Founder, team leader and senior designer
Drawing from a broad background in building start-ups, UX research, UI design, animation and prototyping, I specialise in shaping memorable user experiences that align with business goals.
Skill set
Covering the full end-to-end design process
Covering the full end-to-end design process
Drawing on my work with Africa’s fastest growing start-ups and largest corporations, I propel business’s with unmatched user experiences.
UX Research
In-depth analysis and user insights.
I understand user needs and behaviours to create solutions that resonate & deliver impactful results.
Rapid Prototyping
Quick iterations and testing.
I transform ideas into interactive prototypes swiftly to test and validate concepts before development.
Rapid Prototyping
Quick iterations and testing.
I transform ideas into interactive prototypes swiftly to test and validate concepts before development.
UI Design
Combine visual excellence & usability.
I craft appealing & highly functional interfaces that provide intuitive & enjoyable user experiences.
UI Design
Combine visual excellence & usability.
I craft appealing & highly functional interfaces that provide intuitive & enjoyable user experiences.
Animation
Bringing designs to life.
I use motion to convey information & enhance interactions, delivering an engaging & dynamic user experience.
Animation
Bringing designs to life.
I use motion to convey information & enhance interactions, delivering an engaging & dynamic user experience.
Experience
My journey
Explore my professional journey and the teams I have worked with.
Jul 2024 - Present
RB Design
Freelancer & Co-founder
Contributing to the growth of an early-stage real estate tech start up, I’ve been leading product design efforts across web and mobile. My focus has been on improving UX flows, refining the UI system, and translating user needs into intuitive, scalable solutions. Collaborating closely with the founder and a cross-functional team, I’ve helped shape the product roadmap, streamline onboarding, set up support processes and align design with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Sep 2022 - Jul 2024
Specno
Team Lead, Design Tech Lead & Senior Product Designer
I managed the design team's execution, prioritizing quality, efficiency, and growth. My role involved overseeing & executing on high-value projects, refining & creating processes, recruiting new talent, and mentoring team members. This included cross-functional collaboration with other departments, risk management, project reviews and facilitation of skill development for designers.
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
Specno
Intermediate UX/UI Designer
I led and executed on several high-value design projects for South Africa’s largest corporates and fastest growing start-ups, working closely with the sales, marketing, and development departments.
Feb 2017 - Jan 2025
Quadrupole, Don’t Fail App
Co-Founder & Product Lead @Don't Fail App
I co-founded and built Don’t Fail. With investment from two angel investors and the Esquared Pathways Program we built a platform that connected 40,000+ South African students with high quality, affordable & on-demand tutoring, and a free database of 3,200+ past papers, memoranda, & learning resources.
June 2020 - Nov 2021
Arkouda Solutions
UX/UI Design Contracter
I worked as a UX/UI design specialist and systems analyst on three projects:
1. a mobile application providing asset management & technical work execution capabilities to workers at a high-security shipping/logistics company,
2. a client-facing portal that allows customers to track, manage and request shipments at a high-security shipping company, and
3. modeling business strategies, directing product discovery, and leading user interface & experience design (dashboard & mobile applications) for a facilities management & safety inspections startup.
Made with coffee and good music.
© 2024 Portfolio by Ross Bentley
Made with coffee and good music.
© 2024 Portfolio by Ross Bentley
Made with coffee and good music.
© 2024 Portfolio by Ross Bentley
Founder, team leader and senior designer
Drawing from a broad background in building start-ups, UX research, UI design, animation and prototyping, I specialise in shaping memorable user experiences that align with business goals.
Experience
My journey
Explore my professional journey and the teams I have worked with.
Sep 2022 - Jul 2024
Specno
Team Lead, Design Tech Lead & Senior Product Designer
I managed the design team's execution, prioritizing quality, efficiency, and growth. My role involved overseeing & executing on high-value projects, refining & creating processes, recruiting new talent, and mentoring team members. This included cross-functional collaboration with other departments, risk management, project reviews and facilitation of skill development for designers.
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
Specno
Intermediate UX/UI Designer
I led and executed on several high-value design projects for South Africa’s largest corporates and fastest growing start-ups, working closely with the sales, marketing, and development departments.
Feb 2017 - Present
Quadrupole, Don’t Fail App
Co-Founder & Product Lead @Don't Fail App
I co-founded and built Don’t Fail. With investment from two angel investors and the Esquared Pathways Program we built a platform connecting South African students with high quality, affordable & on-demand tutoring, and a free database of 3,200+ past papers, memoranda, & learning resources.
June 2020 - Nov 2021
Arkouda Solutions
UX/UI Design Contracter
I worked as a UX/UI design specialist and systems analyst on three projects:
1. a mobile application providing asset management & technical work execution capabilities to workers at a high-security shipping/logistics company,
2. a client-facing portal that allows customers to track, manage and request shipments at a high-security shipping company, and
3. modeling business strategies, directing product discovery, and leading user interface & experience design (dashboard & mobile applications) for a facilities management & safety inspections startup.