Timi Dare
Available for remote work
About Me

I design experiences that matter.

I make sure everything I do showcases my deep passion for developing products that match seamless use with user representation. By bringing a people-first approach to both personal and professional settings, I want to dedicate my career to empowering my colleagues and clients alike!

Striving for success through hard work but also positioning oneself to give back and uplift those that come after you. I'm designing for a future where all can see themselves represented and welcomed in the worlds I create or the products I help bring to life, and feel driven to build meaningful connections of their own!

timi.d.works@gmail.com
Open to opportunities

My Design Philosophy

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” I approach every project with empathy, rigor, and a commitment to creating solutions that are both beautiful and functional — and that represent everyone.

Expertise

Skills & Expertise

UX Design

  • User Research
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Usability Testing
  • Information Architecture

UI Design

  • Visual Design
  • Design Systems
  • Interaction Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Motion Design

Strategy

  • Brand Strategy
  • Product Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • UX Writing

Tools

  • Figma
  • ProtoPie
  • Framer
  • Photoshop
  • After Effects
History

Experience

2024 — PresentCurrent

Product Designer & Brand Strategist

Argus Safety Systems

Leading product design and brand strategy for a construction safety platform projecting 35% reduction in workplace casualties.

2024

UI Design Lead

TYR Automotive

Led a 40+ member team through a 12-week design sprint to deliver a full design system for automotive DCU and entertainment interfaces.

2023 — 2024

Narrative Designer & Consultant

Juvenate Studios

Consulting on world-building, typography, and game systems for a 2.5D action platformer featured by IGN.

2023

UX Designer

WeRoam

Designed end-to-end mobile experience for group travel planning, achieving 4.8/5 satisfaction in user testing.

Recognition

Awards & Certifications

2024

IDA Design Awards

Recognition for innovative product design in the Argus safety platform

2023

Google UX Design Certificate

Professional certification in end-to-end UX design practice

2024

Accessibility Excellence

Honored for inclusive, people-first design practices

Principles

What I Value

01

Empathy First

Understanding users deeply is the foundation of great design. I prioritize research and listening before jumping to solutions — especially for underrepresented users.

02

Iterate Relentlessly

Great design emerges through iteration. I embrace feedback, test assumptions, and refine until the solution truly works — not just for a persona, but for real people.

03

Representation Matters

I'm designing for a future where all can see themselves represented. That's not just a value statement — it's a design constraint I hold myself accountable to.

Let's work together

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.

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