Unwana Akpaoko

Product Designer

United States0 mo experience

Key Highlights

Achieved 40% increase in user retention
Delivered 25% boost in conversion rates
Built design systems that cut development time in half

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer with expertise in SaaS and EdTech, focusing on user engagement and design systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DesignUiux Strategy

Other Skills

FigmaReact developmentDesign SystemUser ResearchConversion OptimizationHTMLCSSSaaS products

About

Hi, I’m Unwana Akpaoko, I turn underperforming digital products into revenue engines. In 3+ years designing and building products, I've consistently delivered measurable results: 40% jumps in user retention, 25% boosts in conversion, and design systems that cut development time in half. What sets me apart? I don't just design, I build. I write the React, the HTML, the CSS ( Still learning, lmao 🥲). That means zero handoff friction, faster shipping, and a single point of accountability from wireframe to live product. I also hold a Law degree, which gives me a rare edge: I understand contracts, compliance, and regulatory risk critical for products in fintech, healthtech, and enterprise SaaS. I work best with founders and product leaders who need someone who can go from strategy to shipping fast. Open to Product Design, UX Design, and Experience Design opportunities. Experienced with Figma, design systems, and cross functional collaboration. Let's build something that actually moves the needle. → unwana.design@gmail.com

Experience

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Current Experience

Turing

Product Designer & UI Developer

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · California, United States · Remote

Built and shipped a comprehensive design system and style guide that unified the visual and functional identity across all client-facing platforms, resulting in a 30% improvement in design consistency company-wide.
Developed responsive web applications end-to-end using React, HTML, and CSS, delivering seamless cross-device experiences that directly contributed to a 25% increase in user engagement.
Led usability testing and behavioral research cycles to uncover friction points, then iterated on the product experience, driving a 25% lift in user satisfaction and a 40% increase in client retention.
Introduced a modular, component-driven React architecture that reduced development time and made the codebase significantly easier to scale and maintain.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to translate wireframes and prototypes into polished, production-ready interfaces , on time, on brand, and bug-free.

FigmaReact developmentDesign SystemUser ResearchConversion OptimizationProduct Design+1

Studyroom

Product Designer

Apr 2024 – Dec 2024 · 8 mos · Nigeria · Remote

Redesigned the core learning experience on an ed-tech platform, building intuitive interfaces that increased user engagement by 25% and boosted retention by 40%.
Created and rolled out a new design system and style guide that brought consistency across the entire product, a 30% improvement measured across all touchpoints.
Conducted end-to-end usability research, from user interviews to behavioral analysis and turned those insights directly into product improvements that raised satisfaction scores by 25%.
Built and maintained responsive web applications using React, HTML, and CSS, ensuring the platform worked flawlessly across every device.
Introduced a component-based architecture in React that simplified the codebase, reduced bugs, and made future development faster and more scalable.

FigmaUser ResearchDesign SystemReact developmentProduct DesignUIUX Strategy

Growafrica

Product Designer

Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 · 2 mos · Nigeria · Remote

Designed the end-to-end shopping experience for an African e-commerce platform, from product discovery through checkout, payment, and real-time order tracking, prioritizing trust, ease of use, and cultural authenticity.
Applied data-driven design decisions across web and mobile to optimize traffic flow, engagement, and conversion, increasing user engagement by 30% and conversion rates by 25%.
Continuously researched e-commerce UX trends and competitor products to inform design decisions, ensuring the platform stayed competitive and scalable as a startup.

User ResearchConversion OptimizationReact developmentProduct DesignUIUX Strategy

Hng internship

Product Designer

Sep 2023 – Nov 2023 · 2 mos · Nigeria · Remote

Led the UI development and design system for a Zuri portfolio project within a fast-paced team environment , delivering a 20% improvement in overall product development efficiency.
Collaborated with product and engineering teams to build and enhance core product interfaces, translating design vision into functional, user-focused features.
Conducted research on emerging design trends, user preferences, and competitor products, using tools like Qualtrics to gather and synthesize data into actionable insights.
Managed client touchpoints using CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot), collecting feedback and incorporating it into development cycles to keep client satisfaction high.

User ResearchDesign SystemProduct Design