I'm Emmanuel Nwagala, a product designer with a software engineering background and international experience (US, Germany, Nigeria). I bridge design and development by leveraging Python and UI/UX principles to build scalable, user-centric products. I have a proven track record of improving usability and engagement through data-driven design iterations, and I thrive in cross-functional teams to deliver pixels-to-prod improvements. My approach combines research, prototyping, and collaboration with engineering to ship thoughtful design systems and interfaces. I’m passionate about creating accessible, intuitive experiences and continuously refining processes to boost efficiency and impact.

Emmanuel Nwagala

I'm Emmanuel Nwagala, a product designer with a software engineering background and international experience (US, Germany, Nigeria). I bridge design and development by leveraging Python and UI/UX principles to build scalable, user-centric products. I have a proven track record of improving usability and engagement through data-driven design iterations, and I thrive in cross-functional teams to deliver pixels-to-prod improvements. My approach combines research, prototyping, and collaboration with engineering to ship thoughtful design systems and interfaces. I’m passionate about creating accessible, intuitive experiences and continuously refining processes to boost efficiency and impact.

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I’m Emmanuel Nwagala, a product designer with a software engineering background and international experience (US, Germany, Nigeria). I bridge design and development by leveraging Python and UI/UX principles to build scalable, user-centric products. I have a proven track record of improving usability and engagement through data-driven design iterations, and I thrive in cross-functional teams to deliver pixels-to-prod improvements.

My approach combines research, prototyping, and collaboration with engineering to ship thoughtful design systems and interfaces. I’m passionate about creating accessible, intuitive experiences and continuously refining processes to boost efficiency and impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer and Team Lead at Avi on Talks, Nigeria
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed a high-conversion landing page for Avion Talks, directly contributing to increased site traffic and user engagement. Architected the conversation flows and interface for the WhatsApp Bot, prioritizing intuition and speed to ensure seamless self-service.
UI/UX Designer & Team Lead at Avion Talks Nigeria
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed a high-conversion landing page for Avion Talks, directly contributing to a boost in site traffic and user engagement. Architected the conversational flows and interface for the WhatsApp Bot, prioritizing intuition and speed to ensure seamless user self-service.
UI/UX Designer and Team Lead at Avion Talks
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed a high-conversion landing page and led design iterations; shaped onboarding and self-service flows to boost engagement.
Product Designer (Promoted from Intern) at Plau de Inc
November 1, 2024 - Present
Led the complete redesign of the core user interface, resolving usability bottlenecks and modernizing the visual language for improved accessibility. Drove design iteration cycles by incorporating user feedback into actionable UI/UX improvements, resulting in a 20% increase in user retention. Collaborated closely with engineering to ensure pixel-perfect feature implementations and established a comprehensive design system to maintain consistency across product interfaces, boosting design and development efficiency by 30%.
Product Designer at Plaude Inc
November 1, 2024 - Present
Remote product designer promoted from intern; led redesign of the core user interface, resolved usability bottlenecks, and modernized the visual language for improved accessibility.
UI Designer at Tech Wings Global, LLC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed complex web interfaces for the product’s Admin Dashboard, ensuring cohesive data visualization and intuitive navigation.
UI Designer (Contract) at Acadu Nigeria
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Contributed to the end-to-end design of a responsive educational website, enhancing user engagement metrics.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Babcock University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) at Aptech Nigeria, Ogun State
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Intensive Programming (C Language) at 42 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Intensive Programming (C Language) at 42 Berlin
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) at Aptech Nigeria, Ogun State
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Nigeria
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Intensive Programming in C at 42 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) at Aptech Ogun State, Nigeria
July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Ogun State, Nigeria
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Qualifications

Intensive Programming (C Language)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE)
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE)
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Intensive Programming (C Language) - 42 Berlin
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE)
July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Intensive Programming in C
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other