Hi there, I am Kosisochukwu Ibute Product Designer

I design products that users love and businesses can measure. With 3+ years transforming complex user problems into intuitive solutions across E-Commerce, Fintech, and Healthcare, delivering measurable impact like 15% user engagement increases and reduction in support tickets.

Kosisochukwu Ibute - Product/UX Designer
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3+
Years Experience
15%
Avg. Engagement Increase
6
Products Shipped

Designing with Purpose

A Product Designer with 3 years of experience designing accessible and effective digital products across B2C(Marketplace), Fintech, E-Commerce and Healthcare sectors. Strong across full design process, from user research and ideation to prototyping and usability testing.

With a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction from UCD, I bring a research-backed approach to every project. My expertise spans e-commerce, marketplaces, and fintech platforms, with a particular passion for accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and AI-assisted design workflows. I don't just create beautiful interfaces I design solutions that users love and businesses can measure.

Accessibility-first design (WCAG 2.1 certified)
Proven track record of measurable impact
Expert in AI-assisted design workflows
Strong in cross-functional collaboration
Kosisochukwu Ibute - UCD Graduation

Skills & Tools

Design

UI/UX Design
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping

Tools

Figma
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Illustrator
Framer
Protopie
HTML/CSS
Webflow

Additional

Design Systems Information Architecture Agile Methodologies Usability Testing Accessibility (WCAG 2.1) A/B Testing Mobile-First Design AI in Design Stakeholder Management Cross-functional Collaboration

Featured Projects

A selection of my recent work showcasing design process and outcomes

E-Commerce

SomaGifts Shopping Experience

Led redesign of core shopping and delivery experience, simplifying checkout flows and introducing real-time order tracking. Result: Reduced the volume of support tickets from heavy weekly loads to a manageable level within six months.

E-Commerce Checkout Flow WCAG Standards
Marketplace

Skill4Cash Dual-Sided Marketplace

Designed a dual-sided marketplace that made it easier for skilled service providers to be discovered, increasing daily visibility. Result: 15% increase in customer connection requests and app rating improved from 2.0 to 3.5 through iterative usability testing and progressive disclosure onboarding.

Marketplace Onboarding Usability Testing
Fintech

Oravend Crypto Platform

Supported design of multi-currency information architecture and intuitive crypto workflows for non-technical users. Collaborated with blockchain engineers to simplify complex transaction flows and improve usability for a global audience.

Fintech Crypto Information Architecture
Healthcare (Academic)

Scaffolding Access to Mental Health Records in Ireland

Master's level project designing a system to improve access to mental health records in Ireland. Applied Human-Computer Interaction principles, AI Ethics, and Advanced UX Research Methodologies with strong emphasis on accessibility and human-centred design.

HCI Healthcare Accessibility
Data Management

MetaData

Designed a comprehensive data management platform focusing on simplifying complex data interactions. Applied user-centered design principles to create intuitive interfaces that improve user workflows and reduce cognitive load in data-heavy environments.

Data Management User Experience
Fintech

Kona

Kona is a cross-border mobile payment app that allows users to send and receive money internationally using only their local currency. For example, a user in Nigeria can send money in naira (NGN), while the recipient in the United States receives the funds instantly in USD or USDT, without needing a domiciliary account.

Fintech UX Research Accessibility

Professional Experience

Dec 2023 – May 2024

UX Designer

SoftZenith (Digital Agency), Contract, Remote

Led improvement of core shopping and delivery experience for SomaGifts, starting with understanding where users were getting confused and what slowed them down during checkout. Redesigned key flows aligned with WCAG standards and simplified steps to complete key tasks.

  • Introduced real-time order tracking, reducing support tickets from heavy weekly loads to manageable levels
  • Streamlined checkout with multiple payment options, increasing successful monthly transactions
  • Collaborated in Agile sprints with PMs and engineers to deliver features on schedule
Feb 2022 – May 2024

UX Designer

Skill4Cash, Part-time, Remote

Designed a dual-sided marketplace that made it easier for skilled service providers to be discovered, increasing their daily visibility and contributing to a 15% rise in customer connection requests.

  • Redesigned onboarding flows using progressive disclosure, driving more users to finish onboarding
  • Conducted regular iterative usability testing, contributing to raising app rating from 2.0 to 3.5
  • Enhanced profile and search features for smoother client-provider interactions
Dec 2021 – May 2022

Junior Product Designer

Oravend, Contract, Remote

Supported senior designers in creating responsive layouts and simplifying complex transaction flows. Assisted in structuring multi-currency information architecture to improve usability for a global audience.

  • Collaborated with blockchain engineers to design intuitive crypto workflows for non-technical users
  • Built foundational skills in UX research, wireframing, and accessibility practices
  • Contributed to improving transaction flow usability

What People Say

"Kosisochukwu is an exceptionally talented product designer with a strong ability to blend user-centric design with business goals. I have worked with her and she is a proactive, collaborative team player who consistently delivers high-quality results on time. I highly recommend her for any product design role. Her creativity, attention to detail, and strategic thinking are invaluable."

Founder

SomaGifts / SoftZenith

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Kosi on a mobile app project, where she worked on the UX design. She stood out as someone who truly understands users and designs with both empathy and purpose. Beyond her strong design skills, Kosi was an incredible team player. She collaborated seamlessly with developers and product stakeholders, always open to feedback "

Founder

Skill4Cash

"I have been privileged to lead product design teams that included Kosi on two occasions and I can confidently say that Kosi is a fantastic designer who is always eager to learn and execute. Kosi is hardworking, solution-oriented and a team player. She would definitely be a great addition to any team she's a part of."

Product Design Lead

Oravend

Academic Background

Oct 2025

Master of Science, Human-Computer Interaction

University College Dublin, Ireland

Specialised coursework: AI Ethics, Interaction Design, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods, and Real-world Design Projects.

Focus areas: Accessibility Design, Human-Centred AI, and Advanced UX Research Methodologies.

Sep 2019

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication

University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria

Certifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

2021 - 7-course program covering end-to-end design process

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Udemy - June 2021

Google Digital Skills for Africa

Coursera - June 2021

Let's Work Together

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your team.

Location

Dublin, Ireland | Available for remote work