Ishaq A. Taïrou

Digital Product Designer
Greensboro, US.

About

Highly innovative Digital Product Designer with a strong foundation in UX/UI, design systems, and user-centric problem-solving, proven by a 30% increase in user engagement and 25% boost in client conversion rates. Eager to leverage expertise in creating intuitive and immersive digital experiences, including 3D modeling with Fusion 360, to excel as a Product Visualization Designer in the automotive sector. Passionate about shaping the future of transportation through technically sophisticated and user-friendly spatial computing applications.

Work

Freelance
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Product & Brand Designer

Greensboro, NC, US

Summary

Led comprehensive product and brand design initiatives across multiple industries, driving significant improvements in user engagement and brand recognition.

Highlights

Drove user engagement by 30% across diverse industries through strategic UX/UI design and optimization.

Boosted client conversion rates by 25% by crafting high-converting landing pages and comprehensive websites.

Engineered modern, responsive interfaces with Figma and Framer, ensuring seamless user experiences and brand alignment.

Directed branding and visual identity initiatives, significantly enhancing brand recognition and cross-platform consistency.

Sah Studio
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UX-UI Design Intern

Summary

Spearheaded the UX-UI redesign of Sah Studio's website, critically improving user experience and mobile responsiveness.

Highlights

Spearheaded the UX-UI redesign of Sah Studio's website, reducing bounce rate by 20% and significantly improving mobile responsiveness.

Executed a comprehensive UI audit, identifying critical usability issues and aligning design solutions with core business objectives.

Designed and prototyped a scalable, user-friendly website in Figma, establishing a robust design system.

Developed optimized information architecture, moodboards, and UI kits to ensure visual and functional consistency across the platform.

YUX Design Academy
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Workshop Animator

Summary

Designed and facilitated interactive design thinking workshops, fostering creative problem-solving and innovation in young learners.

Highlights

Designed and facilitated interactive design thinking workshops, guiding children through structured creative problem-solving exercises.

Collaborated with the YUX Academy team to develop an engaging curriculum fostering innovation, critical thinking, and empathy.

Cultivated an inclusive learning environment, empowering young learners to develop creative solutions for real-world challenges.

AUF Bénin
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UX-UI Design Intern

Summary

Led the design and development of a tablet-based application, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and data management.

Highlights

Led the design and development of a tablet-based application, enhancing visitor flow tracking and improving operational efficiency by 40%.

Developed a seamless, user-centric interface tailored to AUF's logistical needs, optimizing data collection and management processes.

Applied UX/UI best practices to design intuitive navigation and ensure broad user accessibility.

Education

Africa Design School

DNMADE

Digital Design

Awards

2nd Place

Awarded By

ADS Talks

Achieved second place in the ADS Talks competition, demonstrating strong presentation and design skills.

President, Student Council

Awarded By

Africa Design School

Elected President of the Student Council, leading student initiatives and representing the student body.

1st Place

Awarded By

FIC, Ministry of Living Environment of Benin

Awarded first place for outstanding contribution at the FIC event organized by the Ministry of Living Environment of Benin.

Integration Pole Lead

Awarded By

Student Council, Africa Design School

Appointed Integration Pole Lead within the Student Council, responsible for fostering collaboration and engagement.

Languages

English
French

Skills

Design Methodologies

Design Thinking, UX Research, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Product Strategy, Human-Centered Design, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving.

Product Design & UI/UX

UX Design, UI Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Systems, Responsive Design, UX Writing, Accessibility, User-Centric Design, Mobile Responsiveness, Spatial UX Concepts, Mixed-Reality Prototyping.

Visual Design & Branding

Branding, Visual Identity, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Material Design, Scene Composition, Lighting.

3D Design & Visualization

Fusion 360, 3D Modeling, Product Visualization, CAD Tools (Conceptual Understanding), Real-time Visuals.

Software & Tools

Figma, Framer, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Processing, Arduino.

Programming Basics

HTML/CSS Basics, JavaScript Basics, No-code Development.

Collaboration & Leadership

Front-End Collaboration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Curriculum Development, Stakeholder Management.