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I'm Ima Ekanem, a Product Designer and UX Engineer with 4+ years of experience creating human-centered, data-driven digital experiences. I bridge design and engineering to deliver intelligent, accessible, and scalable products. I am skilled in UX strategy, research, interaction design, and front-end development using modern frameworks and AI technologies.…

Ima Ekanem

Product Designer, UX Designer, UI Designer, +2

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I'm Ima Ekanem, a Product Designer and UX Engineer with 4+ years of experience creating human-centered, data-driven digital experiences. I bridge design and engineering to deliver intelligent, accessible, and scalable products. I am skilled in UX strategy, research, interaction design, and front-end development using modern frameworks and AI technologies.…

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I’m Ima Ekanem, a Product Designer and UX Engineer with 4+ years of experience creating human-centered, data-driven digital experiences.

I bridge design and engineering to deliver intelligent, accessible, and scalable products. I am skilled in UX strategy, research, interaction design, and front-end development using modern frameworks and AI technologies.

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer & Software Developer at IBM

July 1, 2021 - November 11, 2025

Led UX and visual design for multiple enterprise AI applications used by IBM’s global sales teams. Conducted user research, journey mapping, and usability testing that informed new workflows, increasing feature adoption. Created and maintained scalable design systems and pattern libraries aligned with IBM Design Language and WCAG 2.1. Partnered with product managers and data scientists to translate business requirements into data-driven experiences. Delivered interactive prototypes and visual specs in Figma and supported design handoff across teams. Built responsive, accessible interfaces in React, Angular, TypeScript, and Next.js; integrated backend services and APIs to connect internal data systems with front-end dashboards. Implemented real-time engagement features using WebSockets for thousands of concurrent users. Designed AI-powered chatbots and prompt tools using OpenAI APIs and IBM watsonx to automate workflows.

UX/UI & Web Designer at Web Marketers

June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Designed and developed responsive marketing websites and landing pages, translating brand goals into high-performing digital experiences. Customized and optimized WordPress themes and plugins, implementing front-end updates in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to improve usability and site performance.