Zainab Wahab

Zainab Wahab

Product Designer

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  • About me

    Product Designer | Crafting Visually Compelling Digital Experiences | Expertise in User-Centered Design, Accessibility, and Design Systems

  • Education

    • Coursera

      2022 - 2022
      User Experience Design

      The Google UX Design Certificate course consists of seven comprehensive series, strategically crafted to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to become proficient UX designers.Throughout this course, I learned the design thinking process, starting from user research, empathizing, and defining user problems, all the way to crafting affordable and user-friendly solutions. I also discovered various methods for testing these solutions with users to ensure they… Show more The Google UX Design Certificate course consists of seven comprehensive series, strategically crafted to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to become proficient UX designers.Throughout this course, I learned the design thinking process, starting from user research, empathizing, and defining user problems, all the way to crafting affordable and user-friendly solutions. I also discovered various methods for testing these solutions with users to ensure they meet their needs.I put this newfound knowledge into practice by designing a Virtual Tour App for JK Art Gallery, which I thoroughly documented in a detailed case study available in my portfolio. Additionally, I created a responsive website offering 'Do it yourself' videos for users, and you can explore the case study for this project in my portfolio as well. Show less

    • University of Ilorin

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Biochemistry
  • Experience

    • Zuri Team, Inc.

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Product Designer

      • Created a project management website and a pharmacy app, showcasing skills in front-end development and UI design.• Worked in a team of 20 designers and developers to build a favicon generator website.• Played a key role in the user-centered design process by organizing research notes, creating empathy maps, and developing detailed user personas, ensuring that product development was aligned with user needs and preferences.• Designed and prototyped high-fidelity mockups tailored for tablet and mobile screens, showcasing a deep understanding of responsive design principles and the ability to create visually appealing and functional interfaces for various devices. Show less

    • Edgi

      Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
      Product Designer

      • Created a project management website and a pharmacy app, showcasing skills in front-end development and UI design.• Worked in a team of 20 designers and developers to build a favicon generator website.• Played a key role in the user-centered design process by organizing research notes, creating empathy maps, and developing detailed user personas, ensuring that product development was aligned with user needs and preferences.• Designed and prototyped high-fidelity mockups tailored for tablet and mobile screens, showcasing a deep understanding of responsive design principles and the ability to create visually appealing and functional interfaces for various devices. Show less

    • Unqueue for Business

      Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and translate complex product requirements into innovative and user-centered design concepts.• Initiated and implemented a comprehensive design system that streamlined the design process and enhanced design consistency across the organization.• Produced wireframes, interactive prototypes, and visually appealing design assets to effectively communicate design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.• Utilized user feedback and iterative design processes to refine design solutions, resulting in user-friendly products.• Collaborated closely with engineering teams to assess the feasibility of design concepts, addressing technical challenges and optimizing the development process.• Provided ongoing support to product engineers, which facilitated the successful implementation of design solutions. Show less

      • Product Designer

        Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
      • Product Designer

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
    • SkillHat

      Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
      User Experience Designer

      As a UI/UX designer in SkillHat's 6th accelerator program, I led the design for the HustleHub project—an innovative platform connecting tech sales professionals with remote opportunities.Project: HustleHubRole: Sole UI/UX designerSchedule: 8 weeksTeam size: 7-Collaborated with the product owner to define research goals and formulate research questions.-Produced UX design deliverables including empathy maps, user journey maps and mood boards.-Led team brainstorming sessions to generate solutions and created wireframes accordingly.-Established a project style guide for consistency in design.-Developed high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and conducted testing.The project was a success and by the end of the 8-week timeframe, we were able to deliver a functioning MVP. Show less

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