DAVID IKPERI

Senior Product Designer

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About

Highly accomplished Senior Product Designer with over 5 years of expertise in end-to-end product development, from concept to launch, across AI, consumer applications, enterprise platforms, Web3 Dapps, and CRM systems. Proven leader in driving intuitive, user-centric design solutions that align with business objectives, significantly impacting user engagement, growth, and retention. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver innovative and aesthetically compelling digital products.

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer

Mado AI

Dec 2025 - Present

Led product design for Mado AI's consumer application, focusing on seamless human-AI interaction and driving user task completion.

  • Spearheaded end-to-end design for the Mado AI consumer app, focusing on creating seamless human-AI interaction flows.
  • Designed and successfully shipped critical features including onboarding, AI assistant chat, smart planning, and dynamic profile updates, resulting in a 40% improvement in user task completion rate.
  • Collaborated effectively with research and business teams to identify market needs and inform strategic design decisions for global scalability.

Senior Product Designer

Travu

Dec 2025 - Present

Directed UX/UI design for a social travel platform, impacting over 20,000 global users and integrating advanced AI capabilities.

  • Led UX/UI design efforts for iOS, Android, and web applications within a social travel platform, serving a global user base exceeding 20,000+ users.
  • Designed and integrated innovative AI capabilities, including smart itineraries, trip planning, and chatbot features, boosting user engagement by 65%.
  • Partnered closely with engineering and product teams to ensure smooth implementation and high design fidelity, reducing QA issues by 30%.
  • Developed comprehensive branding systems and marketing assets, ensuring cohesive brand identity across all digital channels.

Senior UI/UX Designer

Mava24

Dec 2025 - Present

Enhanced user experience and design, significantly contributing to user retention and lead generation.

  • Crafted a seamless user journey for new visitors, contributing to a 25% increase in user retention.
  • Led the design and optimization of complex dashboards (user, admin, super admin) by prioritizing usability and data clarity.
  • Produced high-converting marketing visuals and responsive landing pages, which improved lead generation by 20%.

UI/UX Designer

AstroSoft Development Agency

Dec 2025 - Present

Contributed to product development and design system creation, driving significant improvements in conversion and client satisfaction.

  • Co-led the development of an AI-powered e-commerce chatbot, resulting in a 72% increase in conversions and a reduction in time-to-purchase.
  • Designed custom UI solutions for diverse clients, achieving a 30% growth in user engagement and a 25% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Built and documented an internal design system that accelerated design cycles and cut development overhead by 50%.

UI/UX Designer

Yenreach

Dec 2025 - Present

Revitalized product UX and expanded platform offerings, enhancing brand perception and user satisfaction.

  • Overhauled product UX and visual design, leading to improved brand perception and enhanced user satisfaction.
  • Designed and successfully launched new products, including Yenreach Marketplace and Job Listing web apps, significantly expanding platform offerings.
  • Improved the Content Management System (CMS) and created intuitive dashboards to enhance admin workflow and analytics visibility.

Education

Electrical and Electronics

Niger Delta University

Second Class Upper Division

Volunteer

Design Lead

Google Student Developer Club

Led design mentorship and organized workshops to foster student development in UI/UX and digital product creation.

  • Mentored and taught several students in graphic and UI/UX design through online tutorials, providing proactive feedback to ensure proficiency in web development.
  • Organized and facilitated hands-on workshops on digital product creation, contributing to a 75% improvement in student project outcomes.

Languages

English (Fluent)

Skills

Product & UX Design

  • User Experience Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Product Strategy
  • Wireframing
  • Storyboarding
  • Prototyping
  • Motion Design
  • Design Systems
  • Brand Identity Design

Research & Testing

  • User Research
  • A/B Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Data-Driven Design
  • Quantitative Research
  • Qualitative Research

Tools & Technologies

  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Jitter
  • Maze
  • G-Suite
  • HTML
  • CSS

Methodologies

  • Double Diamond Design Process
  • Shape Up Framework
  • Agile
  • Design Thinking
  • Lean UX

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Public Speaking