Top Talent like Eliza are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Eliza Kinuthia

Product Designer
Brand Designer
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
UI/UX Design
Figma
Design Systems
Adobe Illustrator
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced UI/UX Consultant and Designer
With a passion for innovation and usability, I design user-friendly and engaging interfaces that drive business growth. As a design consultant, I work with clients to create impactful B2B and B2C solutions that prioritize user needs and stakeholder expectations. I leverage my skills to conduct strategy sessions, competitor analysis, user research, prototype design, testing, and iteration. I collaborate closely with product, engineering and stakeholder teams to deliver delightful digital experiences.

Projects

Chamify

UI/UX Design for Chamify, a group savings app which aims to give Chamas (Kenyan savings pools) a central place to oversee and manage their finances. Research The research processed involved a series of user interviews with Chama members to gather their insights on what works well within their Chamas and what areas needed improvement. The main pain points experienced were as follows: Lack of Transparency: Poor record-keeping and unclear financial transactions can lead to mistrust among members. Unclear Objectives: Groups without a clear plan or strategy are more likely to face difficulties in achieving their goals. Delayed Contributions: Without clear guidelines, members may fail to contribute on time, disrupting the group’s operations. Rushed Investments: Making hasty decisions about investments they don’t fully understand can result in losses. Difficulty Accessing Financial Services: Chamas often struggle to open bank accounts, secure loans, or access other essential financial products. REQUIREMENTS The project scope would entail the following main features: Chama setup: Which would enable Chamas to record their member details, settlement account details and signatory requirements, to enable a standard approval process on all outgoing transactions. Approvals: Ensure outgoing transactions are approved by signatories in order to be processed. Statements: Allow all members to view Chama transactions for transparency and clear record keeping. Contribution types / Goals: Record the types of contribution members are to make, in order to clarify group contribution objectives. A 'personal wallet' tailored to individual users to encourage savings culture. Future plans: Investments - Present users with safe investment opportunities that are regulated by CMA, to lower the likelihood of fraud investments. Loans - Allow members to borrow within the Chama and support one another financially, all the while ensuring transparency and accountability.See More

Work History

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UI/UX Consultant

Smart People Africa ltdAs the sole UI/UX Designer on the team, I manage a variety of projects in close collaboration with Project Management and Engineering teams. My work entails the following: Conducting In-Depth UX Research: I delve into user needs and behaviors to inform design decisions, ensuring our solutions align with user expectations and business goals. Designing Low-Fidelity Prototypes: I develop early-stage prototypes to explore and validate design concepts, allowing us to test ideas and iterate based on real user feedback. Incorporating Design Systems: I apply robust design systems to ensure consistency and cohesion across all design elements, streamlining the design process and maintaining a unified user experience. Creating High-Fidelity and Interactive Prototypes: I craft detailed, interactive prototypes that simulate the final product, providing realistic previews of the user experience and enabling effective stakeholder feedback. Testing and Iterating: I rigorously test designs with users to gather insights and refine prototypes through iterative cycles, ensuring that each version meets product expectations.
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Brand & Web Designer

EZKEOct 2021 - Apr 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosBrand Strategy & Research •Strategy sessions with clients to outline brand goals and develop strategic designs. •Competitor analysis, to evaluate performance of client's business against key market players. Brand Design •Mood boards & Creative direction •Typography •Logo Design •Color Palettes and Brand Pattern •Brand Presentation & Guidelines Web Design •Designing websites in line with brand guidelines and brand strategy, in order to provide a cohesive digital presence. •Website redesign of sites that need a modern look and feel, which aligns with business branding & goals.
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UX Designer

Cytonn InvestmentsNov 2019 - Sep 2021 • 1 yr 11 mosCollaboration with Branding, Project Dev, Service Designers, Business Analysts and Software Developers, to create Fintech products that met both business and client needs. Gathering of user feedback through client calls & reviews. Implementing feedback into ideation & design sessions to tackle client concerns. Low fidelity prototypes in Adobe XD / Figma. UX Testing, Collection & Collation of stakeholder feedback, Design Iteration. UI Mockups & High Fidelity Prototypes in Adobe XD / Sketch / Figma Mentorship of UX design trainees to ensure growth in their UX skills.
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UI/UX Developer

Savannah InformaticsJul 2018 - Jan 2019 • 7 mosGraphic Design •Design of health insurance forms & medical cards to be used in hospitals within Kenya. UX Design •Using data gathered by the field research team to inform web app design of a medical smart card system. •Low fidelity prototypes on Adobe XD •Design Iteration based on feedback from managerial, development & field teams. UI Design •Creating visually pleasing high fidelity prototypes in-line with UX data & brand guidelines. Front End Development & Testing •Collaboration in team of front end developers using the Angular Framework. •Unit Testing to ensure company web applications were running smoothly.
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Front End Developer

HP - Strathmore Research LaboratoryJan 2017 - Mar 2017 • 3 mosWorked on the front end development team to collaborate on web design projects, with Vue.js as our development framework.
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I.T Volunteer

Tshwane Home of HopeFeb 2016 - Mar 2016 • 2 mos•Mentored and taught IT Fundamentals to girls aged 8-18 years. •Designed flyers for local community events.

Education

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Strathmore University

BSc. Informatics

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced UI/UX Consultant and Designer
With a passion for innovation and usability, I design user-friendly and engaging interfaces that drive business growth. As a design consultant, I work with clients to create impactful B2B and B2C solutions that prioritize user needs and stakeholder expectations. I leverage my skills to conduct strategy sessions, competitor analysis, user research, prototype design, testing, and iteration. I collaborate closely with product, engineering and stakeholder teams to deliver delightful digital experiences.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Eliza are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Eliza Kinuthia

Product Designer
Brand Designer
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
UI/UX Design
Figma
Design Systems
Adobe Illustrator
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Chamify

UI/UX Design for Chamify, a group savings app which aims to give Chamas (Kenyan savings pools) a central place to oversee and manage their finances. Research The research processed involved a series of user interviews with Chama members to gather their insights on what works well within their Chamas and what areas needed improvement. The main pain points experienced were as follows: Lack of Transparency: Poor record-keeping and unclear financial transactions can lead to mistrust among members. Unclear Objectives: Groups without a clear plan or strategy are more likely to face difficulties in achieving their goals. Delayed Contributions: Without clear guidelines, members may fail to contribute on time, disrupting the group’s operations. Rushed Investments: Making hasty decisions about investments they don’t fully understand can result in losses. Difficulty Accessing Financial Services: Chamas often struggle to open bank accounts, secure loans, or access other essential financial products. REQUIREMENTS The project scope would entail the following main features: Chama setup: Which would enable Chamas to record their member details, settlement account details and signatory requirements, to enable a standard approval process on all outgoing transactions. Approvals: Ensure outgoing transactions are approved by signatories in order to be processed. Statements: Allow all members to view Chama transactions for transparency and clear record keeping. Contribution types / Goals: Record the types of contribution members are to make, in order to clarify group contribution objectives. A 'personal wallet' tailored to individual users to encourage savings culture. Future plans: Investments - Present users with safe investment opportunities that are regulated by CMA, to lower the likelihood of fraud investments. Loans - Allow members to borrow within the Chama and support one another financially, all the while ensuring transparency and accountability.

Work History

S

UI/UX Consultant

Smart People Africa ltdAs the sole UI/UX Designer on the team, I manage a variety of projects in close collaboration with Project Management and Engineering teams. My work entails the following: Conducting In-Depth UX Research: I delve into user needs and behaviors to inform design decisions, ensuring our solutions align with user expectations and business goals. Designing Low-Fidelity Prototypes: I develop early-stage prototypes to explore and validate design concepts, allowing us to test ideas and iterate based on real user feedback. Incorporating Design Systems: I apply robust design systems to ensure consistency and cohesion across all design elements, streamlining the design process and maintaining a unified user experience. Creating High-Fidelity and Interactive Prototypes: I craft detailed, interactive prototypes that simulate the final product, providing realistic previews of the user experience and enabling effective stakeholder feedback. Testing and Iterating: I rigorously test designs with users to gather insights and refine prototypes through iterative cycles, ensuring that each version meets product expectations.
E

Brand & Web Designer

EZKEOct 2021 - Apr 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosBrand Strategy & Research •Strategy sessions with clients to outline brand goals and develop strategic designs. •Competitor analysis, to evaluate performance of client's business against key market players. Brand Design •Mood boards & Creative direction •Typography •Logo Design •Color Palettes and Brand Pattern •Brand Presentation & Guidelines Web Design •Designing websites in line with brand guidelines and brand strategy, in order to provide a cohesive digital presence. •Website redesign of sites that need a modern look and feel, which aligns with business branding & goals.
C

UX Designer

Cytonn InvestmentsNov 2019 - Sep 2021 • 1 yr 11 mosCollaboration with Branding, Project Dev, Service Designers, Business Analysts and Software Developers, to create Fintech products that met both business and client needs. Gathering of user feedback through client calls & reviews. Implementing feedback into ideation & design sessions to tackle client concerns. Low fidelity prototypes in Adobe XD / Figma. UX Testing, Collection & Collation of stakeholder feedback, Design Iteration. UI Mockups & High Fidelity Prototypes in Adobe XD / Sketch / Figma Mentorship of UX design trainees to ensure growth in their UX skills.
S

UI/UX Developer

Savannah InformaticsJul 2018 - Jan 2019 • 7 mosGraphic Design •Design of health insurance forms & medical cards to be used in hospitals within Kenya. UX Design •Using data gathered by the field research team to inform web app design of a medical smart card system. •Low fidelity prototypes on Adobe XD •Design Iteration based on feedback from managerial, development & field teams. UI Design •Creating visually pleasing high fidelity prototypes in-line with UX data & brand guidelines. Front End Development & Testing •Collaboration in team of front end developers using the Angular Framework. •Unit Testing to ensure company web applications were running smoothly.
H

Front End Developer

HP - Strathmore Research LaboratoryJan 2017 - Mar 2017 • 3 mosWorked on the front end development team to collaborate on web design projects, with Vue.js as our development framework.
T

I.T Volunteer

Tshwane Home of HopeFeb 2016 - Mar 2016 • 2 mos•Mentored and taught IT Fundamentals to girls aged 8-18 years. •Designed flyers for local community events.

Education

S

Strathmore University

BSc. Informatics

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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