About me

Dumelang, I'm Zwai

an Experience Architect

Dumelang, I'm Zwai

an Experience Architect

Dumelang, I'm Zwai

an Experience Architect

Designing innovative, user-centered products and digital experiences that drive business growth and elevate brand impact.

One of my favourate quotes

“Design used to be the seasoning you’d sprinkle on for taste; now it’s the flour you need at the start of the recipe.”

“Design used to be the seasoning you’d sprinkle on for taste; now it’s the flour you need at the start of the recipe.”

John Maeda
Designer and Technologist

My

Current
Daily Duties

Design Practice Lead

2022 — Present

Duties:
My day-to-day responsibilities involve providing continuous support to the Head of Design and overseeing a team of 50+ designers (made up of UX Writers, UX researchers & UX/UI designers), ranging from graduates to senior design leads. I manage and continuously improve the UX Graduate Program curriculum and the UX Introduction Academy workshops, creating tailored learning paths on platforms like Udemy.

I also lead monthly design forums, providing a space for designers to connect, share experiences, and address design challenges, while inviting internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to offer insights into industry trends. In addition to attending and speaking at relevant UX talks and writing about my experiences (on platform such as Medium), I engage with various design learning institutions to share industry knowledge and provide feedback on their curriculum, participate in portfolio reviews, and judge competitions.

I collaborate closely with clients and other Practice Leads across mobile, Java, AI and Innovation and web disciplines to ensure alignment with broader project objectives.

SOME
Some
SOME

FUN FACTS
about me

According to Gallup Cliffton Strengths, his top 5 strengths are:

According to Gallup Cliffton Strengths, his top 5 strengths are:

Ideation

You are fascinated by ideas. You are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

Self-Assurance

You feel confident in your ability to take risks and manage your own life. You have an inner compass that gives you certainty in your decisions.

Command
Command

You have presence. You can take control of a situation and make decisions.

Futuristic
Futuristic

You are inspired by the future and what could be. You energize others with your visions of the future.

Input
Input

You have a need to collect and archive. You may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.

Some of my

Accolades

2019 | Accenture (Fjord)

Greater Than Award GU winner
Exxaro: Re-Imagine HR

2019 | Accenture (Fjord)

Innovation Award
Anglo American: Mining Safety App

2014 | Etiket

Pendoring Award
Maroela Media: ‘Die Grootste Afrikaner van Alle Tye’ for Digital Integrated campaign

Bronze Loerie
LAPA: ‘Hoofkarakter-soektog’ for Digital Mixed-media campaign

2012 | Etiket

Pendoring Award
LAPA: Hoofkarakter-soektog’ for Digital Mixed-media campaign

2010 | Aquaonline

Silver Assegai
Fanta: So you think you’re funny mobisite

2008 | Proximitty

2 Bronze The Online Publishers
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign
2 Bronze Loeries
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

Silver Loerie
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

Gold Loerie
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

Certificate of craft Loerie
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

Gold Echo (USA)
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

Gold Assegai
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

2 Bronze Bookmark
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

2 Silver Assegai
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

Caples Finalist (USA)
CellC: Hummerville Mixed Media and Experimental Campaign

My

Industry
Experience

• Telecommunication
• Mining
• Insurance
• Fintech
• Banking & Financial Service Providers
• Entertainment
• Automotive
• Travel & Tourism
• Broadcasting
• Sports
• Retail
• Food
• Advertising
• Farming & Agriculture

Some of my

Functional
Experience

• User Interface Design
• User Centered Design
• User Experience
• Design Thinking
• Persona Creation
• Interaction Design
• Wire-framing• Prototyping
• User Research & Interviews
• Agile
• Design Delivery

Some of the

Brands
I've worked
with

• AA

• Alexander Forbes

• Platinum & Kumba
• BMW
• Brand South Africa
• Business Connexion
• Cell C
• Columbia
• EOH
• Exxaro
• Fanta
• FNB
• Gauteng Sport Awards
• JHB Tourism
• Kumba Iron Ore
• KIA
• KPMG
• Master Pass
• Mazda
• Monte Casino
• MTN
• MWOT
• Nedbank
• Nokia
• Old Mutual
• Pick n Pay
• Prime Meridian
• Real People
• Renault
• SAA
• SAGE
• Samsung
• SITA
• South African Rugby
• Southern Sun
• Standard Bank
• Takealot
• Telkom
• Toys R us


Contact Me

Contact Me

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Zwai

©2024

Contact Me

Contact Me

Do not hesitate to contact me

Zwai

©2024

Contact Me

Contact Me

Do not hesitate to contact me

Zwai

©2024