Hi there!
Throughout my career 💼, I have honed my skills in helping to refine and defining the problems to solve , prototyping, and iterative design. I am skilled at crafting intuitive digital products from early concept through to the final product.
I am a wife and mother to a very 🏃 active, 🏎 car-obsessed toddler. As a creative outlet I normally have 🎨 multiple creative crafts in progress. Check out what I have been up to recently.👇
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I enjoyed trying out new crafts and have enjoyed 🧵 embroidery, 🪡 quilt making and most recently started 🧶 crocheting little amigurumi stuffed animals 🦀
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I appreciate a great cup of coffee ☕️(others might call me a coffee snob). But recently coffee has become a necessity for survival as I am a mom to a toddler. I have joined the cross-fit craze for the sole reason of keeping up with my 2-year old. 🚶
I have organized a walk for freedom to raise awareness in my community about human trafficking and have volunteered with the A21 organization for a number of years.
I have 7 years experience designing User experiences and User interfaces as a consultant for various large corporates and small startups.
2024 - Current
Design consultant: SpotOn Consulting
I am currently working on helping to develop new features for a platform called "SMEgo", aimed at small to medium businesses manage their business billing, invoices, quotes as well a get related services or Old Mutual has to offer.
2022 - 2024
Design consultant: Hyperboliq, Epi-Use
I worked on a suite of apps used by staff, students and affiliates of the university of MIT. These apps cover a variety of different tasks, but they are all related with studying and working at MIT.
Some of my current projects include:
- Developing a system that allows people to request access to campus as well as mange their campus access.
- Allowing graduate students to request and view their upcoming leave requests
-Allowing specific departments to book hotdesks or meeting rooms in specific buildings
2020 - 2021
Design consultant: Freethinking, EOH
I worked with the Discovery invest team to create a new global discretionary fund manager tool for financial advisers. We were a small team of three designers.
We used a design led approach to help business discover and refine their requirements. It was a fast paced project which required us to created multiple iterations. This was a brand new project, but it was also a new business that was going to live externally from the suit of Discovery digital systems.
I helped streamline design processes by creating a design system and figma file structure as well as bi-weekly review sessions with stakeholders. I also helped develop the Cogence brand alongside the Discovery marketing team and external agency.
My responsibilities included:
- Brand development
- High level flows
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- User testing
- Facilitating workshops
- UI Design ( apply existing styleguide, designing new components)
- Solving complex problems
- Managing stakeholder expectations
2019 - 2020
Design consultant: Freethinking, EOH
I worked with the IX team to update the momentum website and to ensure all the business units are represented on the website in a logical and client centric manner.
During my time there we specifically looked at creating the Momentum investments marketing web pages as well as creating a central resource hub for clients to visit and retrieve any relevant documents from one central location across the entire investments business.
I was also part of the launch of their self service project.
My responsibilities included:
- Information architecture
- High level flows
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- User testing
- Facilitating workshops
- UI Design ( apply existing styleguide, designing new components)
- Solving complex problems
- Managing stakeholder expectations
2018 - 2019
Design consultant: Freethinking, EOH
I worked on the Wealth team developing client facing applications as well as internal staff tools.
My responsibilities included:
- High level flows
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- User testing
- UI Design (styleguide, components)
- Solving complex problems
- Managing stakeholder expectations
2016 - 2017
I joined the team as a junior design after interning there during my studies (2014, 2015). I worked on various start-up websites and applications as well as logo development.
My responsibilities included:
- High level flows
- Wireframing
- User Testing
- UI Design (styleguide, components)
- Design Sprints
- Occasional Front-end development
2022
IDEOU
I wanted to start preparing for my next career move - Design lead. IDEO's course taught a leadership approach that helped me navigate ambiguity, foster collaboration as well as discussed methods to scale creativity within your team and organisation.
2021
Interaction Design Foundation
I completed an international recognised online course on service design and how to design better integrate service experiences.
2017
Interaction Design Foundation
I completed an international recognised online course on the basics, importance and fundamental theory of human computer interaction.
2015
University of Pretoria
I graduated in the top 15% in my field of study and am therefore a member of the Golden Key society. During my 4 year degree I was exposed to digital design, user experience design, branding and more.
2011
Hatfield Christian School
I graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA in 6 subjects Art, English, Maths, Technical drawings, Afrikaans, Life Skills.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fiona at MIT, and let me tell you, she is the UX wizard you didn’t know you needed. She has this magical ability to transform user needs into designs so intuitive and stunning, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without her. Fiona’s attention to detail is like a sixth sense, and her collaborative spirit makes every project a breeze. She brings such positive energy to the team that working with her feels both fun and effortless. If you are looking for a top-notch UX designer, I can’t recommend Fiona enough!
" Fiona is a talented designer who is always keen to learn new things. She uses the knowledge she acquires to deliver quality designs in a short space of time. She presents her work well and is always open to assist with any questions that may arise during development. She is a very composed person and handles pressure well. Fiona's skills have been a great addition to the team."
“ Fiona is a role model for those who wish to sharpen their skill set and aspire for delivering excellent, well thought out work."
“ Fiona's skills and experience are beyond the number years she has worked. She portrays herself as a senior, and is a highly efficient designer."
“ Fiona is an exceptional designer, very actively involved till the very last step of the task at hand."
" She is hands-on with business, which creates good communication channels for effective business requirements gathering."
" Fiona has a broad skillset. She is resourceful, not afraid to ask tough questions or stare adversity in the face, and at the same time compassionate and professional in her approach. Her proactive and driven attitude helps to drive the project forward at an incredible pace."
