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Yves Binda

Yves Binda

Litchfield,CT

Summary

UX Designer with 6 years experience in Human-Centered Design (HCD). Passionate about leveraging data to drive design decisions and enhance user engagement.

Favors a flexible approach based on lean Ux, Design thinking and collaborative engagement to foster innovation and reach business objectives. Brings a unique blend of determination, creativity, and strategic insight to every project.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

UX | Product Designer

YBUX
Litchfield, CT
07.2023 - Current

Initiated and Led Innovative Fitness Tech Project:


• Spearheaded the conceptualization and preliminary development of a cutting-edge fitness app utilizing AI and computer vision technologies to provide real-time feedback on exercise form, enhancing workout efficacy and safety.

Strategic Project Management and Team Collaboration:


• Collaborated with a cross-functional team including a project manager, while juggling freelance commitments, to conduct market research, user discovery, and commence the creation of a compelling pitch deck for potential investors.

Continuous Learning and Technical Acumen:


• Engaged in self-directed learning and networking with industry experts to stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and fitness technology, ensuring the project’s technical feasibility and market relevance.

Product Designer

Oasis Tours
11.2017 - 06.2023
  • Designed tour booking app for MET Museum that significantly reduced museum crowding
  • Conducted over 50 user interviews and four rounds of usability studies
  • Revamped tour booking system, leading to 45% increase in conversion rates by reducing communication and booking time
  • Led research on competitors, identifying gaps and creating design opportunities for market differentiation.

UX/UI Designer

EnovLAB
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Hired to create MVP interface for live-event booking App project
  • Conducted 20 user interviews and two rounds of usability studies leading to development of MVP
  • Led design of MVP, resulting in more precise userflow and 10% reduction in user errors
  • Introduced and optimized Information Architecture, which reduced navigation time by 7%.

UX Designer

Designit
02.2017 - 03.2017
  • Hired to design Digital Player cards for underprivileged youth and mentor them
  • Led Design and Development process, creating 50+ Digital Player cards
  • Conducted two training sessions, empowering players with design concepts and tools
  • Collaborated closely with Chelsea FC coaches, optimizing player stat recording.
  • Performed manual testing on UX design elements and complete UX designs, authoring feedback reports for use in future updates

UX Writer

FanSided
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Tasked with tailoring content for growing soccer audience in US
  • Led research initiatives on digital reading habits, creating content that increased site engagement by 16%
  • Wrote user-centric copy, resulting in increase in user satisfaction and reduced bounce rate
  • Pioneered evangelizing efforts for soccer, boosting site engagement by 20%.
  • Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines

Education

Certificate - Extended Reality (XR)

MIT XPro
Boston, MA
08.2023

Certification - UX Design

UC San Diego
Coursera
2021

Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Florida Metropolitan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2003

Skills

  • Double Diamond Design Process
  • Product Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Strong Communicator
  • Collaborative leadership
  • XR (Extended Reality)
  • UX of Ai
  • Figma, Sketch, Invision
  • Adobe XD, Ps, Pr
  • R, BigQuery, Tableau
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Mockups and Prototypes
  • Product Testing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Best Practices and Standards

Golf, English Premier League

Avid football fan with a solid short game

Work Availability

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Quote

Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
Samuel Beckett

Timeline

UX | Product Designer

YBUX
07.2023 - Current

Product Designer

Oasis Tours
11.2017 - 06.2023

UX/UI Designer

EnovLAB
06.2017 - 09.2017

UX Designer

Designit
02.2017 - 03.2017

UX Writer

FanSided
03.2015 - 10.2016

Certificate - Extended Reality (XR)

MIT XPro

Certification - UX Design

UC San Diego

Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Florida Metropolitan University
Yves Binda