I design digital experiences that feel
Clear
I'm Thandi Mokoena, a Pretoria-based final-year digital design student focused on UX, interface clarity, and brand-led portfolio experiences that help people trust what they see fast.
Primary Focus
UX, UI & Portfolio Strategy
Pretoria, South Africa
Research
92%
UI Polish
95%
Delivery
100%
Client note
“I need a portfolio that does not look like a student template. It must feel premium, intentional, and professional enough to send to recruiters and real paying clients.”
Current goal
Personal branding + stronger project storytelling + recruiter-friendly structure
Convert profile views into interviews
About me
Thoughtful design, grounded in clarity and first impressions.
I am a fictional but realistic junior professional created for this demo: a B.I.S. Multimedia final-year student with a strong interest in product thinking, visual hierarchy, and turning messy ideas into interfaces that feel credible and easy to use.
My best work sits between strategy and design. I enjoy understanding what users need, what recruiters scan for, and what makes a portfolio feel polished instead of generic.
What I bring
Wireframes, case study thinking, responsive UI design, content structuring, and visual consistency.
What I want
A junior UX, UI, or product design role where I can keep learning while contributing from day one.
Name
Thandi Mokoena
Age
22
Email
thandi.mokoena.design@gmail.com
Phone
+27 72 418 9630
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/thandimokoena
GitHub
github.com/thandimokoena
Portfolio angle
Design-led, recruiter-friendly, conversion focused
Core strengths
Balanced between visual polish and practical thinking.
UX Research Basics
User flows, competitor reviews, pain point discovery, and clear information architecture.
UI Design
Clean layouts, spacing systems, typography hierarchy, button states, and polished sections.
Responsive Front-End
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, accessibility awareness, and section-based landing page builds.
Brand Storytelling
Turning projects into believable case studies with outcomes, reasoning, and stronger messaging.
Tools I work with
Design, prototyping, front-end build, planning, and collaboration tools used across portfolio and UX work.
Figma
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Illustrator
Notion
Miro
GitHub
Figma
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Illustrator
Notion
Miro
GitHub
Selected work
Projects designed to show range, thinking, and credibility.
UX Case Study
Campus Career Hub Redesign
Reframed a cluttered student opportunity portal into a simpler, guided experience with stronger filtering, clearer CTAs, and mobile-first card layouts.
- Improved navigation clarity
- Focused on first-time users
- Created a cleaner dashboard concept
Portfolio Website
Freelance Stylist Personal Brand Site
Designed a premium one-page portfolio concept for a fashion stylist who needed a more upscale digital presence to attract collaborations and bookings.
- High-end visual direction
- Service-led conversion sections
- WhatsApp-first enquiry flow
UI Concept
Student Budget Dashboard
A simple finance dashboard concept aimed at helping students understand spending categories, recurring costs, and monthly financial habits at a glance.
- Chart-led storytelling
- Card-based responsive layout
- Clear visual hierarchy
Education & experience
A believable junior profile with a strong upward trajectory.
B.I.S. Multimedia - University of Pretoria
Built a foundation in interaction design, digital communication, content structure, and visual systems.
Freelance Design Projects
Completed small branding, landing page, and presentation design projects for student leaders and local entrepreneurs.
UX Portfolio Development Sprint
Focused on turning raw student work into recruiter-ready case studies with stronger messaging and more professional visuals.
Curriculum Vitae
Need the formal version?
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Proof & credibility
Testimonials and achievements that make the profile feel real.
“Thandi has a rare ability to make a design feel calm and premium without overdoing it. Her layouts are structured, modern, and easy to trust.”
Lerato M.
Student Brand Manager
“She doesn't just make things look better. She asks the right questions first, which made the final concept stronger and more useful.”
Michael R.
Freelance Photographer
Highlights
- Top 10 class recognition in digital visual communication
- Presented 3 portfolio concepts in peer critique sessions
- Built a personal portfolio system focused on recruiter conversion
Let's connect
Looking for a junior designer who already understands presentation and polish?
I'm open to internships, graduate opportunities, junior UI/UX roles, and selected freelance collaborations.