Steven NydamSN
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Steven Nydam

@stevennydam

Creative UX/UI designer focused on enhancing user experiences.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation, where I can contribute to impactful design projects and grow my skills.

As a passionate UX/UI designer, I thrive on creating user-centered designs that enhance digital experiences. With a strong foundation in conducting UX audits and designing end-to-end user flows, I have successfully collaborated with clients to align design solutions with their business objectives. My expertise in Figma allows me to bring concepts to life through high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes, ensuring clarity and engagement in every project.

Throughout my career, I have led various design initiatives, including the development of a data-driven web dashboard and an immersive VR training application that improved training effectiveness by 30%. My commitment to accessibility and inclusive design principles ensures that I create seamless experiences for all users. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in the field of UX/UI design, always seeking to enhance user satisfaction and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FR
Current

UX/UI Designer

Freelance

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Conducted UX audits to evaluate navigation, layout, and interaction patterns, uncovering usability issues and informing design improvements that enhanced clarity and engagement across digital experiences. Designed end-to-end user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma to support responsive web and mobile products, bringing concepts to life through thoughtful,

EI

UX/UI Design Specialist

EXO Insights

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Gathered requirements and collaborated with stakeholders to design a data-driven web dashboard that integrated biosensor and eye-tracking data, enabling performance analysis and improved decision-making in simulated training environments. Applied data visualization techniques to transform complex datasets into user-friendly formats, supporting seamless analysis and informed business decisions acro

RL

UX/UI Designer & Researcher

Rogers Innovation Lab

May 2020 - Apr 2021 (11 months)

Facilitated design thinking workshops with B2B clients to identify 5G technology use cases and align business requirements with strategic opportunities for 5G solution deployment. Synthesized workshop insights into clear business and functional requirements, securing leadership approval and driving roadmap alignment.

CR

UX/UI Designer

Clearpath Robotics

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)

Designed and implemented coach marks for client-facing application, using sketching, wireframing, and rapid prototyping, leading to a more accessible and streamlined customer onboarding experience. Led user research sessions with 15 participants, identifying key pain points and mapping user journeys to inform system enhancements and improve end-user experience.

GM

UX/UI Designer

General Motors

May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)

Conducted usability testing with 14 participants to validate and improve ebike setup documentation, resulting in a 50% reduction in setup time and a 200% increase in successful task completion. Analyzed user behavior data and iterated on content structure to refine ebike setup experience, improving clarity and reducing onboarding friction.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Waterloo logoUW

University of Waterloo

Bachelors of Applied Science, Systems Design Engineering

2016 - 2021

Studied Systems Design Engineering, focusing on the interdisciplinary aspects of design and engineering. Gained expertise in problem-solving and system optimization.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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