Product designer, entrepreneur, and digital explorer.

I'm Jared, a digital product designer and entrepreneur based in Cape Town. I help companies and founders create digital products that people love to use. I care about great design, business impact, and making things that matter.

About Me

I love creating solutions that solve real problems and make people's lives easier. With over 15 years of experience, I've worked with startups and established companies to design digital experiences that users love.

I believe great design happens when you truly understand your users (internal and external), their goals, and the problems they're trying to solve. That's why I spend time researching, testing, and iterating to create solutions that not only look good but actually work.

When I'm not consulting to clients, you'll find me exploring new tech, playing padel, or working on my latest side project.

My Journey

What a beautiful journey it's been to date. From humble beginnings in IT to building my own startups, working with international clients, and helping companies across the globe create meaningful digital experiences.

MakeFriendly

MakeFriendly

Product Designer / Product Strategist

Nov 2019 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Self-employed

Cape Town & Global

Webtonic Solutions

Webtonic Solutions

Senior Product Designer

Oct 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Contract

Cape Town & Joburg

EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems (Burberry)

Senior UX/UI Designer

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 · 9 mos · Contract

Cape Town & Remote London

Writing

I'll write about crooked experiences (that could have been better), things I wish existed, and other stuff. Here are few of my older thoughts and case studies.

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Get in Touch

I'm always excited to work on new projects and collaborate with interesting people. Whether you need help with UX design, product strategy, or just want to chat about digital products, I'd love to hear from you.

jared@makefriendly.co.za
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