Nelly Mugendi

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Hi, i'm Nelly

I am a UI/UX & Visual Designer based in Warsaw, Poland, with a background in Functional QA testing. I bridge the gap between creative artistry, web accessibility, and technical execution.

My approach to design goes beyond surface level aesthetics. With a BSc in Graphic Design and hands on experience in software quality assurance, I build digital experiences that are not only visually striking, but also accessible, system driven, and technically feasible.

What I bring to the table

User Centered UI/UX: Wireframing, interactive prototyping, and user flows built for real world conversion and usability.
QA & Technical Edge: Leveraging a background testing web and mobile apps to catch edge cases, streamline developer hand offs, and eliminate bugs early.
Accessible Systems: Integrating WCAG guidelines into brand identities and UI frameworks to ensure inclusive design for everyone.

When I'm away from my screen, I stay visually inspired by exploring Europe's rich museum scene, practicing landscape and architectural photography, traveling to new countries and cities and staying connected with the local tech community through Friends of Figma (FOF) Warsaw .

Welcome! I'm Nelly Wanja, a passionate UI/UX & Graphic Designer based in the heart of Warsaw, Poland. With a strong foundation in both creative artistry and technical execution, I bring digital experiences to life through intuitive design and thoughtful user experiences. My expertise spans across Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Prototyping & Wireframing, and Branding & Visual Identity.

My journey into the world of design began with a fascination for how visuals can communicate powerful stories. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills to not only create beautiful interfaces but also ensure they are functional, accessible, and user-friendly. My design philosophy revolves around simplicity, clarity, and impact—crafting seamless interactions that resonate with users and elevate brands.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with diverse clients, from startups to established companies, helping them transform ideas into engaging digital solutions. When I'm not designing, you can find me exploring Warsaw’s creative scene, sketching new ideas, or diving into the latest design tools and techniques.

Skills.

Graphic Design

Interaction Design

UI Design

UX Design

Figma

Branding

Illustration

Photoshop and Lightroom

Miro

Quality Assurance

Premier Pro

Wireframing

Usability Testing

Slack

WCAG 2.2

Photography

My tech arsenal.

My go-to tools for crafting seamless digital experiences.

Adobe

Creative Cloud is my go to suite for high end design and creative work. I leverage its powerful tools like, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, for everything from photo editing to vectro graphics, posters and mockups.

Framer

Framer serves as my go-to tool for creating interactive prototypes. I use it to bring designs to life, allowing stakeholders to experience the user flow and interactions before development begins. It's invaluable for refining the user experience.

Figma

Figma is my collaborative design platform of choice, ideal for interface design and prototyping, enabling seamless teamwork and real time updates. Its cloud based approach streamlines the design process.

Photography

I enhance design projects with original photography to add authenticity and a personal touch to visual content.

Jira

Jira an agile project management tool that helps me track design progress, manage tasks, and to collaborate effectively with development teams. I used it in testing teams for quality and functionality testing.

OpenAI

AI is my assistance tool. I leverage AI driven tools for creative exploration, content generation, and optimizing design workflows that enhance the quality of my projects.

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