About Nahom Girma
Nahom Girma
Product Designer
About me
I'm a passionate UI/UX designer with over 4 years of experience crafting intuitive and engaging digital experiences. My approach combines deep user research and empathy mapping, followed by iterative prototyping and testing. I'm particularly interested in accessibility and inclusive design, ensuring that digital products serve everyone effectively.
Skills
Design & Prototyping Tools
Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator
Motion Design (Animation)
Rive, After Effects, Blender, Animate, Moho, Cascadeur
More skills
Research & Testing
User Interviews, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Analytics
Development
Vibe Coding, WordPress, Framer, Claude Code, Figma Make
My Design Philosophy
- 01User-Centered
- 02Iterative Process
- 03Collaborative
Experience
2020 → 2025
2020
Kin Ideas
Lead UI/UX Designer | Graphic Designer
2020
Zema Multimedia
Lead UI/UX Designer | Graphic Designer
2020
Startup Agile
UI/UX Designer
2021
Prestige Addis
Product Designer | Creative Director
2021 – 2022
Nak Trading
Product Designer | Brand Identity Designer
2022
Read21 Inc.
UI/UX Designer
2023
Gashe
Lead Product Designer | Brand Manager
2023 – 2025
E-LMIS
Senior Product Designer
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what’s next
Nahom Girma
Product Designer
About me
I'm a passionate UI/UX designer with over 4 years of experience crafting intuitive and engaging digital experiences. My approach combines deep user research and empathy mapping, followed by iterative prototyping and testing. I'm particularly interested in accessibility and inclusive design, ensuring that digital products serve everyone effectively.
I believe that great design is invisible; it should feel natural and effortless to users. My process begins with deep user research and empathy mapping, followed by iterative prototyping and testing. I'm particularly interested in accessibility and inclusive design, ensuring that digital products serve everyone effectively.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me exploring design communities, mentoring aspiring designers, or experimenting with new design tools and methodologies. I'm always eager to learn and stay current with the latest industry trends.
Skills
Design & Prototyping Tools
Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator
Motion Design (Animation)
Rive, After Effects, Blender, Animate, Moho, Cascadeur
More skills
Research & Testing
User Interviews, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Analytics
Development
Vibe Coding, WordPress, Framer, Claude Code, Figma Make
My Design Philosophy
01
User-Centered
Every design decision starts with understanding user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
02
Iterative Process
Design is never finished. Continuous testing and refinement lead to better outcomes.
03
Collaborative
Great products are built by teams. I value collaboration with developers, stakeholders, and users.
Experience
2020 → 2025
Explore each of my work experiences — follow the red string and pick up any note to read the story behind the role.
JAN 2020 – MAR 2020 · 3 mos
Lead UI/UX Designer | Graphic Designer
Kin Ideas · Full-Time (Onsite) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Collaborating with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and ensure feasibility.
MAR 2020 – AUG 2020 · 6 mos
Lead UI/UX Designer | Graphic Designer
Zema Multimedia · Full-Time (Onsite) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Conducting user research and usability testing to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
AUG 2020 – DEC 2020 · 5 mos
UI/UX Designer
Startup Agile · Full-Time (Remote) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to visualize and validate design solutions.
JAN 2021 – JUN 2021 · 6 mos
Product Designer | Creative Director
Prestige Addis · Full-Time (Hybrid) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Orchestrating design sprints and workshops to gather insights and iterate on product concepts.
JUN 2021 – FEB 2022 · 9 mos
Product Designer | Brand Identity Designer
Nak Trading · Full-Time (Hybrid) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Developing and maintaining design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and scalability.
MAR 2022 – DEC 2022 · 10 mos
UI/UX Designer
Read21 Inc. · Contractual · Dallas U.S.A
Mentoring junior designers and fostering a culture of design excellence within the team.
JAN 2023 – AUG 2023 · 8 mos
Lead Product Designer | Brand Manager
Gashe · Full-Time (Remote) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Driving design vision and execution for web applications, ensuring seamless user experiences across platforms.
AUG 2023 – OCT 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Senior Product Designer
E-LMIS · Full-Time (Hybrid) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Spearheading UI/UX strategy and design for mobile applications, focusing on user-centered solutions.
What’s next?
Left blank on purpose — this chapter hasn’t been written yet. Maybe it’s your team?
I’ll bring the Figma files, far too much coffee and an unreasonable number of sticky notes. The Let’s talk note is right next door.