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My passion for building and contributing to impactful projects drives me as both a designer and a curious engineer.

I strive to explore new visual landscapes in web and digital product design, craft unique brand experiences, and measure the impact of these solutions on users.

As I continue to develop my design, engineering and management skills, I seek new opportunities to lead and create meaningful, user-centered implementations. Let’s explore new possibilities together!

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Founding Designer & Product Lead
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2020 - 2024
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San Francisco, CA. USA

MentalHappy

  • Mobile App Design
  • Dev Handoff & Collaboration
  • Web Development
  • Web App Design
  • Ux Research
  • Visual Identity Design
  • Customer Support
  • Website design
  • Email Marketing & Automation
  • Investor deck design & Presentation

MentalHappy (YC S18) is a health platform that provides people of all races, genders, and economic statuses with a safe and secure platform to discuss their emotional health and daily challenges in secured peer support groups.

I designed all phases of the product—website, web app, and mobile app—catering to different user roles, led multiple development teams on strategic roadmaps, and played a key role in product marketing and growth.

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Exploration
Creative Director, Web designer & Developer
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Mar - Aug 2024
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London, UK

Commissioner of design

  • Creative Direction
  • Website Design
  • Web Development
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing
  • Visual Research
  • Photo editing & Manipulation

David Ukauwa's web identity is a distinctive creative exploration for a multifaceted portfolio. The aim was to break away from conventional portfolio designs, resulting in a style that stands out.

Spearheaded the creative direction, titled 'Public Scrapbook,' drawing inspiration from paper textures and scrapbook nostalgia. Additionally, I designed and built the website to reflect this unique vision.

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Exploration
Web Developer, Motion Designer & Creative Director
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Jun - Aug 2024
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Redwood City, CA. USA

Nex Art

  • Web Development
  • Motion Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Website Design

Nex.Art is the world's most controllable AI image tool for teams and enterprises. You can create any image with their generative models, ensuring IP consistency and fine-grained controls for pose, color, and character consistency to meet all your creative needs.

I collaborated with the team on developing the revamped website design, creating new design concepts for several elements & pages and developing motion design for all elements.

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Exploration
Visual & Web Designer & Developer
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May - Aug 2024
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Dublin, Ireland

Out of Office

  • Website Design
  • Web Development
  • Visual Identity Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing

Out of Office is a global community of top freelance talent, empowering contractors to work borderlessly and connect with clients. They support companies in hiring exceptional talent while simplifying workforce management with compliance and affordability.

I collaborated with the team to establish a new visual identity for their website, which in turn influenced their overall brand aesthetics. Additionally, I designed and implemented motion elements and developed the website with new marketing feature logic.

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Exploration
Web App Designer
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2021
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Singapore

Solar AI

  • Web App Design
  • Data analysis & Visualisation

SolarAI's mission is to encourage homeowners in Singapore to adopt solar panels by making solar energy more accessible, aligning with the vision of a zero-carbon future. My role in the project was to design a comprehensive system that utilized satellite imagery to analyze rooftop dimensions.

This system integrated AI tools to process the data, generate accurate dimension estimates, and provide homeowners with a tailored quote based on the calculated roof size and user inputs gathered through a quick survey.

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Exploration
Web Developer
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2023-2024
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USA

Grain.co

  • Web Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Motion Design

Grain automates note-taking, record-keeping, and insight capture, allowing you to focus on what matters most—coaching your team and closing deals.

I collaborated with the Grain team to develop their newly designed website, aiming to create new pages while enhancing existing web components to align with the site’s new design language

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Exploration
Product Designer
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2018 - 2020
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Maryland, USA

EMR Compliance

  • HealthCare Data Visualisation
  • Mobile App design
  • Dev Handoff & Collaboration
  • Motion Design
  • Web app Design
  • Website design
  • Creative Direction

This EMR app streamlines access to personal medical records while ensuring HITECH Act compliance. Users can securely retrieve health data from providers and insurers, view intuitive dashboards, track their medical timeline, and easily share records—all from a single platform.

I led the design of the mobile app experience, incorporating a predictive design pattern to visualize complex data sets. I collaborated with key stakeholders and developers, reviewing FHIR to ensure that essential user data was effectively displayed

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Exploration
Product Designer, Web designer & Developer
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May 2021 - 2022
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London, UK

SympliFi

  • Mobile app design
  • Web interface design
  • Creative direction
  • Web Development
  • Marketing strategy

SympliFi is a UK-based fintech that allows people in the diaspora to guarantee loans for loved ones in Africa instead of sending money. Guarantors receive cashback after repayment, while borrowers may get free health insurance. One collateral provides ongoing credit access, making financial support more sustainable.

I worked with the team to revamp the website, improving product storytelling and user understanding. I also spearheaded a marketing campaign with a video testimonial series and explainer ad. After building the website, I updated the mobile app to reflect the new design and tone, and designed several new features for the app.

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Exploration
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Web Identity Exploration

  • Web design

The objective of this project was to craft distinct web identities tailored to various user personas. I aimed to refine my design approach by experimenting with layout, color, and typography, utilizing unconventional design styles and assets to create unique and engaging experiences.

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Exploration
Web designer & Animator
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Feb 2023
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Boxed Water Campaign

  • Ui Design
  • Graphics design
  • Ui Animation

This exploratory project for the "Boxed Water" product focuses on promoting sustainability while encouraging customers to combat ocean pollution and deforestation. The campaign aims to build brand loyalty and raise awareness about environmental responsibility, contributing to a more sustainable future.

I designed and animated all visual concepts for the project

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Exploration
Web Designer & Developer
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2021
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Bookstore design

  • Web interface design
  • Graphics / Print design
  • Web development

This project involved creating a fictional e-commerce bookstore with a focus on blending 3D book interactions and flat 2D static assets.

Using Webflow, I explored animation techniques to enhance the user experience, bringing the bookstore to life with engaging and immersive design elements.

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Exploration
Desiger
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2020
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Golden cannon exploaration

  • Web interface Design

This project was a brief exploration of the Golden Canon grid in web design, focusing on its unique structure and the inspiration it offers for creating balanced layouts. My goal was to understand how this classic, mathematically-driven grid system could influence modern web aesthetics.

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Exploration
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Feb 2022
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Project Rome

  • 3d object animation
  • Web design
  • Web development

Project “Rome” is an exploratory web documentary focused on the Colosseum, one of Rome's most iconic monuments. The objective was to utilize Webflow’s dynamic scrolling animation features alongside open-source WebGL hover interactions to create immersive 2D and 3D animations that narrate the amphitheater's rich history. And the challenge? I aimed to complete the entire project in just one day! 💀

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Exploration
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May 2020
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Herooos 💪🏽

Web interface design

This project involved building a UI design and prototype library of hero sections using the Figma and Framer X integration.

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Exploration
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May 2020
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Kelm

Creative direction

Web design

This project focused on experimenting with new color combinations and creating a unique grid layout while adhering to UI principles. Using a 12-column, 8px grid, I tested font styles and explored various color schemes and image themes to enhance the design.

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Exploration
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October 2019
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Animated Icon Pack

Icon design

Ui Animation

The goal of this project was to develop a free animated icon pack, designed in Adobe Illustrator, animated in Adobe After Effects, and exported as Lottie files. The icons were crafted to enhance micro-interactions within apps, offering smooth, engaging animations for an improved user experience.

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Exploration
Product Designer
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Feb 2020
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Scrappa

Mobile App design

Creative direction

Scrappa is a fintech product crafted for the Nigerian market, designed to empower users by offering investment opportunities that match their financial capabilities.

The project's objective was to create a seamless interface that not only facilitates smooth financial transactions but also democratizes access to investments.

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Exploration
Ui Designer. Web Developer
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November 2020
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Advisable

Web interface design

Web development

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Exploration
Ui/Ux Designer
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October 2019
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On-premise to Cloud Database migration

  • Website design
  • User flows development
  • Web app design

The goal of this project was to design a seamless interface for transitioning large-scale sales companies from legacy on-premise databases like Oracle to modern cloud storage solutions.

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Exploration
Ui Designer
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May 2020
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Covid 19 project

Creative direction

Web interface design

During the height of the pandemic, I collaborated with my team at ParallelScore to design an application that provided users with critical COVID-19 data, including heat maps of case concentrations, the number of confirmed positive patients, nearby testing centers, and a streamlined process for reporting suspected cases.

The goal was to empower users with real-time statistics, encouraging them to stay indoors and take necessary precautions when venturing out.

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0.0
Founding Designer & Product Lead
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2020 - 2024
.
San Francisco, CA. USA

MentalHappy

  • Mobile App Design
  • Dev Handoff & Collaboration
  • Web Development
  • Web App Design
  • Ux Research
  • Visual Identity Design
  • Customer Support
  • Website design
  • Email Marketing & Automation
  • Investor deck design & Presentation

MentalHappy (YC S18) is a health platform that provides people of all races, genders, and economic statuses with a safe and secure platform to discuss their emotional health and daily challenges in secured peer support groups.

I designed all phases of the product—website, web app, and mobile app—catering to different user roles, led multiple development teams on strategic roadmaps, and played a key role in product marketing and growth.

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0.1
Creative Director, Web designer & Developer
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Mar - Aug 2024
.
London, UK

Commissioner of design

  • Creative Direction
  • Website Design
  • Web Development
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing
  • Visual Research
  • Photo editing & Manipulation

David Ukauwa's web identity is a distinctive creative exploration for a multifaceted portfolio. The aim was to break away from conventional portfolio designs, resulting in a style that stands out.

Spearheaded the creative direction, titled 'Public Scrapbook,' drawing inspiration from paper textures and scrapbook nostalgia. Additionally, I designed and built the website to reflect this unique vision.

View Project
0.2
Web Developer, Motion Designer & Creative Director
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Jun - Aug 2024
.
Redwood City, CA. USA

Nex Art

  • Web Development
  • Motion Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Website Design

Nex.Art is the world's most controllable AI image tool for teams and enterprises. You can create any image with their generative models, ensuring IP consistency and fine-grained controls for pose, color, and character consistency to meet all your creative needs.

I collaborated with the team on developing the revamped website design, creating new design concepts for several elements & pages and developing motion design for all elements.

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0.3
Visual & Web Designer & Developer
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May - Aug 2024
.
Dublin, Ireland

Out of Office

  • Website Design
  • Web Development
  • Visual Identity Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing

Out of Office is a global community of top freelance talent, empowering contractors to work borderlessly and connect with clients. They support companies in hiring exceptional talent while simplifying workforce management with compliance and affordability.

I collaborated with the team to establish a new visual identity for their website, which in turn influenced their overall brand aesthetics. Additionally, I designed and implemented motion elements and developed the website with new marketing feature logic.

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0.8
Web App Designer
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2021
.
Singapore

Solar AI

  • Web App Design
  • Data analysis & Visualisation

SolarAI's mission is to encourage homeowners in Singapore to adopt solar panels by making solar energy more accessible, aligning with the vision of a zero-carbon future. My role in the project was to design a comprehensive system that utilized satellite imagery to analyze rooftop dimensions.

This system integrated AI tools to process the data, generate accurate dimension estimates, and provide homeowners with a tailored quote based on the calculated roof size and user inputs gathered through a quick survey.

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1.0
Web Developer
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2023-2024
.
USA

Grain.co

  • Web Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Motion Design

Grain automates note-taking, record-keeping, and insight capture, allowing you to focus on what matters most—coaching your team and closing deals.

I collaborated with the Grain team to develop their newly designed website, aiming to create new pages while enhancing existing web components to align with the site’s new design language

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1.0
Product Designer
.
2018 - 2020
.
Maryland, USA

EMR Compliance

  • HealthCare Data Visualisation
  • Mobile App design
  • Dev Handoff & Collaboration
  • Motion Design
  • Web app Design
  • Website design
  • Creative Direction

This EMR app streamlines access to personal medical records while ensuring HITECH Act compliance. Users can securely retrieve health data from providers and insurers, view intuitive dashboards, track their medical timeline, and easily share records—all from a single platform.

I led the design of the mobile app experience, incorporating a predictive design pattern to visualize complex data sets. I collaborated with key stakeholders and developers, reviewing FHIR to ensure that essential user data was effectively displayed

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2.0
Product Designer, Web designer & Developer
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May 2021 - 2022
.
London, UK

SympliFi

  • Mobile app design
  • Web interface design
  • Creative direction
  • Web Development
  • Marketing strategy

SympliFi is a UK-based fintech that allows people in the diaspora to guarantee loans for loved ones in Africa instead of sending money. Guarantors receive cashback after repayment, while borrowers may get free health insurance. One collateral provides ongoing credit access, making financial support more sustainable.

I worked with the team to revamp the website, improving product storytelling and user understanding. I also spearheaded a marketing campaign with a video testimonial series and explainer ad. After building the website, I updated the mobile app to reflect the new design and tone, and designed several new features for the app.

View Project
2.0
.
.

Web Identity Exploration

  • Web design

The objective of this project was to craft distinct web identities tailored to various user personas. I aimed to refine my design approach by experimenting with layout, color, and typography, utilizing unconventional design styles and assets to create unique and engaging experiences.

View Project
3.0
Product Designer
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Feb 2020
.

Scrappa

Mobile App design

Creative direction

Scrappa is a fintech product crafted for the Nigerian market, designed to empower users by offering investment opportunities that match their financial capabilities.

The project's objective was to create a seamless interface that not only facilitates smooth financial transactions but also democratizes access to investments.

View Project
4.0
Ui Designer. Web Developer
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November 2020
.

Advisable

Web interface design

Web development

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4.0
Ui/Ux Designer
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October 2019
.

On-premise to Cloud Database migration

  • Website design
  • User flows development
  • Web app design

The goal of this project was to design a seamless interface for transitioning large-scale sales companies from legacy on-premise databases like Oracle to modern cloud storage solutions.

View Project
2.1
Web designer & Animator
.
Feb 2023
.

Boxed Water Campaign

  • Ui Design
  • Graphics design
  • Ui Animation

This exploratory project for the "Boxed Water" product focuses on promoting sustainability while encouraging customers to combat ocean pollution and deforestation. The campaign aims to build brand loyalty and raise awareness about environmental responsibility, contributing to a more sustainable future.

I designed and animated all visual concepts for the project

View Project
2.2
Web Designer & Developer
.
2021
.

Bookstore design

  • Web interface design
  • Graphics / Print design
  • Web development

This project involved creating a fictional e-commerce bookstore with a focus on blending 3D book interactions and flat 2D static assets.

Using Webflow, I explored animation techniques to enhance the user experience, bringing the bookstore to life with engaging and immersive design elements.

View Project
2.3
Desiger
.
2020
.

Golden cannon exploaration

  • Web interface Design

This project was a brief exploration of the Golden Canon grid in web design, focusing on its unique structure and the inspiration it offers for creating balanced layouts. My goal was to understand how this classic, mathematically-driven grid system could influence modern web aesthetics.

View Project
2.4
.
Feb 2022
.

Project Rome

  • 3d object animation
  • Web design
  • Web development

Project “Rome” is an exploratory web documentary focused on the Colosseum, one of Rome's most iconic monuments. The objective was to utilize Webflow’s dynamic scrolling animation features alongside open-source WebGL hover interactions to create immersive 2D and 3D animations that narrate the amphitheater's rich history. And the challenge? I aimed to complete the entire project in just one day! 💀

View Project
2.4
.
May 2020
.

Herooos 💪🏽

Web interface design

This project involved building a UI design and prototype library of hero sections using the Figma and Framer X integration.

View Project
2.5
.
May 2020
.

Kelm

Creative direction

Web design

This project focused on experimenting with new color combinations and creating a unique grid layout while adhering to UI principles. Using a 12-column, 8px grid, I tested font styles and explored various color schemes and image themes to enhance the design.

View Project
2.6
.
October 2019
.

Animated Icon Pack

Icon design

Ui Animation

The goal of this project was to develop a free animated icon pack, designed in Adobe Illustrator, animated in Adobe After Effects, and exported as Lottie files. The icons were crafted to enhance micro-interactions within apps, offering smooth, engaging animations for an improved user experience.

View Project
5
Ui Designer
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May 2020
.

Covid 19 project

Creative direction

Web interface design

During the height of the pandemic, I collaborated with my team at ParallelScore to design an application that provided users with critical COVID-19 data, including heat maps of case concentrations, the number of confirmed positive patients, nearby testing centers, and a streamlined process for reporting suspected cases.

The goal was to empower users with real-time statistics, encouraging them to stay indoors and take necessary precautions when venturing out.

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WAT
Lagos, Nigeria
09:20pm
WAT