Hello, I’m Nkwenkwezi

 I’m an aspiring UX/UI Designer with a passion for user-centric design, research, and user testing. With a keen eye for design, a creative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, qualitative and quantitative research abilities, I strive for seamless user experiences that drive impactful results. I am proficient in Balsamiq, Canva, Figma, Adobe XD, Divi, WordPress, and Shopify.

Education

Certificate – User Experience Design Course
University of Cape Town – 2025

• Focusing on core UX principles, User Research methodology, Wireframing, High and Low Fidelity prototyping, User Testing and Design Thinking.
• Developed practical skills in creating user-centred digital experiences.

Diploma – ICT: Applications Development
Durban University of Technology – 2023

• Hands-on experience in object-oriented programming and web development, developing a deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

Experience

• Managed a database of customer and sales information, demonstrating proficiency in data organization and integrity.
• Analyzed sales data to generate weekly and monthly reports, providing insights that help identify trends and improve performance.
• Collaborated with the sales team to ensure all operational procedures were followed and assisted
  with the adoption of new digital tools.

• Conducted user research through interviews and surveys to identify key user pain points.
• Developed user personas and user journey maps to inform the design process.
• Created low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity interactive prototypes using Balsamiq.
• Performed usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on design solutions.

• Managed the end-to-end development and launch of a Shopify e-commerce site.
• Customized the store’s theme using HTML and CSS to create a unique brand identity.
• Integrated third-party apps to enhance functionality and streamline operations.
• Oversaw all product listings, marketing initiatives, and customer experience.

Skills

Information Architecture

AI Tools & Software

Usability Testing

Inclusive Design

Languages

English

IsiXhosa

IsiZulu