Designing for delight.
With a background in academic research and visual design, I blend creativity with empirical rigour.
I own projects from research to delivery, working closely with cross functional teams so the result delights users and works for the business.
I have a strong interest in gamification, and draw on frameworks like Octalysis to design experiences that motivate and sustain behaviour. I use AI driven prototyping and design automation to move faster.
My background is in public health, including work with UNFPA, and in teaching, both ESL and art.
Outside work, I explore new cultures through art and language. See my art at nyamburavania.art.
- English, fluent
- Kiswahili, fluent
- French, conversational
- Arabic, conversational
Where the rigour comes from
- 2019 to 2021
Graduate researcher, American University of Beirut
Master of Public Health. Co authored a chapter on health systems in low and middle income countries.
- 2021
UNFPA, Nairobi
- 2022
UX Design Immersive, General Assembly
- 2022 to now
Freelance UX designer
- 2023 to now
UX designer, myAgro
Designing the apps field agents use to serve smallholder farmers across West Africa.
- Alongside
Painter, illustrator and photographer
Exhibited in Beirut and Nairobi. Co founder of Rainy Dreams Studio. See the art.
Let's make something people can actually use.
Available for contract work from October 2026. Tell me about your product and the people who use it.