Benjamin U.
Junior Product Designer
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Benjamin U. is an experienced Product Designer with a background in technology and education sectors, based in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He has worked as a Product Designer intern at HNG and Kodehauz, leading POD teams and facilitating user research and usability testing to inform design decisions. At Kodehauz, Benjamin redesigned the company's website to ensure full responsiveness across devices and contributed to the redesign of a training platform and its LMS. As an intermediate trainer at Kodecamp, he guided participants through coding and product design concepts, delivering lessons and evaluating progress. His expertise includes conducting user research, prototyping with Figma, developing style guides, and supporting UX research and design reviews. Benjamin also holds certifications in Design Thinking and UI/UX Design, and has a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Experience
Product Designer (Intern)
HNG · 2025 — 2026Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to establish product requirements and prioritize the roadmap. Created a detailed style guide that included design principles, typography, color palette, imagery guidelines, and UI elements, ensuring a consistent design implementation. Recorded design decisions and interaction patterns to facilitate a smooth handoff to developers.Trainer (Intermediate)
KODECAMP 5.0 · 2025 — PresentGuided participants in coding, product design, and UX/UI concepts, focusing on their understanding of core principles for practical application. Developed and delivered lessons, exercises, and projects aligned with KodeCamp’s educational objectives. Supported learners by addressing challenges, answering questions, and assisting them in overcoming obstacles. Assessed participant outputs, offered constructive feedback, and tracked progress for skill development.Senior Product Designer (Intern)
KODEHAUZ · 2024 — 2025Conducted user research and analyzed data to discover design opportunities, shaping informed design decisions. Led a team in the initial month of the internship to enhance product understanding and foster learning. Reviewed designs from fellow team members and identified areas for growth within the team, promoting development. Created a detailed style guide that encompassed design principles, typography, color palette, imagery guidelines, and UI elements for seamless design execution. Redesign the company website to be fully responsive, ensuring an optimal experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Collaborated on a project team to redesign the training platform and its Learning Management System. Organized design reviews and user testing sessions with developers to collect feedback and refine design choices.Product Designer (Intern)
HNG · 2024 — PresentConducted user research and analyzed data to identify design opportunities, guiding design decisions. Developed a comprehensive style guide detailing design principles, typography, color palette, imagery guidelines, and UI elements to maintain a consistent design across platforms. Engaged in the design, development, and unit testing of applications in line with established standards.Junior Product Designer (Intern)
KODEHAUZ · 2023 — 2024Performed user research and data analysis to unearth design opportunities that informed design decisions. Identified potential growth areas within the team and encouraged their development. Created a comprehensive style guide outlining design principles, typography, color palette, imagery guidelines, and UI elements for consistent design execution. Engaged in the design, development, and unit testing of applications according to established standards. Facilitated design reviews and user testing sessions with developers to gather insights and enhance design choices.UIUX Designer
FREELANCE · 2023 — 2024Conducted user research and analyzed data to find design opportunities, influencing design decisions. Engaged in the design, development, and unit testing of applications in accordance with established standards. Created a design system specific to the project.UIUX Designer
KODECAMP · 2023 — PresentLed a team of UI/UX designers in researching and designing a product website and the product itself. Recognized growth opportunities within the team and nurtured their advancement. Produced comprehensive reports, manuals, and documentation that detailed the status, operation, and maintenance procedures of the design.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering, Major in PowerAKS, Nigeria. · 2017 — 2022
- CertificationWEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL AKS, Nigeria. · 2007 — 2015
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