Michael Ajala

User Experience Designer

Michael Ajala

User Experience Designer

Michael Ajala

User Experience Designer

Michael Ajala

User Experience Designer

Meet Michael – Pixel Pusher & Food Enthusiast ☕🍕🎨

In the dynamic world of design and technology, Michael is a passionate User Experience designer dedicated to crafting seamless, user-friendly digital experiences. With over five years of experience in user interface design and user research, Michael specializes in creating accessible and user-centered products that work effortlessly across mobile, web, and desktop platforms.


From finance & payments to social commerce, education, and health tech, Michael has transformed complex ideas into simple, intuitive solutions for individuals, businesses, and corporate organizations. Whether designing for a startup or a large enterprise, the goal remains the same—making digital products easy to use and understand.


With a background in HTML, CSS, and Flutter with Dart, Michael understands the technical side of design, allowing him to bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality. His ability to work closely with developers ensures that design ideas are not only beautiful but also practical and implementable.


Beyond design, Michael thrives on collaboration, communication, and connection. Always open to new friendships and creative partnerships, he brings a blend of strategic thinking and empathy to every project.


User Experience Designer | User Interface Designer | Product Strategy | User Research

5+

5+

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

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User Research & Analysis

02

Wireframing & Prototyping

02

Wireframing & Prototyping

03

Development Collaboration

03

Development Collaboration

04

Usability & Accessibility Testing

04

Usability & Accessibility Testing

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Visual Design

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Visual Design

06

Post-launch Support & Iteration

06

Post-launch Support & Iteration

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