I'm Erick Mateli, a product-focused designer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling digital products across fintech and multi-partner ecosystems. I fuse UX strategy with frontend engineering to simplify complex systems into intuitive, scalable experiences. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business goals into practical design systems and delivering high-impact outcomes. I enjoy turning research into measurable improvements and establishing reusable UI patterns for multi-partner implementations.…

Erick Mateli

I'm Erick Mateli, a product-focused designer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling digital products across fintech and multi-partner ecosystems. I fuse UX strategy with frontend engineering to simplify complex systems into intuitive, scalable experiences. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business goals into practical design systems and delivering high-impact outcomes. I enjoy turning research into measurable improvements and establishing reusable UI patterns for multi-partner implementations.…

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I’m Erick Mateli, a product-focused designer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling digital products across fintech and multi-partner ecosystems. I fuse UX strategy with frontend engineering to simplify complex systems into intuitive, scalable experiences.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business goals into practical design systems and delivering high-impact outcomes. I enjoy turning research into measurable improvements and establishing reusable UI patterns for multi-partner implementations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Frontend Tech Lead / Product Designer at Inclusivity Solutions
August 1, 2022 - Present
Led end-to-end redesign of ASPIN platform, transforming it from a system-driven interface into a workflow-based product experience. Improved onboarding, policy, and claims journeys; designed partner-facing insurance journeys across Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi. Reduced delivery cycle to ~5 days from design to production through a design-led delivery approach. Introduced analytics (PostHog) to track user behavior and inform product decisions. Established reusable UI patterns and scalable design approaches for multi-partner implementations. Collaborated with engineering, product, and operations to align UX with business goals.
Product Designer / UX Lead at Inclusivity Solutions
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Translated business requirements into user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Designed and maintained scalable design systems for consistency across products. Conducted usability improvements across customer journeys including onboarding and payments. Led UX decisions across multiple partner implementations and product iterations. Worked closely with stakeholders to align product vision and execution.
UX Designer & Frontend Developer at Yellow Pages Kenya
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Led redesign of the Yellow Pages platform, improving the Search → Find → Contact journey. Improved mobile responsiveness, usability, and performance across platforms. Reduced bounce rate and improved session engagement through UX improvements. Built interactive prototypes and implemented frontend improvements. Supported rollout across multiple African markets.
Frontend Developer at Isobar (Dentsu Aegis Network)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Developed responsive web interfaces for multiple client brands. Optimised websites for performance, usability, and cross-device compatibility. Worked with analytics and social listening tools to support product and marketing insights.
Web Designer & Developer at Africa 118 Inc.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Designed and developed websites and e-commerce platforms for SMEs. Worked directly with clients to translate business needs into digital solutions. Delivered responsive, user-friendly web experiences across industries. Supported rollout across multiple African markets.

Education

Diploma in Web Design & Development at Nairobi School of Digital Design
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Diploma in Web Design & Development at Nairobi School of Digital Design
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Frontend Development at freeCodeCamp
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Qualifications

Frontend Development
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Diploma in Web Design & Development
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Yellow Pages

    Date: 2019 - Now

    Platform: Web

    Role: UX Design and Front-end Development

    Design Rationale:

    Project’s Scope:
    The yellow pages brand undertook this project redesign to give a new life to its
    traditional-looking online directory.
    This was done to increase the traffic of the website and also give a fresh new look to the brand
    across its seven countries in Africa and improve the general user experience on the website.
    I mapped out a few timely product solutions, Revamp of the homepage - For this, we had to rework a
    couple of things. On first load, it was agreed that we have a visible, clear search to prompt users to
    search for businesses.
    Rework the search results page; we had to include a sticky navigation when the user scrolled down. This
    was implemented in case the results were not relevant to the user, he/she could easily do a re-search.
    Rework on business detail page - General information section was to be well laid out to accommodate
    easier readability.