Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Kwame Darkwa Frimpong

Kwame Darkwa Frimpong

Accra

Summary

Thorough UI Developer skilled in creating cross-platform UI concepts and leading UX projects for distinctive digital branding. Proficient in managing complex design specifications and project milestones. Expert in coding with frameworks like React, React Native, Flutter, and Next.js, and in using Figma for high-fidelity designs. Combines strong technical skills with a creative flair in music production, enhancing innovative thinking and unique contributions to digital branding and user experience, positioning uniquely in the tech industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

UI/UX Designer

Hubtel Limited
Accra
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed mobile-first designs for cross-platform compatibility.
  • Presented concepts and ideas effectively with stakeholders.
  • Created web models or prototypes using physical, interface, logical and data models.
  • Developed models based on physical, logical and data-driven models.
  • Incorporated UX/UI principles into all projects.
  • Analyzed website analytics to inform design improvements.
  • Coordinated with marketing teams on campaign-specific designs.
  • Managed multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Assisted junior designers in skill development and growth.
  • Designed responsive web interfaces for improved user experience.
  • Leveraged expertise in user preferences and accessibility requirements to establish design specifications and optimize approaches.
  • Conducted usability testing to optimize user interface design.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and standards.
  • Designed, built and maintained websites using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, and digital media.
  • Provided creative direction for web-based initiatives and campaigns.
  • Utilized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end design.
  • Created and improved visual designs to catapult websites forward in terms of looks and usability.
  • Conducted A/B testing to optimize conversion rates.

Frontend Developer, UI/Senior UX Designer

Change Verve
Johannesburg
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed detailed specifications for web application features.
  • Consulted with marketing teams on strategies for improving customer engagement through UX design.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to explore innovative solutions.
  • Designed effective navigation structures that improved usability across multiple platforms.
  • Developed interactive prototypes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other technologies as needed.
  • Defined user experience goals and objectives based on project requirements.
  • Analyzed user feedback and conducted competitor analysis to inform design decisions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and user experience design.
  • Developed style guides and visual standards for branding consistency across products.
  • Communicated complex information clearly through visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, imagery and iconography.
  • Created wireframes, user flows, prototypes and mockups to visualize design concepts.
  • Integrated analytics tools into products to measure usage patterns and optimize the user experience.
  • Provided support during quality assurance testing by identifying potential issues related to UX and UI design elements.

Frontend Developer, UI/UX Designer

Afriluck Lottery Limited
Accra
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Utilized strong typography skills in creating eye-catching designs.
  • Integrated third-party APIs for enhanced functionality in web apps.
  • Set up continuous integration pipelines to streamline deployment process.
  • Designed visual and graphic images to use on multiple platforms.
  • Established hosting for each website and completed go-live process by uploading sites to host account.
  • Reviewed project specifications and devised solutions for use across multiple websites.
  • Regularly updated client websites with new content and features.
  • Ensured website accessibility according to WCAG guidelines.
  • Directed design, writing and production of page content to fulfill project demands and satisfy customer needs.
  • Determined job priorities for multiple projects and communicated sequencing, priorities and timelines to entire team.
  • Identified issues with security system performance logs and notified appropriate personnel.
  • Implemented server-side rendering for improved page load times.

UI/UX Designer, Frontend Developer

Arkesel Limited
Accra
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Implemented automated testing procedures to improve code quality.
  • Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data from breaches.
  • Regularly communicated progress updates with stakeholders and clients.
  • Mentored junior developers, enhancing overall team skills.
  • Developed software for embedded systems, coding solutions for both new installations and in-situ hardware.
  • Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to newly implemented hardware or upgrade interfaces.
  • Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
  • Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
  • Developed requirements for system modifications and new system installations.
  • Coordinated testing and validation procedures through software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborated with support team to assist client stakeholders with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.
  • Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of code abstraction, stability and reuse.
  • Created and maintained detailed technical documentation for projects.
  • Utilized established design patterns to expedite novel software creation and support consistent performance results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
11-2021

High School Diploma -

Okuapemman Senior High School, Accra, Ghana
05-2016

Skills

  • Usability Testing
  • Heuristic evaluation
  • Wireframing and Prototype Design
  • User Research
  • Prototyping
  • Database Management
  • Integration Testing
  • Continuous integration
  • Performance Optimization
  • Agile development methodologies
  • Automated Testing Frameworks
  • Version control systems
  • Problem-Solving
  • Software Development
  • Interface design and implementation
  • Programming

Languages

English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Agile Intro, IBM https://www.credly.com/badges/3611122b-0fa0-4f11-bd75-3a1409a48653?source=linked_in_profile 09/2021

Affiliations

  • Music Composition and Production
  • Swimming

Timeline

UI/UX Designer - Hubtel Limited
06.2023 - Current
Frontend Developer, UI/UX Designer - Afriluck Lottery Limited
04.2023 - 06.2023
Frontend Developer, UI/Senior UX Designer - Change Verve
03.2023 - 12.2023
UI/UX Designer, Frontend Developer - Arkesel Limited
08.2021 - 03.2023
University of Ghana, Legon - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Okuapemman Senior High School - High School Diploma,
Kwame Darkwa Frimpong