About

For over a decade and half I’ve been — moving pixels, sketching on dotted paper, refining designs with red lines, and orchestrating ideas with sticky notes. With a background in web and graphic design, I've cultivated a diverse range of visual skills that complement my approach to UX/UI.

More recently I was part of the team at Orange, where I was instrumental in crafting award-winning fintech applications tailored for the African and Middle Eastern markets.

Prior to Orange, I've collaborated with prestigious clients such as Barclays, Coca-Cola, British Airways, Harrods and the NHS, while working in some of the world's largest agencies (Publicis, Saatchi and Saatchi, Sapient and Edelman.)

My passion lies in simplifying complex solutions, ensuring they are both intuitive and enjoyable to use.

Skills 💡

Design

UI Design, UX Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Color Theory, Iconography, Layout Design, Responsive Design.

UX

User Research, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Persona Development, User Flows

Technical

Understanding of Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Knowledge of Design Systems, Familiarity with Agile Methodology.

Tool kit 🛠️

Prototyping & Wireframing

Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, InVision, Axure RP, Balsamiq.

Graphics & Multimedia

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe XD), Canva.

Analytics & Collaboration

Google Analytics, Jira, Trello, Asana, Slack, Zoom, Teams.

Awards 🏆

Red Dot Winner - Orange Design system

The Red Dot Design Award is an internationally renowned design competition that recognises and honours outstanding achievements in various design categories, such as product design, communication design, and design concepts. It is organised by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany. Winning a Red Dot Design Award is highly prestigious and signifies excellence in design innovation and creativity. The award aims to showcase and promote the best design solutions and ideas from around the world.

Orange Bank Africa - Fast Company honouree

Fast Company honouree - Fast Company honouree in ‘World changing ideas’ and ‘Innovation by design’ categories for functionality, originality, sustainability, depth of user insight, cultural impact and business impact.

Testimonials 📝

  • “Connecting and collaborating with Gary on several design projects (mobile app design projects for financial services/banking) at Orange was always an enjoyable experience. He is a keen and thoughtful designer who constantly desires to explore and produce effective design solutions. He was always enthusiastic whenever we engaged in design critiques and discussions. He communicated and presented his thoughts, ideas, and rationales clearly — verbally and enriched with design wireframes, flows, final visuals, and prototypes.”

    — Aman Verma - Lead Designer @ Orange XD Labs

  • “I've had the pleasure of knowing and working alongside Gary for many years. Gary is not just a coworker but a true asset to any team he's a part of.Throughout our professional journey together, Gary has consistently demonstrated his exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor. He has a natural ability to connect with others and foster positive relationships, making him a joy to collaborate with.Our collaboration spans across various projects and teams, particularly within the financial sector, including Orange Bank and Orange Money. In these projects, Gary's role as the designer of the mobile application interface was pivotal. His creativity ensured that our products not only looked sleek but also functioned seamlessly.What truly stands out about Gary is his eagerness to embrace new challenges. He approaches each task with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, quickly adapting to changing environments and objectives. Beyond his technical skills, Gary's ability to uplift and inspire his teammates is invaluable. He brings a sense of camaraderie and positivity to every team he's a part of, making the work environment not only productive but enjoyable as well.In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Gary for any role or project that demands a dedicated, communicative, and adaptable team player. He is undoubtedly a great asset to any organization.”

    — Piotr Zamorski - Lead Design Manager @ Orange

  • I had the pleasure of working with Gary for several months, during which time he made an active contribution to the design team. Gary is always very responsive and a great source of ideas, which has regularly enriched our productions. His creative proposals have given our products a real graphic identity. He works very well with the development teams. In short, I highly recommend Gary and hope that our paths will cross again.

    — Carine Chauveau - Lead Design Manager @ Orange Money Pro

  • Gary has been a valued and longstanding contributor to many projects at Orange. He brings a great combination of creativity, fast execution and eagerness to solve tough problems. Working with him on Orange Money Africa allowed us to deliver several big improvements to one of the biggest growth drivers for Orange. He is always positive and a joy to work with. I highly recommend him for any UX/UI design team.

    — Design Lead @ Orange