Sabelo's CV
Ux / Ui / Branding
Phone: 061 489 4997
Email: sabelo.spaza@outlook.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
ABOUT
Hi there! I'm Sabelo, and I also go by the name Float Monk. I am a Ux/Ui designer with a background in brand identity design. Design is my way of contributing to a better world - because it is essentially a problem-solving practice. Some of the happiest moments of my life are when I could help someone else in an act of service... being a designer is how I replicate those moments.
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Career Goal: I want to contribute my skills to the creation of engaging digital experiences - while gaining more experience as a Ux/Ui designer.
SKILLS
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Creating customer journey maps.
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Creating wireframes and prototyping user interfaces with software like Figma.
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Designing cohesive and consistent brand experiences.
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Conducting and using research to make informed design decisions.
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I know my way around the Adobe Suite - particularly Illustrator, XD, Photoshop, and InDesign.
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Giving guided meditations for relaxation, focus, and an overall easy atmosphere.
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Sharing absolutely terrible dad jokes - well, cause humour matters even at work.
EXPERIENCE
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July 2021 - Present
Ui/Product Designer
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I work with a cross-cultural team of individuals who are exceptionally talented in many disciplines. On a typical day, I contribute meaningfully to products that touch the lives of thousands of people in South Africa and the rest of the continent.
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• Interpreting client briefs to extract design requirements and technical constraints
• Advocating for the user while finding design solutions that fulfill the client's business goals
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure successful work in different parts of the design process
• Designing, prototyping, and presenting end-to-end user journeys
• Designing and maintaining design systems of different clients to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Including micro-interactions to keep users engaged and delighted
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Apil 2021 - June 2021
Ux / Ui Designer
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This was the first time I worked in a multi-disciplinary team, where we had copywriters and developers contributing to the launch of Yootok. I contributed to the successful and speedy design of several landing pages.
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• Working closely with developers and tech engineers in translating technical requirements into engaging user experiences.
• Designing and prototyping several landing pages that inform users and sell product features
• Working with copywriters to bring content to life in engaging ways for users
• Owning the design process from concept wireframes to engaging prototypes
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2015 - December 2021
Freelance Identity Designer
Design by People​
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I learned so much about design and its value in the world and business. I've been fortunate to help many small businesses with brand identity design, and brand strategy.
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• Networking with prospective clients to generate sales leadsListening to the needs of each client
• Working collaboratively with clients to create brand strategies that help them with their business goals
• Designing cohesive and attractive brand identity systems
• Researching clients’ products, industries, customers
• Creating customer personas to help both myself and the client to better understand the business as the customers would see it
EDUCATION
July - 2020
Cert. Digital Skills: User Experience
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This is where I learned the foundations of Ux design and why they matter. My favorite topic in the course was how prototypes are used in user testing.
February - 2020
Cert. Graphic Design Masterclass
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This is where I got a chance to up my design skills and knowledge. I particularly enjoyed the module on developing an entire digital campaign.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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2021 BASA Debut programme participant.
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Hub@Goethe Alumni - 2020 cohort.
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Activator at Activate! Change Drivers Network.