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Work History
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AMUKELANI SHIRINGANI

Experience Designer | UI & UX
Pretoria,Gauteng
AMUKELANI SHIRINGANI

Summary

Experience Designer | UI & UX with a demonstrated track record of 1 year in facilitating and supporting human interactions with complex systems and software. Committed to maintaining user-centric designs while adhering to prescribed interface principles and related development goals. Passionate about creating inviting and unintimidating interfaces, spanning from simple open-source applications to intricate proprietary systems. A dedicated designer focused on delivering exceptional user experiences and driving meaningful engagement.

Work History

Energy Consultant Company in ZA
Pretoria

User Interface/User Experience Designer
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Currently engaged in building a web application aimed at mitigating the impact of power cuts (load shedding) in South Africa
  • Utilising tools such as Figma, React, and Adobe CC Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Drive UI requirements through to implementation, complete with accurate sizing estimates and task breakdowns.
  • Developing application UI's via emerging front-end technologies

Top Market
Cambridge

User Interface/User Experience Designer
02.2023 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Developed the user interface for Top Market's e-commerce shop, designing Android, iOS, and web app interfaces
  • Utilised tools such as Figma, Protopie, and Adobe CC Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Resolved UX obstacles through testing and iteration, prioritising user empathy throughout development methods.
  • Participated in design review meetings to brainstorm new UX developments through collaborative thinking

Home of Piano Desk (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria

UX/UI Designer & Brand Identity Designer
09.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Led the creation of corporate branding, conducted UX research, and designed the UX and UI for a music streaming application across different platforms (Android, iOS, and web)
  • Utilised tools like Figma, Protopie, and Adobe CC Suite (Illustrator, InDesign,
  • Photoshop)
  • E-commerce Design | UX and UI

IP@3C
Centurion

Design Associate
02.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy
  • Seamlessly migrated communication assets and collateral into the digital realm during the peak of the global pandemic
  • Designed modal and lower third cards for GauTV and TBN, esteemed broadcast television stations
  • Operated as a gimbal camera operator, capturing the impact of the pandemic in key areas like Olievenhoutbosch, Cosmo City, and Alberton
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management
  • Utilised software tools such as Apple Motion, Adobe CC Suite (Illustrator, InDesign,
  • Photoshop, Premier Pro), Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and more

Education

University of Pretoria/Universiteit Van Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

Bachelor of Arts from Information Design
02.2021 - 03.2025

University Overview

  • Infomation Design (IOW)
  • Imaging and Visualisation (ILL)
  • Member of House Mopane, 2021 to 2022
  • Member of Mops Clubhouse, 2021 to 2022

Skills

User Experience (UX) design

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Interests

Tennis

Apple Inc. enthusiast

Travel

Hiking

I discovered a profound love for hiking in university as a way to reconnect with nature and detach from screens. It became a cherished activity that allows me to immerse myself in the beauty of the outdoors and embrace "green time" free from technological distractions.

Timeline

User Interface/User Experience Designer

Energy Consultant Company in ZA
05.2023 - Current

User Interface/User Experience Designer

Top Market
02.2023 - 03.2023

UX/UI Designer & Brand Identity Designer

Home of Piano Desk (Pty) Ltd
09.2022 - 02.2023

University of Pretoria/Universiteit Van Pretoria

Bachelor of Arts from Information Design
02.2021 - 03.2025

Design Associate

IP@3C
02.2020 - 12.2020
AMUKELANI SHIRINGANIExperience Designer | UI & UX