SOCHIMA OKOYE

Product Designer

Enugu, NG.

About

Highly creative Product Designer with a year of experience specializing in intuitive, user-centered interfaces for educational, wellness, media, and civic engagement platforms. Proven ability to enhance usability and accessibility, driving significant improvements in user experience and task completion rates through meticulous design and user research.

Work

Genesys Tech Hub - Learnable Program

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Product Design Intern

Enugu, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Contributed to user-centered design and iteration for educational, media, and wellness platforms, focusing on usability and developer collaboration.

Highlights

Contributed to 3 collaborative projects, designing and iterating responsive screens for mobile and desktop views using Figma.

Applied user research insights to significantly improve usability and accessibility, boosting test completion rates by 25%.

Presented design solutions in weekly sprint reviews, collaborating effectively with frontend developers for accurate handoff and implementation.

3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT)

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Participant - Technical Training Program

Remote, ,

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Summary

Participated in a comprehensive technical training program, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in product design principles and UI/UX systems.

Highlights

Completed comprehensive training in product design principles, UI/UX systems, and responsive layout standards.

Participated in over 5 project simulations and peer-reviewed assignments, applying theoretical knowledge to practical design challenges.

Gained hands-on proficiency with industry-standard design tools including Figma, Trello, and fundamental frontend tools.

Genesys Tech Hub - Upskill Program

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Frontend Development Intern

Enugu, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed responsive web pages and refined UI components, ensuring high pixel accuracy and collaborating on group projects.

Highlights

Developed responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, translating complex design handoffs into functional user interfaces.

Integrated design feedback to iteratively refine UI components, achieving over 90% pixel accuracy for enhanced user experience.

Collaborated effectively within a cross-functional team to deliver a group project under a stringent 3-week sprint timeline.

Genesys Tech Hub - Upskill Program

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Product Design Intern

Enugu, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Designed key screens and user flows for a blood donation app, focusing on improving task clarity and navigation efficiency.

Highlights

Designed key screens and user flows for a blood donation application, significantly improving task flow clarity and responsiveness.

Delivered over 10 high-fidelity mockups and comprehensive user flows across 3 distinct sprints.

Participated actively in peer usability testing initiatives, contributing to a 15% boost in navigation efficiency.

Education

Institute of Management and Technology (IMT)

Enugu, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Computer Science

Languages

English

Certificates

3MTT UI/UX Programme Certificate of Completion

3 Million Technical Talent Program

UI/UX Design Intern Upskill Certificate

Genesys Upskill

Generative AI Certificate

LinkedIn

Product Design Certification of Completion

Learnable (Genesys Tech Hub)

Skills

Product Design

UI/UX Design, Interface Design, User-Centered Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Accessibility, Design Principles, Responsive Layout.

Design Tools

Figma, Trello, Wireframing, High-Fidelity Mockups, User Flows, Iconography, Typography.

Frontend Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Pixel Accuracy, Design Handoff.

Project Management & Collaboration

Sprint Reviews, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Project Simulation, Peer Review, Stakeholder Management.

Strategic Design

Scalable Layout Systems, UI Consistency, Design Feedback Integration, Task Flow Optimization, Navigation Efficiency, Cognitive Load Reduction, AI-powered Tools, Pitch Deck Creation.

Projects

Simbi - Learning Platform

Summary

Designed an AI-powered study tool to help students plan and manage academic tasks efficiently.

Media Hub - Media Management Platform

Summary

Developed a comprehensive media management platform, encompassing design for content upload, organization, and viewing functionalities.

Life Drop - Blood Donation Platform

Summary

Designed critical user flows for a blood donation platform, covering donor registration, hospital matching, and emergency alerts.

Calmmind - Mental Wellness App

Summary

Created a mental health application for journaling, mood tracking, and guided exercises, emphasizing a calming and intuitive user experience.

Plana - Group Planner App

Summary

Designed a mobile planner leveraging shared interests to facilitate group meetups and provide AI-generated suggestions.