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Leon Armstrong

@leonarmstrong

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MSc-qualified UX designer focused on accessible, user-centred digital experiences.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry/placement UX role on a collaborative team where I apply accessibility-led, user-centred design, research, and prototyping to create inclusive digital products and grow my practical experience.

I am an MSc-qualified User Experience Designer with over 15 years of dedication to UX, focused on accessibility and human-centred design. I studied User Experience Design at Birmingham City University and have practical experience applying WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.

My work blends research, prototyping and usability testing: I lead user interviews, craft wireframes and build Figma prototypes that drive stakeholder buy-in and measurable improvements in conversion and retention. I have contributed to projects that increased conversion rates by 20% and improved efficiency by 30% through consistent design systems.

I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, using tools such as Figma, FigJam, Miro, Trello and GitHub to deliver projects on time; I also led a team of four designers and ran A/B tests and usability sessions to inform iterations. My group healthcare app project won first place at the HCD Innovation Fest.

I am passionate about designing inclusive, self-directed experiences for diverse users, including people with disabilities, and I aim to join a collaborative team where I can apply accessibility expertise, user research and prototyping skills to create impactful digital products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UX Designer

Cazoo

Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)

Interviewed for a User Experience Designer role and submitted portfolio for formal review after a UX design test; contributed UX deliverables during a June–July 2021 engagement. Demonstrated usability testing, wireframing and prototype work that supported candidate assessment.

Figma Wireframing Usability Testing Prototyping Design Systems User Research Portfolio Review

MSc UX Design Candidate

Birmingham City University

Completed MSc User Experience Design studies and led a human-centred group healthcare app project using the double-diamond approach, winning first place at the HCD Innovation Fest. Focused on accessibility, research, prototyping and presentation to panels.

User Research Figma FigJam Prototyping Accessibility Personas Storyboarding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Birmingham City University

Master of Science, User Experience Design

Activities and societies: Human-centred design group project (healthcare app), FigJam/Figma collaboration, presented at HCD Innovation Fest (1st place).

Studied User Experience Design at Birmingham City University with a focus on human-centred design, accessibility, and team projects presented at the HCD Innovation Fest.