Companies worked with

Beyond Aesthetics : Building Functionality Through Design

My Projects

Accounting Hero

This an all in one accounting software used daily by SMEs in Africa. I single handedly redesign software adding extra features such as an intuitive on boarding and a dashboard.

Tools Used

Overview

Filly Church Software

Filly Church Management Software is a software designed to help churches efficiently manage their operations. I started from research to information architecture to designing the UI ,UX and 3D animated presentation.

Tools Used

Overview

KOSAM E-commerce App

KOSAM App is an all in one e-commerce App targeted at the youth and tertiary students.As the Head of Design ,I started from research to information architecture to designing the entire UI ,UX ,advanced prototyping and micro-interactions to mockups.

Tools Used

Overview

Tools

Design

Development

Ai tools

Skill Set

Prototyping

UI Design

100 %

UI Design shapes visuals, ensures clarity, consistent interfaces.

99 %

Wireframing

I use wireframing to visually maps structure, arranging content and navigation for intuitive UX.

100 %

3D , Motion & Visual Design

3D animated motion design presentation of the UI and UX

97 %

UX Research

I uncovers needs, behaviors, and motivations, guiding design decisions for effective, user-centered experiences.

UX Design

Apply human psychology to create human centered design flows ensuring every step in the software is simplified as much as possible.

98 %

Ai workflow integration

Integrate AI tools such as Google Nana Banana,ChatGPT,Claude,Midjourney,n8n,Flux and more Ai tools to boost productivity

97 %

Design Systems

Structure a well defined and designed array of components that specifies the use of colours, buttons ,typeface ,cards and more in a unified form

99 %

Create highly interactive UIs with micro-interactions that mimics the actual App UX and UI

99 %

Education

From Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology. Courses computer graphics,nteraction design.

BA Communication Design

ALX Software Engineering

A 1 year Software school.Courses :Javascript ,System Admin ,Programming ,Database etc

2016 - 2020

2022 - 2023

Mobile App Development

2021 - 20222

Some courses UIUX Design ,Flutter ,Dart ,Firebase

Figma Africa Program

2022 - 2023

Figma boot camp and community that teaches and mentors mentees.

Visual,Motion ,3D Design

Advanced Visual,motion & 3D design school focused on Creative direction ,motion design & 3D design creation.

FrontEnd Engineering

Software boot camp focused on :React.js ,HTML ,CSS ,JavaScript

2023 - 2024

University of Ghana

KNUST ,Ghana

Figma Africa Mentorship

Thrive Academy

School of Motion Design

ALX School

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

2025

Servers,containers,Linux,databases,security,Cloud concepts

2021 - 2022

Work Experience

The journey .Explore my diverse professional journey in Product Design and software.

Product Designer

Brolly Company

Jan 2024 - March 2025

Brolly Super App

• Led end-to-end UI/UX design (research → wireframes → high-fidelity UI → prototypes).

• Designed features for policy management, renewals, and new product purchases.

• Integrated claims management, repair shop locator, and fuel rebate functionalities.

Fuel Rebates Web Application

• Partner Dashboard: Designed insights view for partners (Shell, VIVO, GOIL) on quotas, transactions, and sales.

• Station Admin Dashboard: Built tools for daily monitoring, sales accuracy, and closing operations.

• Fuel Attendant Dashboard: Created simple workflows for attendants to record daily transactions and generate reports.

Brolly Insurance “Get a Quote” Journey

• Redesigned the quote acquisition flow for simplicity and accessibility.

• Created UI/UX for quick quote generation based on car model, year, capacity, and coverage type.

• Improved onboarding for new customers with a seamless experience.

New Brolly Website

• Spearheaded mobile and tablet optimization for responsive design.

• Enhanced interactivity and prototyping for improved user experience.

• Ensured consistency and usability across all device types.

Product Designer

Built Financial Technology Company

June 2022 - December 2023

Built Lite App

• Collaborated with engineers to design a financial tool for GIZ-backed SMEs.

• Created user flows and high-fidelity UI to simplify access to business financing.

• Ensured scalability and usability across mobile platforms.

Built Onboarding

• Redesigned the onboarding journey to reduce friction and increase app adoption.

• Developed step-by-step flows with clear progress indicators.

• Applied visual storytelling to make registration fast, intuitive, and user-friendly.

Built Invoices & 50% Off Promo

• Revamped invoice creation screens with a cleaner layout and fewer steps.

• Designed promotional UI/UX for a 50% off invoice service fee campaign, boosting user engagement.

• Aligned the promo visuals with Built’s brand identity for consistency.

Built Budget

• Designed budgeting feature to help users plan and track expenses effectively.

• Created dashboards for visualizing income, spending categories, and savings goals.

• Focused on clarity and simplicity to make financial planning accessible to all users.

UIUX Designer

FillyCoder Company

Jan 2021 - May 2022

Filly Church Management App

• Researched user needs of church leaders and members to define features.

• Designed user flows and UI for attendance, finances, committees, events, announcements, and sermons.

• Built role-based access (admin, pastor, member) for streamlined operations.

• Created high-fidelity prototypes and handed off to engineers for development.

• Produced 3D animated UI presentations to showcase features and interaction

FillyJobs App

• Conducted user research with recruiters, job seekers, and freelancers to map pain points.

• Designed a three-in-one platform for hiring, applying to jobs, and offering freelance services.

• Built multi-instance profile switching for managing multiple roles in one account.

• Developed and maintained a mini design brand style guide and design system for consistency.

• Created user journeys, personas, and high-fidelity prototypes for smooth user experiences.

• Produced 3D animated UI presentations to visualize app features.

• Designed marketing visuals and content to support product promotion.

Testimonials

Hear what our people and companies I have worked with have to say about me.

James is an exceptional Product Designer who transformed our ideas at Relu Spatial into elegant, user-focused solutions. His vision and execution made a real impact on our product."

Relu Spatial

CEO & Co-founder - Caleb Mantey

Working with James was a fantastic experience. His innovative approach and professionalism made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend his services to anyone.

Leti Arts Game Studios

CEO - Eyram Tawia

★★★★★

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