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I'm a product designer with 8+ years crafting user-centered digital experiences across web, mobile, and desktop for African markets. I fuse data-driven design methodologies with hands-on technical fluency in React and Node.js to build engagement-focused products that serve diverse user needs. I specialize in multi-platform design, behavior-change mechanics, and accessibility for emerging markets. My track record includes products serving 500+ users across 7 countries, with measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and task completion, achieved through close cross-functional collaboration and a bias toward practical, accessible design.…I'm a product designer with 8+ years crafting user-centered digital experiences across web, mobile, and desktop for African markets. I fuse data-driven design methodologies with hands-on technical fluency in React and Node.js to build engagement-focused products that serve diverse user needs. I specialize in multi-platform design, behavior-change mechanics, and accessibility for emerging markets. My track record includes products serving 500+ users across 7 countries, with measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and task completion, achieved through close cross-functional collaboration and a bias toward practical, accessible design.

Gabriel I. Mpeta

Product Designer, UX Designer, Web Designer, +2

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I'm a product designer with 8+ years crafting user-centered digital experiences across web, mobile, and desktop for African markets. I fuse data-driven design methodologies with hands-on technical fluency in React and Node.js to build engagement-focused products that serve diverse user needs. I specialize in multi-platform design, behavior-change mechanics, and accessibility for emerging markets. My track record includes products serving 500+ users across 7 countries, with measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and task completion, achieved through close cross-functional collaboration and a bias toward practical, accessible design.…I'm a product designer with 8+ years crafting user-centered digital experiences across web, mobile, and desktop for African markets. I fuse data-driven design methodologies with hands-on technical fluency in React and Node.js to build engagement-focused products that serve diverse user needs. I specialize in multi-platform design, behavior-change mechanics, and accessibility for emerging markets. My track record includes products serving 500+ users across 7 countries, with measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and task completion, achieved through close cross-functional collaboration and a bias toward practical, accessible design.

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I’m a product designer with 8+ years crafting user-centered digital experiences across web, mobile, and desktop for African markets. I fuse data-driven design methodologies with hands-on technical fluency in React and Node.js to build engagement-focused products that serve diverse user needs.

I specialize in multi-platform design, behavior-change mechanics, and accessibility for emerging markets. My track record includes products serving 500+ users across 7 countries, with measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and task completion, achieved through close cross-functional collaboration and a bias toward practical, accessible design.

Skills

Product Design

Web Design

React JS

Experience Level

Product Design

Expert

Web Design

Expert

React JS

Expert

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer at Centre of Design and Engineering

February 1, 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end UX design for consumer-facing digital products using Design Thinking, including user research, journey mapping, user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile. Designed intuitive sharing and collaboration features for FreeMe (web-based interactive platform for youth sexual health), Ezeey (point-of-sale system for the African market), and Easy Grow (church management app). Collaborated cross-functionally to integrate user feedback, business requirements, and technical constraints into iterative designs for seamless multi-platform experiences. Owned full project lifecycles and contributed as a frontend developer to bridge design and implementation.

Part-Time Lecturer in Design Research at University of Johannesburg

March 1, 2020 - Present

Delivered practice-first, student-centered learning experiences in qualitative, quantitative, visual, and applied design research methods. Set, assessed, and provided constructive feedback on course assignments, integrating evolving AI tools and regionally relevant design examples to reflect Southern African contexts. Maintained academic integrity and administrative requirements.

Volunteer Product Design Consultant at Adventist Drought Relief Agency

June 1, 2024 - Present

Provided strategic UX and digital product guidance to enhance the organization's online presence, focusing on intuitive, accessible, and engaging web experiences for global donors, partners, and affected communities. Developed high-level design recommendations, including wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and interaction specifications for improved navigation and multi-platform responsiveness.

Lecturer in Multimedia Design & Web Design at Chinhoyi University of Science and Technology

March 1, 2015 - December 1, 2025

Designed and led studio-based design projects in multimedia and web design, guiding teams through user research, problem framing, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing to create user-centered digital experiences. Coached designers on UX principles, interaction design, visual hierarchy, and accessibility with emphasis on Southern African contexts.

Senior LX Designer at Technologies in Motion

April 1, 2013 - December 1, 2023

Planned and coordinated professional learning programs from design through deployment. Managed LMS (Moodle), course structures, learner access, and content updates. Designed and facilitated blended learning experiences aligned with performance outcomes. Collaborated with stakeholders to adapt learning to learner needs and operational constraints.