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Ian Openda

@ianopenda

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Senior designer crafting functional, high-impact experiences across platforms.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to leverage my visual and product design expertise to deliver measurable impact—creating high-performing UI/UX, strong brand experiences, and design systems that help teams exceed goals and push creative boundaries.

I’m an accomplished Visual Designer with over a decade of experience crafting visually stunning, functional designs across print and digital. I have a keen eye for detail and a strong grasp of design principles, turning innovative ideas into tangible results.

In product work, I design system interfaces that improve user interactions and trust with revenue collection products across healthcare and government services. Through UI/UX design and user research, I’ve achieved a 15–30% increase in user engagement and revenue collections.

I also bring strong creative leadership, having led the design of the SouthFitness mobile app and transitioned a manual fitness system into a digital platform. I’ve contributed to meaningful gains in member and team onboarding by making the experience intuitive and accessible.

From executing the 6th Agritec conference to developing brand content for hospitality, I consistently deliver measurable impact. I’m eager to leverage my advanced design skills to exceed expectations, push creative boundaries, and ensure projects both look exceptional and meet strategic goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Product Designer & Analyst

Finsprint Limited

Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)

Designed system interfaces for revenue collection products across healthcare and government services, improving user engagement and trust. Drove a 15–30% increase in user engagement and revenue collections through UI/UX design and user research.

UI UX Design Prototyping Wireframing User Research Design Systems Information Architecture Design Thinking

Creative Designer

Brand Magma

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Created social media content and audio-visual materials to promote Royal Tulip by Canaan Hotel services. Increased hotel engagement and bookings by 10–15% over the year through compelling creative content.

Social Media Design Audio Content Branding visual communication Creative Direction Marketing Collateral Content Creation Campaign Design

Art Director

Silverstain Ltd

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Led design for the SouthFitness mobile app, transitioning a manual fitness system into a digital platform. Improved member and team onboarding by delivering an intuitive and accessible digital experience.

Mobile App Design UX Design Onboarding Information Architecture Design Systems Prototyping visual communication Stakeholder Management

Lead Creative Designer

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019 (3 months)

Led the development and execution of the 6th Agritec conference, the first of its kind in Kenya, ensuring impactful visual communication. Managed all creative aspects to deliver a seamless attendee experience and overall event success.

visual communication Creative Direction Design Execution Information Architecture Stakeholder Management Design Thinking User Experience

Creative Assistant

Mobisoft Technologies

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Provided creative support across multiple projects, contributing to visual assets and marketing materials. Supported design concept execution while ensuring alignment with project specifications and brand guidelines in a fast-paced freelance environment.

Creative Support Marketing Materials Brand Guidelines Design Concepts Collaboration

Designer

Skeme Advertising Group Ltd

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Collaborated with creative teams to conceptualize and produce advertisements across multiple media for Safaricom. Designed internal branding visual campaigns that enhanced employee engagement and supported a positive internal culture.

Advertisement Design Branding visual communication Collaboration Marketing Design Graphic Design