Steven Karuga
@stevenkaruga
UI/UX Designer focused on user research, prototypes, and accessible digital experiences.
What I'm looking for
I’m a UI/UX Designer with years of experience creating engaging, user-friendly digital experiences in web and mobile applications. My focus is user-centered design—turning research into wireframes, prototypes, and visual systems that improve usability and accessibility.
At BE, C1 Biltong bliss, I led a comprehensive UI redesign for a prominent title and helped develop thorough design systems in Figma, significantly reducing design handover time. I also ran design workshops to improve cross-team collaboration, partnered closely with developers to ensure smooth implementation, and addressed user feedback to support successful feature launches.
Earlier, as a Junior UI/UX web designer at IMPEX TECHNOLOGY, I coordinated user research and created audience personas to identify key user requirements. I handled information architecture and site maps for a website overhaul, built mobile and web wireframes, and delivered UX solutions grounded in usability testing and iterative improvement.
Beyond design, my background includes cybersecurity work where I led efforts to mitigate malware threats, implemented ad blockers, and established automatic update protocols. I combine this mindset with my UI/UX training—aiming to build intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and secure digital products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UI/UX Designer - Driver Licence
Biltong Bliss
Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)
Led a comprehensive UI redesign, building Figma-based design systems that significantly reduced design handover time. Ran design workshops, collaborated with developers to integrate design assets, and used user feedback to launch engagement-improving features.
Junior UI/UX Web Designer
Impex Technology
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Coordinated user research to develop audience personas and created user-centered UX solutions that improved user engagement. Managed information architecture and site maps for a website overhaul and produced mobile and web wireframes to enhance usability.
Cyber Security Specialist
Joweb Cyber
Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Led malware mitigation by implementing ad blockers, transitioning users to Google Chrome, and setting up automatic update protocols. Secured websites using Juniper technologies and improved organizational defenses through automated updates and employee cybersecurity training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
UI/UX Web Design (Udemy course), UI/UX Web Design
2024 - 2025
Completed UI/UX Web Design training on Udemy, covering UI/UX principles, methodologies, and tools. Focused on delivering user-centered designs and addressing usability challenges.
Hacker X
Ethical Hacking (course), Ethical Hacking
2023 - 2024
Completed an ethical hacking program at Hacker X, focusing on identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities. Developed analytical and problem-solving skills to strengthen protection measures across applications.
Station X
Certified Cybersecurity Specialist, Cybersecurity
Earned a Certified Cybersecurity Specialist certification at Station X, covering information security, risk management, and defensive strategies. Trained to evaluate vulnerabilities, deploy security protocols, and mitigate cyber risks.
Udemy
Data Structures & Coding (Udemy certification), Data Structures & Coding
2023 - 2024
Completed a certification in data structures and coding on Udemy, building problem-solving skills and efficient algorithms. The training supported designing user interfaces and improving user experience through optimized coding practices.
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