Samuel Oppong

Product-focused UI/UX Designer and technical lead

Accra, GH.

About

Highly accomplished Product-focused UI/UX Designer and Technical Lead with over 7 years of experience directing end-to-end design processes for web and mobile products, from user research to final interface handoff. Expertly coordinates cross-functional teams and partners with engineering to deliver launch-ready, inclusive digital products, significantly improving usability and reducing iteration cycles. Proven mentor, having guided 30+ participants in product thinking and rapid prototyping, driving impactful real-world execution and user-centric innovation.

Work

Becc Academy

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Product Designer

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

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Summary

Delivered over 10 client products from discovery to launch across diverse industries, significantly enhancing market validation and usability for clients.

Highlights

Successfully delivered over 10 client products from discovery to launch across diverse industries, significantly enhancing market validation and usability.

Partnered with business owners to translate complex market needs and strategic business goals into functional, user-centered product designs.

Executed comprehensive user research, usability testing, and iterative design cycles, leading to improved product adoption and user retention.

Collaborated closely with development teams to ensure technical feasibility and seamless transition from design to high-quality implementation.

Independent Software Engineer / UI/UX Designer

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Product Designer

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

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Summary

Led end-to-end design for internal and customer-facing digital products, from discovery to high-fidelity UI, creating seamless user experiences and driving product success.

Highlights

Directed end-to-end design for internal and customer-facing digital products, from initial discovery to high-fidelity UI, creating seamless experiences across key user touchpoints.

Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders and business leads to translate complex product requirements into scalable, intuitive, user-centric design solutions.

Conducted extensive user and market research to define program structure, learning outcomes, and strategic positioning, ensuring market relevance and adoption.

Supported successful program launches, monitoring participant engagement and iterating on product structure based on performance insights and feedback to optimize user experience.

Eastern Tech Hub

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Technical Lead / UI-UX Tutor

Koforidua, Eastern, Ghana

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Summary

Directed the complete design lifecycle for web and mobile products and mentored 30+ participants, fostering practical skill development and successful product delivery.

Highlights

Directed the complete design lifecycle for web and mobile products, encompassing user research, wireframing, and final interface design to successful handoff.

Coordinated cross-functional teams of designers, developers, and facilitators, ensuring the delivery of launch-ready digital products and impactful training programs.

Partnered strategically with engineering and product teams to launch inclusive, accessible features, resulting in improved usability and reduced iteration cycles.

Mentored and guided over 30 participants in applied product thinking, rapid prototyping, and real-world execution, fostering practical skill development.

Education

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
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BSc Information Technology Grade:

Takoradi Technical University

Takoradi, Western, Ghana
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HND Information Technology Grade:

Languages

English

Skills

Product & Market Research

Product & Market Research.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Design Systems & Product Consistency

Design Systems & Product Consistency.

Usability Testing & Adoption Metrics

Usability Testing & Adoption Metrics.

Product Discovery & Validation

Product Discovery & Validation.

Product Launch & Rollout Support

Product Launch & Rollout Support.

User & Stakeholder Research

User & Stakeholder Research.

Product Structuring & Feature Prioritization

Product Structuring & Feature Prioritization.

Projects

Skills Training Programs

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Summary

Led market research and product structuring for skills-based training programs. Designed onboarding flows, learning milestones, and delivery frameworks. Supported successful cohort launches and continuous iteration based on participant feedback.

Restaurant Mobile App (UI/UX & Product Design)

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Summary

Designed a student-focused digital experience now serving 500+ monthly users. Improved accessibility, navigation, and engagement through research-driven design decisions.

STEM Education Platform

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Summary

Conducted customer journey mapping and usability research. Designed mobile-first onboarding and ordering flows tailored for diverse users. Supported launch readiness through testing and developer handoff.