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Kristen B.

Krugersdorp, South Africa

$12/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I'm a young UX/UI designer with certifications from the University of Michigan, Meta, and Google. I began my career as a freelancer for a SaaS startup. Since then, I have been working as a freelancer professionally, both on my own and on several websites like Freelancer, Braintrust, and now Upwork. I love working for companies all around the world and would love to join your team! • I follow the "empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test, repeat" process • I believe in making good UX and UI affordable • I specialize in all things UX and UI - from start to finish. • Regular communication is the key to success • I bring what YOU want to life

  • User Interface Design
  • User Flow
  • Wireframing
  • UI Graphics
  • User Experience
  • Web UI
  • UX & UI
  • Wireframe & Prototyping Software
  • Prototype Design
  • Information Architecture
  • Persona Development
  • User Profile Creation
  • Web Accessibility
  • Figma
  • Microsoft Office
Xavier R.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

High-End Web Layouts & Interactive Digital Experiences I bridge the gap between premium visual aesthetics and clean, high-performance front-end code. Whether you need an editorial corporate website, a luxury web application interface, or an interactive, browser-based game experience, I design and build it from scratch with pixel-accurate precision. Core Expertise: Premium UI/UX Design: Crafting clean typography, generous whitespace, and luxury visual architecture that commands attention and elevates your brand. Front-End Development: Writing efficient, lightweight code structured for blazing-fast page load speeds, clean semantic layouts, and flawless responsive design across mobile and desktop. Web Games & Interactive Components: Engineering responsive mechanics, dynamic front-end UI animations, and immersive user flows that keep visitors deeply engaged. My focus is entirely on minimizing cognitive load for your users while maximizing brand impact. Let's turn your vision into a stunning, functional reality.

  • Responsive Design
  • Web Design
  • Front-End Development
  • Web Application
  • Interaction Design
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • HTML5
  • Game Design
  • Webflow
  • WordPress
  • Python
Anna H.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
38 jobs

I have two decades of web design and development experience. Divi is my web design tool of choice. My proficiency in HTML and CSS, as well as the Adobe design suite and other UX/UI tools, enables me to deliver custom-designed products fine-tuned to my client's requests. All of my websites are designed according to information architecture and visual design best practices. My skill set and experience include design (both UX/UI and visual) and writing. Clients who work with me benefit from my acute understanding of how each component works together to create an end product. I have an extensive portfolio of work that I can show you should you wish to interview me. How I can help you: - Website Design / Redesign - Content creation (blogs / website page content etc) - Sitemaps, User Flows, Wireframes - Custom DIVI Template Development - WordPress Plugin support - WooCommerce / eCommerce Design My strengths: - swiftly and accurately understanding briefs - interpreting what clients are trying to convey within a digital environment - planning and organising content - crafting compelling copy with conversion goals in mind - visual design I look forward to hearing about your business needs. Kind regards, Anna

  • User Interface Design
  • Usability Testing
  • User Experience Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Web Design
  • Webflow
  • Axure RP
  • Adobe XD
Lee-Anne G.

Cape Town, South Africa

$75/hr
5.0
46 jobs

Creative, meticulous, disciplined Senior UX UI Product Designer. I offer more than pretty visuals: I combine design thinking + product thinking + user centricity and immerse myself in the product and it’s users. I’m passionate about solving problems through considered, thoughtful and intuitive design. And I love what I do. ** What I bring: - 15+ years UX/UI and product design - Solid experience (both in-house and freelance) in B2B Saas, fintech, enterprise and complex platforms - Excellent communication skills, English first language, confident sharing design rationale - Calm, mature and collaborative yet disciplined team player - Clean, minimalist design with clear visual hierarchy - A flexible, creative and problem solving attitude ** My expertise: - User-friendly dashboards and data-visualisation - Design systems and responsive components, auto-layouts and variables - Wireframing, user flows and visual UI design - Web applications, native mobile apps, responsive websites - Conversion-focussed landing pages - Both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing UX and UI - UX or usability audits, user research, user testing facilitation and analysis ** Where I you'll get the most value from me: - Turning rough or complex requirements into intuitive, user-centred experiences - I enjoy simplifying the complex - Advanced interactive prototyping for user testing, product validation and more realistic demos for stakeholders - User-friendly, visually refined data visualisations that communicate data effectively - Complex and data-heavy workflow based applications and enterprise platforms - Senior-level communication with clients, product leaders, engineers and end users Skills: User research & analysis | Audits & heuristic evaluation | Mockups | User flows | Wireframing | UI design | Interactive prototypes | User testing | Web saas applications | Responsive websites | Native mobile apps | Landing pages | Figma (variables, responsive auto layout, component library and design systems) Tools: Figma | Sketch | Protopie | Adobe Photoshop | Illustrator | Miro | Marvel | Flinto | Zeplin ----- A few comments from past Upwork clients: "Having written a execution engine from ground up, we've learned a great deal of the complex BPMN modeling standard over the past 5 years. We consider Lee-Anne to be exceptional in her grasp of this standard and she contributed to our own understanding in her time working with us. She is a gifted designer, able to distill complex ideas into clear designs. Unlike generative AI, she can produce a consistent well reasoned design across a domain of knowledge. She is a true teacher and trusted guide." "Lee-Anne is a pleasure to work with and provides both high-quality and fast/efficient work product." "Lee-Anne designed our whole app for us, and we loved to work together with her. We needed an expert who brings his/her own ideas to the table and is not afraid to provide critical feedback to our ideas if required - and she delivered. If the chance arises, we will choose Lee-Anne again." "Lee-Anne has a great sense of design, and we really liked her work. She communicates very well, and is delightful to work with. Our project ended early, but we will definitely hire her again when the project re-opens." "Amazing ux/ui designer, skilled, curious and passionate about solving users problems." "Lee-Anne is a very skilful designer, she made sure understood all our requirements and even went beyond doing her own research. The result was a fantastic design: visually and use. Sure we will be working again."

  • User Interface Design
  • Wireframing
  • SaaS
  • FinTech
  • Dashboard
  • Figma
  • Mobile App Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UX & UI
  • Data Visualization
  • UX Research
  • Web Design
  • Landing Page
  • Interaction Design
  • Software Design
  • Custom Web Design
  • CRM Software
  • Software
  • App Design
Marno B.

Cape Town, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Hi there! I'm a UX/UI Designer & Immersive Motion Designer specializing in crafting digital experiences that feel intuitive, dynamic, and visually alive. By blending thoughtful user experience strategy with immersive motion design, I create interfaces that not only function beautifully but move with purpose — guiding users, telling stories, and deepening brand connection. From app interfaces and product dashboards to cinematic product launches and AR-inspired visuals, my work bridges design and motion to deliver experiences that are modern, cohesive, and emotionally resonant. ✨ What I Can Help You With: • UX/UI Design: Wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces that balance usability with strong visual hierarchy. • Motion for Interfaces: Animating transitions, interactions, and gestures to create fluid, user-centered motion. • Cinematic Product & Brand Videos: Bringing digital products to life through stylized motion and narrative flow. • AR & Spatial Design: Designing and animating interfaces and experiences that feel immersive and forward-thinking. • Design Systems & Visual Consistency: Establishing scalable systems that unify brand, UI, and motion across all touchpoints. 💡 Why Clients Work With Me: • Hybrid Skillset: A rare blend of UX/UI precision and cinematic motion sensibility. • Experience-Driven Design: Every animation, layout, and interaction is grounded in enhancing usability and emotional impact. • Modern Aesthetic: A clean, refined, and future-forward visual style that fits tech, SaaS, and creative brands. • Collaborative Process: Clear communication, strategic thinking, and design decisions aligned with your product goals. Let’s craft an experience that looks stunning, feels intuitive, and tells your brand’s story in motion. Reach out — I’d love to hear about your project!

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Design
  • Video Color Correction
  • Video Editing
  • Color Grading
  • Color Correction & Filter
  • 2D Animation
  • Visual Effects
  • Figma
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UI Graphics
  • UI Animation
  • Prototyping
  • UX & UI
  • Adobe Lightroom
Gordon L.

East London, South Africa

$70/hr
5.0
6 jobs

As a UX/UI and Product Designer, I focus on creating digital experiences that combine empathy and creativity. I specialize in making user-friendly designs that not only look great but also feel natural and enjoyable to use. My process is all about understanding users—what they need, how they feel, and how they make decisions. I aim to design experiences that are both functional and delightful by putting myself in their shoes. I also really love design systems - creating consistent, scalable solutions that work smoothly across all platforms. This helps keep the design process efficient, ensures a cohesive user experience, and makes collaboration with dev teams easier. In today’s digital world, I want to create designs that go beyond just meeting the basic requirements and actually bring joy and a sense of connection to users.

  • User Experience Design
  • UX & UI
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UI Graphics

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