I am a multi-skilled UI/UX designer with 3+ years of experience in product design and problem solving. I focus on building user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing interfaces that solve user problems and boost retention, which drives business revenue. I also enjoy collaborating with teams to turn ideas into impactful products that deliver real results.

Abdulahi Simiyu

I am a multi-skilled UI/UX designer with 3+ years of experience in product design and problem solving. I focus on building user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing interfaces that solve user problems and boost retention, which drives business revenue. I also enjoy collaborating with teams to turn ideas into impactful products that deliver real results.

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I am a multi-skilled UI/UX designer with 3+ years of experience in product design and problem solving.

I focus on building user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing interfaces that solve user problems and boost retention, which drives business revenue. I also enjoy collaborating with teams to turn ideas into impactful products that deliver real results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Designer at Pristine
August 31, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Conducted user experience research via quantitative and qualitative surveys and focus groups to iterate early design concepts, resulting in a 28% increase in NPS. Initiated a project that helped users save and invest money and get free data as a consistent offering. Managed projects using agile framework to ensure seamless experience across devices and enhance user confidence. Designed and developed a website for Tech Haven, an electronics and gadgets store, creating over 20 high-fidelity web pages and optimizing two user flows, which improved navigation and increased conversion rates from 2% to 30%. Conducted user and product research to identify pain points and implemented solutions that streamlined the shopping experience. Revamped the entire platform UI from landing page to dashboards for students, tutors, and admins, optimizing layouts using UX principles like Hick’s Law and Fitts’ Law for intuitive navigation and reduced cognitive load. Collaborated with the development team
UI/UX Designer at Kolekto
August 31, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Redesigned a fintech app specializing in group fundraising by overhauling its outdated interface and improving poor user flows. Developed a clean, modern UI reflecting trust and community, simplified tiered contribution and KYC verification steps, and created a scalable design system integrated seamlessly with payment gateways like Paystack. Delivered responsive designs for web and mobile that enhanced usability and accessibility across devices. Usability tests with early adopters showed a 35% faster onboarding time, 40% reduction in form drop-offs, and improved user confidence in completing transactions.
UI/UX Designer at Kolekto
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led a complete UX overhaul for Kolekto, a fintech app for group fundraising. Improved trust and user engagement by redesigning outdated interfaces and fixing flow issues. Created a clean, modern design system for scalable components, streamlined tiered contributions and KYC steps, and integrated with Paystack. Delivered responsive web and mobile designs that improved usability and accessibility. Conducted usability testing with early adopters and refined prototypes to drive real business results.
UI/UX Designer at KolektOi Fintech Apps (Group Funding)
August 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Redesigned product with a clean, modern UI, created a consistent design system, and delivered responsive web and mobile designs. Improved onboarding efficiency (35% faster onboarding) and reduced form drop-offs (40%). Implemented improved user flows and collaborated with developers for seamless handoff.
Product Designer at PayVibe
January 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Conducted user experience research using quantitative and qualitative surveys and focus groups, leading to a 28% increase in Net Promoter Score (NPS). Initiated and designed a project to help users save, invest money, and get free data consistently. Designed user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and performed user testing for a mobile app and responsive website. Managed the project using an agile framework to ensure a seamless experience across devices and enhance user confidence.
UI/UX Designer at PayVibe
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
UI/UX redesign for PayVibe project redesigning UltraAd, a Shopify store. Streamlined navigation, improved checkout flow, and simplified complex journeys to boost conversions. Reduced cart abandonment and enhanced profitability by delivering a clean, user-friendly interface and responsive designs for web and mobile.
Website Designer at Tech Haven
November 30, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Designed and developed a website enhancing user experience for an electronics and gadgets store. Created over 20 high-fidelity web pages and optimized user flows, improving navigation and increasing conversion rates from 2% to 30%. Conducted user research and interviews with the Tech Haven team to identify pain points and implement solutions that streamlined the shopping experience.
Website Designer at TechHaven
November 30, 2024 - August 3, 2025
Designed and developed a Shopify website for Tech Haven, an electronics and gadgets store. Created 20+ high-fidelity web pages and optimized two user flows, improving navigation and increasing conversion rates from 2% to 30%. Conducted user research and interviews with Tech Haven’s team to identify pain points and implement solutions that streamlined the shopping experience.
Website Designer at Ultraad
September 30, 2024 - August 3, 2025
Redesigned Ultraad, a Shopify website, to enhance user experience, simplify complex workflows, and improve the checkout process. This led to a reduction in cart abandonment and increased conversions from 0% to 40%. Ultraad offers electronic gadgets and accessories, and the redesign focused on making shopping easier with a simple, user-friendly interface.
Website Designer at Tech Haven
September 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Performed UX research via quantitative/qualitative surveys and focus groups; iterated on early designs. Created 20+ high-fidelity pages, improved navigation, and increased conversion rates from 2% to 30%. Re-vamped platform UI for Students, Tutors, and Admins; applied UX principles to reduce cognitive load; collaborated with the dev team for smooth handoffs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Ilorin
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Industrial Chemistry at University of Ilorin
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
UI/UX Designer at PayVibe
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Industrial Chemistry at University of Ilorin
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
UI/UX Design Course at PayVibe
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Foundations of User Experience Design at Udemy
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Complete Figma Course: Web & Mobile Projects from Scratch at Udemy
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
UI/UX Designer at PayVibe
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Foundations of User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Complete Figma Course: Web & Mobile Projects from Scratch
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Foundations of User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Complete Figma Course: Web & Mobile Projects from Scratch
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
UI/UX Design Course - PayVibe
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Foundations of User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Complete Figma Course: Web & Mobile Projects from Scratch
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other