Design Tools & Skills
A comprehensive overview of my design toolkit and expertise
As a product designer, I leverage a diverse set of tools, technologies, and methodologies to create meaningful digital experiences. This page showcases the tools I use regularly and the skills I've developed through years of practice and continuous learning.
Design Tools
Figma
ExpertCollaborative design and prototyping platform
Adobe Creative Suite
AdvancedIndustry-standard creative tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD
Sketch
AdvancedVector design tool for UI/UX
InVision
AdvancedPrototyping and collaboration platform
Framer
IntermediateInteractive design and prototyping
Canva
IntermediateGraphic design platform for presentations and social media
Design Systems & Development
Design Systems
ExpertCreating and maintaining scalable design systems
Component Libraries
ExpertBuilding reusable UI component libraries
Design Tokens
AdvancedManaging design values consistently across platforms
Version Control (Git)
IntermediateCollaborative code management and version tracking
HTML/CSS
AdvancedFrontend markup and styling implementation
SAPUI5 SDK: Demo Kit
IntermediateEnterprise UI development framework with comprehensive component library
Prototyping & Testing
User Testing
ExpertConducting usability tests and gathering feedback
A/B Testing
AdvancedTesting design variations for optimal results
Accessibility Testing
AdvancedEnsuring inclusive design practices
Usability Testing
ExpertEvaluating product ease of use
Analytics
IntermediateUsing data to inform design decisions
Prototyping
ExpertCreating interactive prototypes to validate design concepts
Design Methodologies
Design Thinking
ExpertHuman-centered problem-solving approach
User-Centered Design
ExpertDesign philosophy focused on user needs
Agile Design
AdvancedIterative design within agile workflows
Lean UX
AdvancedLean principles applied to UX design
Wireframing
ExpertCreating low-fidelity layouts to establish structure and flow
Research & Analysis
User Research
ExpertMethods for understanding user behaviors and needs
Persona Development
AdvancedCreating user archetypes for design decisions
Journey Mapping
AdvancedVisualizing user experiences across touchpoints
Competitive Analysis
AdvancedAnalyzing competitor products and strategies
Collaboration Tools
Miro
ExpertOnline collaborative whiteboarding platform
Notion
AdvancedAll-in-one workspace for documentation and project management
Balsamiq
IntermediateRapid wireframing tool with sketch-style UI
Core Competencies
Key areas of expertise that define my approach to product design
Visual Design
- Typography & Layout
- Color Theory
- Icon Design
- Composition & Hierarchy
Interaction Design
- Microinteractions
- Transitions & Animations
- User Flows
- Prototyping
Product Strategy
- User Research
- Information Architecture
- Design Sprints
- Product Vision
Collaboration
- Cross-functional Teams
- Design Systems
- Feedback Integration
- Presentation & Communication