Hello!
My name is Lauren but most people call me Lolly.
I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa and of recent have now taken the much anticipated leap and am living abroad in London, United Kingdom. This transition has allowed me to experience all new cultures, experiences, connections and opportunities within my career.
I am currently working for an online processing company called Paymentology in which I am their UX/UI designer for their product team. This "new world" experience matched with the experiences and opportunities I gained back in South Africa, have meticulously crafted me into a multidisciplinary designer that is able to adapt, transform and produce high quality work.
I have always been driven by success, not only the end result but the often unpredictable path taken to get there. Working for freelance companies are incredible opportunities to learn and develop my skills that would then allow me to seamlessly transition into the world of fast paced design and business.
I would be a great fit for many different roles as I am an extremely hard worker, I am driven by design, creation and all this UI/UX. My multicultural background has moulded me into this eager candidate ready for any challenge.
User Experience Design
Prototyping
UX & UI
UI/UX Prototyping
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design
Jewelry Design
Logo Design
Jared B.
Cape Town, South Africa
$72/hr
4.9
3 jobs
I've been consulting as a Product Designer on and off for the past few years, working on a range of products from travel software (operational and customer-facing tools) to building out e-commerce platforms for small and also very large businesses. I've helped these businesses understand what their industry is doing online and off in order to help them find their place and transition from where they are right now, to where they want to be in the smoothest way possible.
I've adopted the Zero to One approach and this has been a real winner for my clients (the outcome) and also my process (iterative product development). One of my core strengths is my dedication to deeply understanding a problem from all angles - the business, the user, the industry, and the product in question.
I am a firm believer that we all have a problem-solving bone within us and sometimes it takes the right person with the right set of tools to help bring those skills to the forefront. Half of what I do is educate clients and stakeholders on how to effectively think like a designer, and in some cases through valued interactions, assisting them to build out a culture of design amongst contributing members. Thus, leaving them more empowered to make decisions they previously might not have been comfortable making.
As I continue to build experiences both online and off I roll with the narrative that what we do as designers is no secret science. We have in our arsenal a set of tools, available to everyone - there is no perfect process, instead, our experience helps us make decisions on which tools are right to use in context to solve the unique (or not so unique) problems we encounter. So, we turn to our toolbox, again and again, to achieve the best outcome.
"Our assumptions are wrong until our users show us otherwise, so we design what we think will work for them and iterate until we find what does."
User Experience Design
User Experience Strategy
User Flow
Wireframing
Figma
Product Design
Heuristic Evaluation
User Interface Design
Product Development
Layout Design
Software Design
Web Design
Ferrella F.
Cape Town, South Africa
$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Businesses don't need more content _they need content that drives sales.
I help brands grow with AI-powered content creation, short-form video editing, Shopify optimization, and social media marketing.
Over the past 8+ years I've worked across digital marketing, UX, product design, and e-commerce, helping startups and growing businesses improve engagement, increase conversions, and build stronger online brands.
Whether you need TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, Shopify marketing, product launches, or AI-assisted content workflows, I deliver work that's designed to support measurable business goals.
I can help with:
✅ AI Content Creation
✅ Short-form Video Editing
✅ Instagram Reels
✅ TikTok Content
✅ Shopify Store Management
✅ Product Listings
✅ Social Media Management
✅ Content Strategy
✅ Canva Design
✅ Meta Ads
✅ Email Marketing
✅ Landing Pages
✅ CRO
AI Tools
• ChatGPT
• Claude
• Midjourney
• Runway
• Kling AI
• Veo
• Canva AI
• CapCut AI
• Notion AI
Copywriting
UX & UI
Social Media Marketing Plan
SEO Strategy
Shopify
Video Editing
Project Management
WordPress Development
Web Design
UX Research
Facebook Ads Manager
Google Ads
Social Media Management
Conversion Rate Optimization
Wix SEO Wiz
Nonhle M.
Cape Town, South Africa
$45/hr
5.0
9 jobs
With over a decade of design experience, I have the skills and knowledge to deliver polished, ready to develop products. I utilise various research techniques, including user interviews, card sorting, tree testing, usability testing, and A/B testing to optimise my designs and ensure they are user-friendly, accessible, and enjoyable.
“If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad design.” So this is where my skills come in, I create and modify design solutions to better fit the business and its users.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Nonhle's creative vision and meticulous attention to detail brought our project to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. Her professionalism and ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines made the collaboration seamless and truly enjoyable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Product Design — UI/UX — User Experience — Interface Design — App Design — Prototypes — Interaction Design — Design Systems — Gamification — Figma — Branding
⭐️Product Designer dedicated to creating user-centered products and bringing delight to every interaction.
⭐️Favourite Industries include FinTech, Finance, SaaS, Startups, Travel, health, fitness, beauty, property, and Education.
⭐️I am accustomed to working in agile environments with fast-paced teams of product managers, designers, and developers.
⭐️My expertise includes product design, UI/UX design, design systems, prototyping, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, interaction design, animation, gamification techniques, haptics, and branding.
In collaboration with each client, I strive to deliver the results they desire and the users enjoy. Also, I am following the design process, tailored to specific requirements of each project.
Through my experience, I have helped to launch several start-ups from the ground up, as well as helped to grow established businesses. As a result, I have experience designing interfaces that meet your business needs while providing a delightful user experience.
WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU:
✅ Planning and conducting user research
✅ Dealing with stakeholders and learning the specific domain
✅ Data visualisation
✅ Journey mapping
✅ Mapping out user flows
✅ Interpreting and analysing research findings and user feedback
✅ Creating user stories, personas, and storyboards
✅ Defining information architecture
✅ Creating prototypes and wireframes
✅ Conducting usability testing
✅ Facilitating workshops
✅ Creating UI kit or design system, etc.
TOOLS I AM USING:
✅ Wireframing: Figma, Sketch, Mockflow
✅ UX research: Optimal Workshop, Maze, Lookback
✅ User and usability testing tools: UsabilityHub, UserTesting, etc.
✅ UI Design: Figma (mostly), Sketch, Photoshop
✅ Prototyping: inVision, Marvel, Sketch, Principle
✅ Management Tools: Trello, Jira, Asana, ClickUp
✅ Collaboration Tools: InVision, Zeplin, Dropbox, Google Drive
etc.
Feel like we're on the same page?
Next steps:
🖥️ Explore my work examples in the portfolio section.
👩💻 Send me a message requesting links to my other work samples (Behance, dribble, Figma)
👉 Click the green ‘Invite to Job’ button in the top right-hand corner.
✉️ Send me a personalised message if you think we’re a good fit to work together.
Feel free to contact me 24/7 to discuss your project further.
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User Experience Design
User-Centered Design
User Interface Design
Figma
UX Research
Journey Mapping
Design Thinking
Product Design
UserTesting
Product Research
Product Management
Product Requirements Document
Graphic Design
Imran S.
Cape Town, South Africa
$25/hr
5.0
11 jobs
I’m a UI/UX and graphic designer with 8 years of hands-on experience creating intuitive, high-impact digital products for brands across industries. I specialize in user-centered design, modern interfaces, and consistent, visually compelling experiences that drive results. From wireframes to polished prototypes, I combine a strong design aesthetic with deep UX thinking to deliver products that connect with users.
Past projects include mobile apps, web platforms, branding systems, and interactive prototypes, with a focus on clear problem-solving and business outcomes. I hold a design qualification and have collaborated with cross-functional teams worldwide, delivering on time and exceeding client expectations.
If you’re looking for a skilled designer who can transform your ideas into user-friendly, engaging products, let’s connect.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Logo Design
Brand Marketing
Photo Manipulation
Marketing Strategy
Adobe Fireworks
Animation
Photography
Fabrice K.
Cape Town, South Africa
$20/hr
4.8
8 jobs
I'm Fabrice, a bilingual (French/English) Project Manager and creative production specialist based in Cape Town, with 6+ years of experience supporting international founders, tech startups, content creators, and film producers.
I bridge the gap between strategy and execution, whether that means managing a product launch for an AI startup, coordinating a video production from pre- to post-, or handling high-stakes communication with sponsors and partners in French or English.
What I handle for you:
📧 Email & Communication, inbox management, sponsor outreach, follow-ups, partner negotiations
📋 Project & Operations Management — timelines, deliverables, team coordination, Notion/Trello/Asana
🎬 Video Production Support, production coordination, editing oversight, creative project management
🤖 AI & Tech Projects, managing sprints, coordinating AI tool integrations, supporting tech product launches
🇫🇷 French Language Services — bilingual communication, client outreach, content in French
I'm calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and built for long-term partnerships — not just one-off tasks. Available Mon–Sun, flexible across time zones.
Let's talk about what's on your plate.
#aitools #videoproduction #French #tech #notion #videoeditor #virtualassistant #ghostwriter
Video Editing
French
Ghostwriting
Adobe Photoshop
Video Advertising
Copywriting
Graphic Design
Book Cover
Film Screenplay
Microsoft Excel
Scriptwriting
Web Development
Excel Formula
Creative Writing
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