Hi, I'm Ryan, a UI/UX designer and front-end developer based in Nairobi, Kenya 🏖️ with 8+ years of experience in product design and 2+ years in front-end development, crafting seamless digital experiences.
I love creating crisp, pixel-perfect user interfaces that users enjoy while enhancing the functionality and productivity of any given software. I am friendly, easy to relate to, and always understand your vision and goals for your project, delivering them right at your fingertips. I'm an excellent technologist with demonstrated capabilities in meeting operational needs within strict deadlines while developing beautiful, user-friendly interfaces that attract users and ensure customer satisfaction. I'm passionate, resourceful, dedicated, well-organized, and have an excellent leadership and team-building record🤝.
🚀 My Main Skills:
• UX Research
• Prototyping
• Wireframing
• UI Design
• Website Development
• Android Development
• UX Audits
• Competitor Research
• Customer Journey Mapping
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Mobile & Web App Design
• User Flows & Interactive Prototypes
• Design Systems & UI Libraries
• Experience in - B2B/B2C, SaaS, eCommerce, EduTech, FinTech, Crypto, Telehealth. Healthcare
💻 Software I Use:
• Figma (Main Design Tool)
• Sketch
• Adobe XD
• FigJam
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InVision
• ProtoPie
• Zeplin
• Spline 3D, Cinema 4D (Working Knowledge)
• Hotjar, Google Analytics, UserZoom, Lookback
• Slack, Jira, Trello
👻 Languages I Use:
• Java
• XML
• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• AngularJS
• PHP
• AJAX
• jQuery
• GSAP (Working Knowledge)
• MySQL
Interested? Press the green button to Invite me to your project.👏
Updated: 11/19/2025
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User Interface Design
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Wireframing
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Web Design
Mobile App Design
Prototyping
UX & UI
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UX & UI Design
David M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$35/hr
4.9
48 jobs
Expert Flutter Developer. Experienced in solving business problems and developing dependable software.
With me, you get high-quality code and a reliable partner who can be available for an extended or short timeframe.
Experience in numerous industries producing solutions to problems using Web, Mobile, and Server Side Technologies. I have experience with small wholesale firms through large hedge funds.
Skills on offer:
- iOS & Android with Flutter.
- Firebase / Firestore.
- Dart.
- Working with existing code.
- Apple approval process (inc. Account Sign In).
- Cloud Functions. Typescript/Javascript
- SQL / NoSQL Databases
- Vue JS. Composition API.
- JavaScript / Typescript.
- Responsive Websites with Vue & CSS.
- Server Side./ Back End Services.
Experienced With
- Github & Github Actions.
- Q&A Testing.
- Mpesa Integration
Upwork is my full-time gig,🏆 I can commit up to 100% to any part of the development process. If you have questions, please schedule a call I will be happy to discuss your project and offer advice on how you can proceed.
Java
Dart
UI/UX Prototyping
Flutter
Android
Mobile App Development
SQLite
Firebase
Kotlin
JavaScript
iOS
iOS Development
Adobe Inc.
Figma
UI Graphics
Geoffrey K.
Nairobi, Kenya
$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Hi, I’m Geoffrey, a senior product designer with 5+ years of experience creating scalable, user-centric digital solutions - from lean MVPs to enterprise-level products.
I have a strong background in understanding user needs, conducting research, and transforming complex ideas into seamless, easy-to-use interfaces. I’m committed to delivering designs that enhance usability while aligning with your brand’s vision.
🎯 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝
I help brands succeed by turning ideas into engaging designs and interactive prototypes using Figma. I'm skilled at creating user-friendly, visually appealing screens that clearly reflect the intended user experience.
With a strong design background and sharp attention to detail, I craft intuitive, high-impact interfaces that bring your brand to life. Whether it’s a prototype, design system, or smooth micro-interactions to boost engagement - I can deliver.
As a UX freelancer, I’ve worked with startups, growing businesses, and fast-paced teams. I adapt easily and thrive whether I’m working solo or collaborating with others. Let’s design an experience that makes your product stand out!
🔥 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
✅ Expert in Figma – Designs, prototypes, wireframes, and design systems.
✅ Fast, effective problem-solving – Delivering smart UI UX solutions.
✅ Clear, reliable communication – You’ll always be in the loop.
✅ Committed to client success – I go beyond design to help you scale.
📩 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
Looking for a designer who understands UX, interaction design, and conversion-driven experiences? Let’s build something amazing - message me today!
🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬:
Figma Design Specialist,Expert in Figma Prototyping, Innovative Figma UX/UI Design, Advanced, Figma Mobile App Design, Web Design Excellence with Figma, Figma Animation and Interactions, Responsive Design Using Figma, Figma Design System Integration, Cutting-Edge Figma Product Design, Usability Testing with Figma, Figma Collaborative Design Expert, User-Centered Figma Design, Creative Figma Design Solutions, Figma Interactive Prototyping Pro, Fitness App Design in Figma, Education App Design with Figma, Fashion Design in Figma, Medical App Design Using Figma, Figma Website Design Specialist, Figma Dashboard Design Expert, More Prototypes with Figma, Health App Design in Figma, Figma Material Design Guidelines, Figma E-Commerce Design Pro, Wellness App Design in Figma
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User Interface Design
User Experience Design
Wireframing
Product Design
Figma
UX Research
UX & UI Design
Web & Mobile Design Consultation
App Design
Web Design
Information Architecture
Prototyping
Software Design
Social Media Design
Interaction Design
Ann K.
Nairobi, Kenya
$25/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Most websites start with layouts. I start with the decision your audience needs to make.
Before choosing colors, typography, or page sections, I identify what people need to understand, believe, and feel before they're ready to take the next step.
Only then do I design the interface. Because a website shouldn't just look good. It should make the right argument.
HERE IS WHY
Businesses don't struggle because they lack websites. They struggle because their websites fail to communicate why someone should choose them. Visitors leave with unanswered questions, Trust is never established and Good businesses become forgettable online. That's the problem I help solve.
EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING THREE THINGS
• Who needs to be convinced?
• What decision are they trying to make?
• What argument will help them make it confidently?
Only after those questions are answered do I begin designing the experience. That's why my work focuses as much on structure, messaging, hierarchy, and interaction as it does on visual design.
This approach has proven especially valuable for businesses where trust influences every buying decision, including:
• Real Estate
• Architecture
• Hospitality
• Investment
• B2B SaaS
• Professional Services
BUSINESS PROBLEMS I HELP SOLVE
Your business has grown, but your website hasn't: Your expertise is stronger than your online presence, making it harder for potential clients to understand your value or trust your business.
Visitors leave without taking action: Not because the design looks bad, but because the message, structure, and user journey don't answer the questions people need answered before reaching out.
Your website feels like a brochure instead of a business tool: It explains what you do but doesn't guide visitors toward becoming qualified inquiries, consultation requests, bookings, or project conversations.
You're competing on price when you should be competing on trust: When your expertise isn't communicated clearly, prospects compare costs instead of confidence. Your website should help shift that conversation.
FROM ARGUMENT TO INTERFACE
Every project is different, but my thinking process stays the same. Before I design the interface, I design the argument. From there, every decision is made with that argument in mind.
1. Discovery: We learn about your business, your audience, your goals, and where your current website is falling short.
2. The Argument: Together, we define what your audience needs to understand, believe, and trust before they're ready to take the next step.
3. Structure: We organize your content, user journeys, and information architecture so every page supports that argument.
4. Experience: We design the interactions, layouts, and user experience to make the journey feel clear, intuitive, and purposeful.
5. Interface: Only now do we design the visual interface, using typography, color, spacing, imagery, and hierarchy to reinforce the argument rather than distract from it.
6. Build & Launch: Whether I'm collaborating with your development team or building the website myself, the final product is responsive, developer-ready, and built to perform.
The final deliverable isn't just a polished website. It's a digital experience intentionally designed to help the right people understand your value, trust your business, and confidently take the next step.
YOU'LL PROBABLY ENJOY WORKING WITH ME IF...
• You see your website as a business tool, not just a design project.
• You value thoughtful strategy as much as visual execution.
• You'd rather hear an honest recommendation than have every idea agreed with.
• You believe trust is built through clarity, not decoration.
• You enjoy collaborating with people who ask good questions before offering solutions.
• You're investing in long-term business growth rather than chasing quick fixes.
• You believe the right partner is more valuable than simply the cheapest one.
WE MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF...
• Your main priority is finding the lowest price rather than the right approach.
• You already know exactly what you want and are only looking for someone to execute it pixel for pixel.
• You're looking for a website that follows trends rather than supports your business goals.
• You're unwilling to spend time understanding your audience before making design decisions.
• You see feedback or strategic discussion as slowing the project down rather than improving it.
• You're looking for a one-off transaction rather than a collaborative working relationship.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING PEOPLE BELIEVE IN
Every business has an argument worth making. If your website isn't making yours clearly, let's start there.
Tell me whom you're trying to reach, what your website is struggling to communicate, and what success would look like. We'll start there.
User Interface Design
UX Wireframe
Responsive Design
User Experience Strategy
Real Estate Lead Generation
Lead Capture
Lead Qualification
Conversion Rate Optimization
Interaction Design
Information Architecture
Style Guide
Web Design
UX & UI
Figma
Journey Mapping
Prototype
Landing Page Design
Website Copywriting
Squarespace
Airtable
Hilary P.
Nairobi, Kenya
$5/hr
4.8
1 jobs
Hello esteemed clients,
I am a frontend devoper for small and medium sized websites. Am also a good UI designer. I have proficiency in previously mentioned programming languages,that is, PHP, Js, python C++ and i am focused to deliver software products to customer satisfaction. I am passionate in seeking IT solutions.
Python
C++
JavaScript
React
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Web Development
Data Analysis
Psychology
Academic Editing
Academic Writing
Scientific Literature Review
Law
Phineas M.
Meru, Kenya
$35/hr
4.5
39 jobs
I help founders and businesses turn AI ideas into profitable, user-centered products.
I combine senior product management, UX design, and AI implementation to deliver products that users love and businesses can scale. Instead of just managing features, I focus on business outcomes such as revenue growth, cost reduction, and user adoption.
Results I have delivered for clients:
◦ Reduced operational costs through AI automation
◦ Increased user activation after UX redesigns
◦ Built AI workflows that replaced manual processes
◦ Led products from concept to market launch
I work as a bridge between business teams, designers, and engineers so projects move faster with fewer misunderstandings and rework.
WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH
AI PRODUCT STRATEGY
▪ AI opportunity discovery and validation
▪ Product vision and roadmaps
▪ Build vs buy decisions
▪ AI metrics and evaluation
▪ Responsible and explainable AI design
UI UX DESIGN FOR SAAS AND AI
▪ User research and discovery
▪ Information architecture
▪ Interaction and visual design
▪ Prototyping and usability testing
▪ Design systems and responsive design
AI AUTOMATIONS
▪ Zapier workflows
▪ Make automation
▪ n8n pipelines
▪ CRM and AI integrations
▪ LLM workflows and agent design
FRACTIONAL CTO
▪ Technology strategy
▪ Team leadership
▪ Agile delivery
▪ Vendor management
▪ MVP to scale planning
HOW I WORK
1. DISCOVERY
I start by understanding your business goals, users, and success metrics.
2. VALIDATION
Rapid prototypes and testing to reduce risk.
3. BUILD
Agile sprints with clear milestones and demos.
4. GROWTH
Analytics, iteration, and go-to-market alignment.
INDUSTRIES
SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, E-commerce, EdTech, B2B Platforms, Internal Enterprise Tools
CORE SKILLS
PRODUCT AND AI
‣ AI product strategy
‣ Machine learning lifecycle
‣ LLM product design
‣ Agile AI development
‣ Go-to-market strategy
‣ Product analytics
DESIGN
‣ UX research
‣ Information architecture
‣ Interaction design
‣ Visual design
‣ Usability testing
‣ Responsive design
AUTOMATION
‣ Workflow automation
‣ API orchestration
‣ CRM integrations
‣ Process optimization
LEADERSHIP
‣ Fractional CTO
‣ Scrum and Kanban
‣ Stakeholder management
‣ Cross-functional leadership
TOOLS
Figma, FigJam, Miro, Jira, Confluence, Notion
Zapier, Make, n8n
OpenAI tools, LangChain
Mixpanel, GA4, Amplitude
Slack, Trello, Asana, GitHub
WHO I WORK BEST WITH
‣ Startups building their first AI product
‣ SaaS companies adding AI features
‣ Businesses needing automation instead of new hires
‣ Founders needing a fractional CTO
NEXT STEP
Send me a message with:
1. Your product goal
2. Target users
3. Timeline
I will respond with a clear action plan.
SPECIALTIES
◦ User research and analysis
◦ Information architecture
◦ Interaction design
◦ Visual design
◦ Prototyping
◦ Usability testing
◦ AI fundamentals
◦ AI product strategy
◦ AI product development
◦ User-centric AI design
◦ Business strategy
◦ Product vision
◦ Market research
◦ Product planning
◦ Go-to-market strategy
◦ Product analytics
◦ QA frameworks
User Interface Design
Mockup
Visual Communication
Mobile App Design
WordPress
Web Design
Software Design
UI/UX Prototyping
UX Research
Graphic Design
Writing
Data Entry
Data Mining
Typing
Editing & Proofreading
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