I’m an Interaction Designer based in sunny Nairobi, Kenya where I create intuitive digital interfaces and brand experiences.
My work spans both digital and physical design — creating seamless user experiences, and delightful brand systems that empower people across the African continent and beyond. Skilled in user-centered design methodologies, I have successfully embedded the design process into the development of products across the digital, and physical world(s).
I’m currently working as a Senior Product Designer at Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi where I work on a multi-disciplinary team to create more equitable AI solutions that empower people to do more.
Over the past 9+ years, I’ve taken products from concept to launch, redesigned apps to measurably improve customer experience, conducted research that shaped brand strategies and positioning, and designed brand assets and touch points from end-to-end. Whether I’m prototyping a digital interface, or creating a physical brand experience my goal is always the same:
Ease friction points in people’s everyday lives
Design with and for users through co-creation and testing
Deliver experiences that feel intuitive, and joyful
Work Experience:
Senior Product Designer at Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi [Present]
UI Designer at I&M Bank [2020-2021]
Visual Designer at ARK Africa [2018-2020]
Associate at LYNK Jobs [2017-208]
Graphic Designer at AUDIENCEX [2016-2017]
Design Assistant at Chapman University [2015-2016]
Reach out to collaborate on a project or just to say hello at stephanienyairo@gmail.com :)