Michael Ajala

UX Designer || Researcher

Michael Ajala

UX Designer || Researcher

Michael Ajala

UX Designer || Researcher

Michael Ajala

UX Designer || Researcher

Meet Michael – Global Designer Creating Meaningful Digital Solutions ✨

I’m a multidisciplinary designer with 4+ years of global experience shaping accessible, user-centered digital products across mobile, web, and desktop. Grounded in Human-Computer Interaction and driven by research, I specialize in product and service design, user research, and strategy, delivering thoughtful, intuitive solutions that drive meaningful business and human impact.

My work spans industries including fintech, proptech, maritime, and government, with experience designing and launching products in the US, Nigeria, UAE, and UK. I thrive at the intersection of design, research, business, and technology, bringing clarity to complex challenges and aligning cross-functional teams around value-driven outcomes.

Beyond functionality, I design for emotion, focusing on the microinteractions, visual tone, and subtle details that build trust, spark connection, and elevate the user experience from usable to memorable

4+

4+

Years of experience

12+

12+

Projects completed

95.6%

95.6%

Client satisfction

10

Collaborations

Experience

2024 - Present

AskADoc

Design Lead

1. Led user research and usability testing, identifying pain points and optimizing the platform’s onboarding and consultation experience. 2. Designed seamless UX/UI solutions that improved user engagement and retention by refining key platform features. 3. Developed mood tracking and in-app note-taking features, enhancing accessibility for non-subscribed users. 4. Worked closely with product managers and developers to implement research-backed design solutions. Conducted A/B testing and quantitative analysis to refine user flows and improve conversion rates.

2024 - Present

AskADoc

Design Lead

1. Led user research and usability testing, identifying pain points and optimizing the platform’s onboarding and consultation experience. 2. Designed seamless UX/UI solutions that improved user engagement and retention by refining key platform features. 3. Developed mood tracking and in-app note-taking features, enhancing accessibility for non-subscribed users. 4. Worked closely with product managers and developers to implement research-backed design solutions. Conducted A/B testing and quantitative analysis to refine user flows and improve conversion rates.

2021-2024

Heckerbella

UX/Product Designer

1. Conducted stakeholder interviews and observational research, identifying inefficiencies in manual facility management. 2. Designed an intuitive SaaS platform to digitize and streamline operations for residents, staff, and vendors. 3. Developed interactive prototypes and design systems, ensuring scalability for future real estate developments. 4. Collaborated with engineers to implement user-friendly interfaces for car park management, resident coordination, and vendor access.

2021-2024

Heckerbella

UX/Product Designer

1. Conducted stakeholder interviews and observational research, identifying inefficiencies in manual facility management. 2. Designed an intuitive SaaS platform to digitize and streamline operations for residents, staff, and vendors. 3. Developed interactive prototypes and design systems, ensuring scalability for future real estate developments. 4. Collaborated with engineers to implement user-friendly interfaces for car park management, resident coordination, and vendor access.

2024

Somer

UX Designer & Researcher

1. Conducted user research and competitive analysis, improving search, filtering, and communication between buyers and property owners. 2. Simplified onboarding and navigation, increasing completed property inquiries and reducing user drop-off rates. 3. Developed personas, wireframes, and prototypes, ensuring a user-centric experience for renters and buyers.

2024

Somer

UX Designer & Researcher

1. Conducted user research and competitive analysis, improving search, filtering, and communication between buyers and property owners. 2. Simplified onboarding and navigation, increasing completed property inquiries and reducing user drop-off rates. 3. Developed personas, wireframes, and prototypes, ensuring a user-centric experience for renters and buyers.

Services

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User Research & Analysis

01

User Research & Analysis

02

Wireframing & Prototyping

02

Wireframing & Prototyping

03

Development Collaboration

03

Development Collaboration

04

Usability & Accessibility Testing

04

Usability & Accessibility Testing

05

Visual Design

05

Visual Design

06

Post-launch Support & Iteration

06

Post-launch Support & Iteration

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