I am passionate about designing and developing tailored digital solutions that meet the unique needs of users and businesses across a wide range of industries.
About me
Hey there! I'm Irfan Yao (but let's keep it simple—just Irfan works). I'm a Product Designer who's been crafting digital experiences from Malaysia 🇲🇾 for the past 4+ years.
When I'm not pushing pixels, you'll find me lost in a good film, hunting for that perfect new track, or having an ongoing love-hate relationship with my Fujifilm camera (it's complicated).
Experiences
UI/UX Designer @ Orius Digital
Dec 2023 - present
Served as the sole designer for 11+ diverse client projects, leading end-to-end design processes from research to execution. Conducted design workshops with stakeholders and collaborated closely with managing director, developers, and project managers. Created comprehensive visual design systems, website interfaces, email marketing templates, and brand collateral while managing multiple concurrent projects.
UX Designer @ SEEK Asia
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Conducted end-to-end user research including recruitment, interviews, and analysis to identify user pain points and improvement opportunities. Facilitated design workshops and forums to drive UX enhancements. Implemented monthly NPS evaluations to optimize product performance based on user feedback. Operated as the primary designer for both employer and candidate-facing experiences.
Contractor UI/UX Designer @ Madison
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
Independently designed website and mobile application interfaces for retail and dating platforms. Created design systems and iconography while supporting fellow designers. Conducted Quality Assurance to ensure accurate implementation matching design specifications. Collaborated with development teams and project managers for smooth handoffs and technical problem-solving.
UI Designer @ Snappymob
May 2021 - Jul 2022
Handled both graphic and UI design responsibilities for media and education sector clients. Created brand collateral including social media assets, digital banners, and marketing materials. Collaborated with senior designers on BFM 89.9 website and mobile app development. Conducted competitive research and design exploration to support client proposals and creative direction.