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
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 2025 - Present
MzansiGo - Freelance
Senior Product Designer
Driving the user experience design for a logistics management platform including onboarding, end-to-end complex logistics chains, live trip management, company profiles, and a flexible rule engine. Created structured design systems and user flows strictly aligned to BRS documentation, ensuring clarity for developers and stakeholders. Worked cross-functionally to simplify complex logistics processes into scalable, intuitive solutions that support efficiency, compliance, and growth.
Jul 2024 - Jul 2025
RealtyPA
Product Lead & Co-founder
Led design for a B2B real estate CRM and agent platform, focusing on making adoption easier for a traditionally change-resistant industry. I defined user flows and UI systems across desktop and mobile, building out a fully scalable design system. Collaborating closely with the founder, developers and sales, I 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 - May 2024
Quadrupole, Don’t Fail App
Co-Founder & Product Lead
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 400,000+ 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 strong coffee and banging tunes.
© 2025 Portfolio by Ross Bentley
Made with strong coffee and banging tunes.
© 2025 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.
Jul 2024 - July 2025
RealtyPA
Product Lead & Co-founder
Led design for a B2B real estate CRM and agent platform, focusing on making adoption easier for a traditionally change-resistant industry. I defined user flows and UI systems across desktop and mobile, building out a fully scalable design system. Collaborating closely with the founder, developers and sales, I helped shape the product roadmap, streamline onboarding, set up support processes and align design with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Jul 2025 - Present
MzansiGo - Freelance
Senior Product Designer
Driving the user experience design for a logistics management platform including onboarding, end-to-end complex logistics chains, live trip management, company profiles, and a flexible rule engine. Created structured design systems and user flows strictly aligned to BRS documentation, ensuring clarity for developers and stakeholders. Worked cross-functionally to simplify complex logistics processes into scalable, intuitive solutions that support efficiency, compliance, and growth.
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 - May 2024
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.
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
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.
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.
Experience
My journey
Explore my professional journey and the teams I have worked with.
Jul 2025 - Present
MzansiGo - Freelance
Senior Product Designer
Driving the user experience design for a logistics management platform including onboarding, end-to-end complex logistics chains, live trip management, company profiles, and a flexible rule engine. Created structured design systems and user flows strictly aligned to BRS documentation, ensuring clarity for developers and stakeholders. Worked cross-functionally to simplify complex logistics processes into scalable, intuitive solutions that support efficiency, compliance, and growth.
Jul 2024 - Jul 2025
RealtyPA
Product Lead & Co-founder
Led design for a B2B real estate CRM and agent platform, focusing on making adoption easier for a traditionally change-resistant industry. I defined user flows and UI systems across desktop and mobile, building out a fully scalable design system. Collaborating closely with the founder, developers and sales, I 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 - May 2024
Quadrupole, Don’t Fail App
Co-Founder & Product Lead
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 400,000+ 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 strong coffee and banging tunes.
© 2025 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.
Jul 2024 - July 2025
RealtyPA
Product Lead & Co-founder
Led design for a B2B real estate CRM and agent platform, focusing on making adoption easier for a traditionally change-resistant industry. I defined user flows and UI systems across desktop and mobile, building out a fully scalable design system. Collaborating closely with the founder, developers and sales, I helped shape the product roadmap, streamline onboarding, set up support processes and align design with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Jul 2025 - Present
MzansiGo - Freelance
Senior Product Designer
Driving the user experience design for a logistics management platform including onboarding, end-to-end complex logistics chains, live trip management, company profiles, and a flexible rule engine. Created structured design systems and user flows strictly aligned to BRS documentation, ensuring clarity for developers and stakeholders. Worked cross-functionally to simplify complex logistics processes into scalable, intuitive solutions that support efficiency, compliance, and growth.
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 - May 2024
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.