •User Research & Usability Testing •Interaction Design •Design Thinking •Responsive Web & Mobile Design •Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Design Lead at iGugu Solutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Led end-to-end product design and UX across multiple client projects. Conducted user research to inform design decisions. Translated insights into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI solutions. Designed and maintained design systems. Managed clients and collaborated with developers.
Product & Graphic Designer at Hewitt & Associates
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Conducted user research and market analysis. Developed product concepts and prototypes. Collaborated with engineers. Designed branding and marketing materials. Ensured consistency across touchpoints.
Graphic Designer at Sibiso Marketing (PTY) LTD
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
•Developed brand identities. •Designed marketing materials. •Produced visuals for online campaigns.

Education

National Senior Certificate at Northwood Boys School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
National Diploma in Product Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Software Engineering Certification at Stellenbosch University / HyperDev
January 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026

Qualifications

AI Design System Bootcamp - Memorisely
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    The Challenger

    The Challenger takes fitness competition to the next level by using a standardized scoring system called the Challenger Score. It allows users of all ages, body types, and genders to compete on the same leaderboard. Users can track their fitness levels with scorecards and compare them against others. They can also join teams to push each other further in their workouts. The app hosts online fitness events for beginners, amateurs, and professionals, creating a competitive environment that motivates users to improve and aim for the top.

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    New Hue

    NewHue is an AR-powered contact lens try-on platform that allows users to preview different lens colours in real time before purchasing. My role focused on optimising the virtual try-on feature by improving the UX/UI, interaction flow, eye-colour calibration, lens rendering, opacity, colour blending, and iris detail to create a more intuitive, realistic, and visually accurate AR experience.

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    ProSysCom

    ProSysCom is an established IT company based in Pietermaritzburg, operating since 1990. Over the years, it has grown to become one of KwaZulu-Natal’s leading independent IT service and solution providers. The company is committed to building long-term relationships with its clients and offers a wide range of IT services and products designed to support small to medium-sized businesses.

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