About

I'm Ilma, a Senior Product Designer with 7+ years of experience designing fintech, payments, and B2B products. I specialize in turning complex problems into clear, usable solutions.

How I Work

I design products that meet both business needs and user needs — not one at the expense of the other. I believe the best solutions come from deeply understanding the problem space through research, then collaborating closely with product, engineering, and stakeholders to ship work that actually makes a difference.

What I Bring

Research-Driven Design

I start with understanding. User interviews, usability testing, and data analysis inform every decision.

Complex Problem Solving

I thrive in ambiguous environments with competing priorities, fragmented information, and technical constraints.

Accessibility Expertise

I've collaborated with RNIB and designed to WCAG AA standards, ensuring products work for everyone.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

I facilitate workshops, align stakeholders, and work closely with developers to see designs through to implementation.

End-to-End Ownership

From discovery through delivery, I take responsibility for the full design process.

What I'm Looking For

I'm seeking a senior role where I can shape product direction, not just execute on requirements. I want to work on complex problems that matter — helping users make confident decisions, simplifying overwhelming information, and building products with long-term vision. I value teams that balance ambition with craft, and organisations that invest in understanding their users.

Skills & Methods

Research & Discovery

  • User Interviews
  • Usability Testing
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Lean UX

Design Execution

  • Interaction Design
  • Information Design
  • Mobile-First Design
  • Design Systems
  • Prototyping

Collaboration

  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Cross-functional Teams
  • Documentation

Accessibility

  • WCAG AA Compliance
  • RNIB Collaboration
  • Inclusive Design