I'm Ajani.
(Pronounced Ah-jah-nee or Àjàní)
I'm many things to many people, but I see myself as a creative and empathetic individual who likes to solve problems.
I'm currently looking for UX writing roles, but I'm open to other UX-related roles (UX designer /researcher, etc.) in NYC (or remote). I value any opportunity that would allow me to learn and fully explore my interests so that I can be a champion for human-centered practices.
I'm open to many different fields and subjects, but some ideas and concepts that I hope to explore include AR/VR, machine learning, NLP, visual design, fine art, illustration, and language acquisition. I would also relish the chance to apply design thinking in the publishing industry, especially in the world of manga. If that sounds interesting to you, then drop me a line!
Experience
Before starting as a UX designer, I spent six years solving problems in publishing as an editor who worked with one of the largest Japanese comic book publishers in the industry, and I even won an award for my work! I also worked as a freelance Japanese-English translator (日本語もできます), where I translated across a wide variety of fields and subjects, such as factory automation, chemistry, tourism, gaming, government, and much more.
Software
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Adobe CC
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Illustrator
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Photoshop
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InDesign
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Adobe XD
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Figma
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Sketch
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InVision
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Flinto
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Protopie
Skills & Tools
RESEARCH/ANALYSIS
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User interviews
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Heuristic analysis
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Feature analysis
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Business canvas model
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Tree testing
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Card sorting
DESIGN/DELIVERABLES
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Wireframing
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Prototyping
OTHER
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Sketching
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Japanese language (JLPT1—highest level of proficiency)
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Research reports
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Spec docs
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Presentations
Contact
A Surprising Fact About Me
If you go to karaoke with me, there is a 90% chance that I will sing enka (sometimes known as the "Japanese blues").
