I’m an independent UX/UI consultant helping companies, startups, and businesses build products people don’t have to think twice about. I work end-to-end from research and user interviews to final interfaces because good design lives in the thinking, not just the screens. I focus on understanding the problem before solving it, which means digging into how people actually work and what they actually need. Recent work: Redesigned the Enkare platform, focusing on user flows and interface clarity. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m naturally curious and love understanding how things work from different angles. Outside of work, you’ll find me reading, watching good comedy, or on long walks thinking through problems. I believe the most interesting part of design is understanding people, and the most beautiful part of being human is our capacity to think deeply and love fully. Reach out for consulting opportunities and interesting projects.…

Irene King'o

I’m an independent UX/UI consultant helping companies, startups, and businesses build products people don’t have to think twice about. I work end-to-end from research and user interviews to final interfaces because good design lives in the thinking, not just the screens. I focus on understanding the problem before solving it, which means digging into how people actually work and what they actually need. Recent work: Redesigned the Enkare platform, focusing on user flows and interface clarity. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m naturally curious and love understanding how things work from different angles. Outside of work, you’ll find me reading, watching good comedy, or on long walks thinking through problems. I believe the most interesting part of design is understanding people, and the most beautiful part of being human is our capacity to think deeply and love fully. Reach out for consulting opportunities and interesting projects.…

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I’m an independent UX/UI consultant helping companies, startups, and businesses build products people don’t have to think twice about.

I work end-to-end from research and user interviews to final interfaces because good design lives in the thinking, not just the screens. I focus on understanding the problem before solving it, which means digging into how people actually work and what they actually need.

Recent work: Redesigned the Enkare platform, focusing on user flows and interface clarity. Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I’m naturally curious and love understanding how things work from different angles. Outside of work, you’ll find me reading, watching good comedy, or on long walks thinking through problems. I believe the most interesting part of design is understanding people, and the most beautiful part of being human is our capacity to think deeply and love fully.

Reach out for consulting opportunities and interesting projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Figma
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Invision
Expert
CSS
Intermediate
Framer
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Merx Press E-commerce Mall
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led UX strategy and interface design for a mental health platform, translating research into intuitive user flows. Partnered with developers and product managers in Agile sprints to deliver user-centered solutions. Conducted stakeholder interviews and built wireframes/prototypes to guide iterative product decisions.
UX/UI Designer at Freelance / Self-Employed
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Led UX strategy and interface design for digital products; translated early concepts into user-friendly MVPs; conducted UX audits and collaborated with founders and developers to refine solutions in Agile workflows.
Design Consultant at Independent Consultant
July 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Design and redesign MVPs for startups; translated concepts into user-friendly products to accelerate launch. Conducted UX audits to identify friction points and deliver actionable recommendations; collaborated with founders and development teams to align user needs with business objectives.
Freelance UX/UI Designer (Lead UX Strategy) at Mental Health Platform (Client)
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led UX strategy and interface design for a mental health platform, translating research into intuitive user flows. Partnered with founders and product managers in Agile sprints to deliver user-centered solutions. Conducted stakeholder interviews and built wireframes/prototypes to guide iterative product decisions.
Freelance UX/UI Designer at Merx Press E-commerce Mall
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Designed digital products for clients using Figma, from landing pages to full web and mobile apps, improving conversion rates by up to 22% and reducing user friction through thoughtful interaction design.
UX/UI Designer at Cognix Health Care
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Led UX strategy and interface design for a mental health platform, translating research into intuitive user flows. Partnered with developers and product managers in Agile sprints to deliver user-centered solutions.
Freelance UX/UI Designer
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Designing digital products for clients using Figma, from landing pages to full web and mobile apps, improving conversion rates and reducing user friction through thoughtful interaction design.
UX/UI Designer at Merx Press E-commerce Mall
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led the creation of intuitive mockups for mobile and desktop, developed comprehensive style guides adopted across the platform to maintain brand consistency and scalability.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
AI Career Essentials Certificate (Google Coursera)
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
AI Career Essentials Certificate
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Google AI Career Essentials Certificate
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
ALX AI Career Essentials Certificate
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment
    Fintech redesign

    Red is a tricky color; it demands attention. When you use it sparingly, it guides users exactly where you want them to look. But when it’s scattered everywhere (buttons, icons, banners, text), your eye doesn’t know where to focus. The app becomes overwhelming.

    The current Airtel Money home screen drowns users in red. Multiple promotional banners. Quick action icons scattered below the fold. A cluttered interface that screams for attention in every direction. Users land on the screen confused about what to do first.

    What I Changed:
    ✦ Red is now strategic, only on the hero balance where it matters
    ✦ Main balance is now the hero (you see your money first)
    ✦ 4 main actions (Send, Receive, Withdraw, Pay bills) with breathing room
    ✦ One deal card instead of multiple banners
    ✦ Services organized in a clean grid
    ✦ Recent transactions visible
    ✦ Trust message at the bottom

    Why This Works: When red has a purpose, users know exactly where to focus. The interface becomes calm instead of chaotic. Faster decisions. Better experience

    Food delivery app
    Designed a food delivery app for a company in Kenya. I was in charge of the whole design process from user research to developer handoff designer…