Hello I’m Jolane.
I'm a Senior Digital and Service Designer dedicated to enhancing experiences and creating meaningful impact. Passionate about merging design and strategy with purpose, I thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams of genuine people. My work is rooted in Behavioral and Systemic Design, effectively translating complex challenges into innovative solutions.
Experience
Jan. 2024 - present: Senior UX/UI Designer at FLUID Design
Joined FLUID, an interdisciplinary team of creatives, strategists, and researchers working on large-scale projects across the medical, energy, and mobility sectors. I focus on crafting digital experiences and lead the integration of AI into our research strategy to drive lasting impact within our clients' organisations.
Joined FLUID, an interdisciplinary team of creatives, strategists, and researchers working on large-scale projects across the medical, energy, and mobility sectors. I focus on crafting digital experiences and lead the integration of AI into our research strategy to drive lasting impact within our clients' organisations.
Jun. 2023 - Jan 2024: Digital Designer at Kode21 Climate Innovation
Led the design of a digital platform and comprehensive report showcasing climate solutions across the fashion industry’s supply chain within an interdisciplinary team. Collaborated with experts translating research and workshop outcomes into tangible solutions.
Led the design of a digital platform and comprehensive report showcasing climate solutions across the fashion industry’s supply chain within an interdisciplinary team. Collaborated with experts translating research and workshop outcomes into tangible solutions.
Nov. 2022 - Feb. 2023: Service & Digital Design Lead at Gillvray Health
Developed an innovative healthcare service for Gillvray Health, featuring multiple digital touchpoints that empower lasting behaviour change through behavioural research and design. Focused on establishing a framework for engaged patient-doctor relationships within the UK healthcare system to foster lasting health improvements in collaboration with doctors and physiologists.
Developed an innovative healthcare service for Gillvray Health, featuring multiple digital touchpoints that empower lasting behaviour change through behavioural research and design. Focused on establishing a framework for engaged patient-doctor relationships within the UK healthcare system to foster lasting health improvements in collaboration with doctors and physiologists.
May 2021 - Okt. 2021: Guest Lecturer at Ulster University & Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
Prepared and facilitated design workshops in educational environments to inspire and instruct students in design thinking and storytelling.
Prepared and facilitated design workshops in educational environments to inspire and instruct students in design thinking and storytelling.
Okt. - Dec. 2018: Design Intern at Oliver Foss, Hamburg
Gained first experiences working as part of a cross-functional team in an agency environment.
Education
2022: Google UX Design Certificate
2019 - 2021: MFA Photography, Ulster University Belfast
2015 - 2019: BA Hons Communication Design, Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
2019 - 2021: MFA Photography, Ulster University Belfast
2015 - 2019: BA Hons Communication Design, Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
Skills
UX Design, UI Design, UX Research, Service Design, Leadership & Facilitation, Systemic Design, Behavioural Design, Consulting, Sustainability Transformation, Climate Solutions, Human-centred Systems Thinking, Systems Mapping, Stakeholder Mapping, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Cross-functional Team Management, Team Player, Empathy, Sense of Humour
Core Values
Curiosity & Empathy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Driving Positive Impact, Kind to People & the Planet, Team-player
Interests
Nature, Climbing, Facilitation, Behavioural Psychology, Coaching Female Athlete
Other
2022: Showcased "In Our Own Image" at D-Light Studios, Dublin
2022: Shortlisted for Belfast Photo Festival
2021: Silver Winner of AOP Emerging Talent Award
2021: Showcased "A Lightness of Touch" at Belfast Exposed
2021: Published in Source Graduates