A Decade of Experience
With over 10 years in the design industry, I've tackled challenges across multiple sectors, allowing me to bring proven, battle-tested solutions to every creative project.
MOTION SHOWREEL
Founder & Lead Designer
Hi, I'm Nolo Kganyago!
I'm Nolo Kganyago, founder of UX-Nolo — a South African digital design and product studio recognized in the 2026 African Excellence Awards by MEA Markets as Best UX/UI & Digital Product Design Studio 2026 – South Africa.
With over 10 years of experience across user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design, digital product development, web development, and branding, I specialize in creating purpose-driven digital products that balance usability, performance, and visual sophistication.
I partner with startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands across South Africa and internationally to transform complex problems into intuitive, high-converting digital experiences.
MY EXPERIENCE
Graphic / UX Designer
Menzies Media | Oct 2020 — Jun 2025
Social Media Ads, Presentations, Interface Designs (Illustrations and Mockups), Web Development (HTML, CSS, PHP, Wordpress, Bootstrap, Oktober CMS)
- Create detailed drafts of websites according to client specifications.
- Design web/app mockups, illustrations, and images that convey a brand message.
- Conduct detailed research and develop design briefs for approval.
- Lead brainstorming sessions for new concepts and innovative ideas.
- Deliver social media advert designs and website blog updates.
- Perform web/code testing and manage FTP uploads.
Tools: Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, VS Code, GitHub Desktop,
WordPress, Shopify, Oktober CMS, Figma.
User Experience Designer
Hyperboliq (Epi-Use SA) | Jan 2020 — Jul 2020
Interface Designs (Illustrations and Mockups), Web Development (HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress, Bootstrap)
- Designed website drafts and created images for branding.
- Conducted user research and brain-storming sessions for innovative web solutions.
- Estimated project timelines and provided detailed quotes.
- Designed layouts for web/app mockups and illustrations.
- Executed web testing and handled FTP uploads.
Tools: Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Muse, Audition, Animate, VS
Code, Brackets, WordPress.
Graphic & Web Designer
All-Telecoms | Sep 2017 — Mar 2019
Full Branding, Web Design, Videos/Animation, Illustrations
- Attended client meetings to define brand and promotion requirements.
- Drafted websites and designed interactive graphics, layouts, and animations.
- Advised clients on strategies to effectively target specific audiences.
- Created innovative branding concepts and visual assets.
- Managed the end-to-end design process from research to client feedback.
Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, Muse,
Audition, CorelDraw X8.
Graphic Designer
Lemok Design Agency | Nov 2016 — Apr 2017
Full Corporate Branding, Web Design, Digital Adverts
- Collaborated with clients on brand strategy and audience engagement.
- Designed graphics, page layouts, and animations for web and print.
- Conducted research and created design briefs for corporate branding projects.
- Managed brainstorming and iterative feedback loops with clients.
Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro,
Auditions, Animate.
Graphic Designer
EonFunk Sound Records | Jun 2010 — Feb 2013
Full Company Branding; Logo, Flyers, Banners, Business Cards.
- Developed full brand identities including logos and business cards.
- Created innovative marketing materials: flyers, banners, and brochures.
- Interpreted client needs through meetings and collaborative research.
- Ensured consistent brand messaging across all physical and digital assets.
Tools: Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, CoralDRAW X5.
273+
Projects
Completed
41+
Satisfied
Clients
2K+
Positive
Reviews
MY SKILLS
0%
Adobe
Photoshop
0%
Adobe
Illustrator
0%
Adobe
InDesign
0%
Corel
Draw
0%
Adobe
Animate
0%
Google
Antigravity
0%
VS
Code
0%
HTML5 /
CSS3
0%
Adobe
AfterEffects
0%
Chat
GPT
0%
Canva
0%
Adobe
XD
0%
Adobe
Premiere Pro
0%
Google
NanoBanana
0%
Wordpress
0%
Shopify
WHAT I DO
01
UX & PRODUCT
DESIGN
User-focused digital experiences for apps and platforms.
02
WEB DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
Modern, high-performance websites.
03
GRAPHIC DESIGN &
BRANDING
Powerful brand identities and marketing visuals.
04
SOCIAL MEDIA
CONTENT DESIGN
High-impact visuals that increase engagement.
HOW I DESIGN EXCEPTIONAL DIGITAL EXPERIENCES
1. Discover
Understanding your business, users, and goals.
2. Strategy
Mapping user journeys and product structure.
3. Design
Crafting elegant interfaces and visual systems.
4. Deliver
Pixel-perfect designs ready for development.
WHY CHOOSE ME
Strategic Thinking
I don't just make things look pretty. Every design decision is backed by user research and aligns perfectly with your overarching business and marketing goals.
Pixel-Perfect Precision
My meticulous attention to detail ensures that the final product is flawless. From typography to spacing, I obsess over the micro-interactions that elevate a brand.
CASE STUDIES
Fablocks E-commerce Experience
Problem
Many customers struggled with navigating product variations, understanding pricing differences, and completing checkout smoothly. The existing online store also lacked a modern visual structure and a premium shopping experience.
Solution
Designed and optimized a user-focused e-commerce experience with improved product hierarchy, clear variation selection, and a simplified checkout flow. Implemented modern UI styling and structured layouts.
Showcasing:
User
Flow
Product
Page UX
Variation
Selection System
Checkout
Experience
Mobile
Optimization
LAMAARD Luxe Luxury Brand Website
Problem
As a new luxury fashion brand, LAMAARD Luxe required a strong digital presence that communicates premium positioning, brand identity, and exclusivity while maintaining usability and performance.
Solution
Designed a sophisticated, minimal, and visually elegant website focused on luxury brand storytelling. Developed refined typography hierarchy, premium layout spacing, and immersive product presentation.
Showcasing:
Brand
Identity Direction
Luxury
UI System
Product
Experience
Typography
& Layout
Responsive
Design
Lumo Logistics App
Problem
Logistics companies struggle managing trucks, drivers, and receipts.
Solution
Designed a role-based logistics management system.
Showcasing:
User
Flow
Wireframes
Final
UI
Dashboard
VISUAL EXPLORATION
🏆 OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
UX-Nolo Named Best UX/UI & Digital Product Design Studio 2026 – South Africa
Founded by Nolo Kganyago, UX-Nolo has been officially honored in the 2026 African Excellence Awards hosted by MEA Markets. This accolade recognizes the studio's commitment to creating user-centred digital experiences, cutting-edge UI/UX design, and strategic digital products for South African and global businesses.
10+
Years Design Experience
273+
Projects Completed
41+
Satisfied Clients
DESIGN INSIGHTS
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Read More →CLIENT FEEDBACK
“Nolo delivered a clean, modern website and was extremely professional throughout the project.”
— Client, Fablocks
CLIENTS & COLLABORATIONS
Fablocks
Deep House Congress
Design Rivals
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Something
Exceptional.
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