Tinjo Thomas

About Tinjo Thomas

I am a Design Technologist, also known as a UX Engineer or Creative Technologist. With a background in design, I have acquired coding skills that enable me to bridge the gap between design and technology. This unique blend of expertise empowers me to make informed design decisions throughout the iterative design process.During the initial phase of my career, I worked as a graphic designer, where I gained invaluable skills in various areas. I honed my abilities in illustration, typography, color theory, layout, and grid systems. These skills continue to be immensely valuable when working on High Fidelity Interfaces.By combining my design and coding proficiencies, I am able to create visually appealing and functional interfaces that meet user needs and adhere to technical constraints.This combination of design and coding expertise enables me to collaborate seamlessly with both designers and developers.

Experience

1. Design Director

   CoverSelf

   Dec 2023 — Present

   I manage the design department at Coverslef, which encompasses both user experience (UX) and communication design. Our team comprises individuals with diverse skill sets and backgrounds.

Education

• National Institute of Design

  M.Des, Design for Digital Experience / Interaction Design

  2013 — 2016

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  BFA, Applied Art

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Css
• Page Layout
• Information Architecture
• Digital Illustration
• Illustrator
• Illustration
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Design
• Mobile Application Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Graphic Design
• Sketching
• Typography
• Rapid Prototyping
• Posters
• Storyboarding
• Interaction Design
• User Experience Design
• Indesign
• Poster Design
• User Interface Design
• Graphics
• User Research
• Layout
• Photoshop
• Vector Illustration
• Adobe Illustrator
• Logo Design