NMNia Motsatsi
@niamotsatsi
Research-focused UX researcher blending psychology and creative storytelling.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a research-focused UX professional with a background in psychology and creative storytelling, experienced in qualitative methods, user interviews, and designing research-informed digital mental health concepts. My honours thesis investigated the impact of toxic masculinity on college-age men’s self-concept and self-esteem, and I translated those findings into a film-based mental health project and a conceptual men’s mental health app.
I have delivered psychosocial support and educational workshops, run user research and usability tests, and created wireframes and storyboards that blend emotional design with evidence-based insights. I bring strong qualitative analysis, workshop facilitation, and practical experience with tools like Miro and Canva to craft meaningful digital experiences that support mental wellbeing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX Researcher (Project)
Independent / Academic Project
Led UX research for a men’s mental health app case study, conducting user interviews and usability testing, iterating wireframes for mood check-ins and peer forums, and proposing actionable solutions to improve engagement.
Psychosocial Support Assistant
CBC Mount Edmund
Conducted user research through surveys and interviews to understand student wellness needs, designed and implemented wellness campaigns that increased engagement, and delivered psychoeducational workshops addressing stress relief and emotional well-being.
SPHonours Researcher
South African College of Applied Psychology
Conducted honours thesis qualitative research on the impact of toxic masculinity on college-age men’s self-concept and self-esteem, designing and executing interviews and literature reviews and synthesizing insights to inform a film-based mental health project.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South African College of Applied Psychology
Honours in Psychology, Psychology
Activities and societies: Honours research thesis on toxic masculinity; film-based mental health project; user interviews and literature reviews.
Completed an Honours in Psychology focusing on qualitative research into toxic masculinity and its effects on self-concept and self-esteem, informing a film-based mental health project.
South African College of Applied Psychology
Bachelor’s in Applied Social Sciences, Applied Social Sciences
Activities and societies: Research projects, psychosocial support and teaching assistant experience, workshop facilitation.
Earned a Bachelor’s in Applied Social Sciences with emphasis on applied research methods and psychosocial support practices.
South African College of Applied Psychology
Diploma in Counseling and Communication, Counseling and Communication
Activities and societies: Practical counseling training and communication-focused coursework.
Completed a Diploma in Counseling and Communication covering counseling techniques and communication skills for mental health support.
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South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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