Meet Mila

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Awards and Recognition

2023
🏆  Mobile Apps Award (IAB)
2023
🥈 Platform Innovation (IAB) 
2023
🥈  CX Design (IAB)
2023
🥈  UX Design (IAB)
2023
🥉  Interface Design (IAB)
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6+
Years of experience in design.
9
Live products worked on.

Hi, I'm Mila

— a passionate and award-winning product designer with over 6 years of experience designing intuitive, user-centered digital products. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, I specialise in crafting seamless experiences across native apps, websites, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).

I hold a BA in Interaction Design, a BCom Honours in Information Systems Management, and a Certified Usability Analyst (HFI CUA) qualification. My educational background blends design thinking with a deep understanding of business and technology, enabling me to deliver innovative solutions that align user needs with business goals.

Over the years, I’ve worked extensively on building custom design systems and refining out-of-the-box solutions to ensure every project has a consistent, scalable, and efficient design language. My work has been recognised through multiple design awards, a reflection of my dedication to creating impactful, user-first experiences.

When I’m not designing, you’ll likely find me immersed in a good video game or getting hands-on with a property renovation project — two creative outlets that keep me inspired in different ways.

Whether it’s redesigning a user journey or reimagining a living space, I’m always drawn to solving problems with purpose and creativity.

Let’s connect and create something great together. 🚀

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education history

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2019
2020

Human Factors International  •  Certified Usability Analyst

Topics covered in this course:

•  User Experience Foundations
•  User-centred Analysis and Conceptual Design
•  The science and art of effective Web & Application Design
•  Practical Usability Testing

2018
2018

Bcom Hons (Information Systems Management)  •  Stellenbosch University

Topics covered in this degree:

•  Computing in Information Systems
•  Advanced Information Systems Theory & Practice
•  Information and Knowledge in Organisations
•  Research Paper Assignment

2015
2017

BA (Interaction Design)  •  Cape Town Creative Academy

Majored in Interaction Design with a minor in Illustration.

Subjects included:
•  Interaction Design
•  Communication Design
•  Motion Design
•  Visual Communication
•  Contextual Studies
•  Business Studies
•  Digital Skills
•  Design Thinking
•  Academic Skills
•  Animation
•  Illustration

2011
2013

Visual Arts: Photography  •  Peter Clarke Art Centre

Specialised in film photography and darkroom techniques, graduating at the top of my class with a 94% average.

2009
2013

Matric  •  Jan van Riebeeck

Completed high school with admissions to study a Bachelors Degree

Subjects included:
•  Mathematics
•  English & Afrikaans Home Language
•  Engineering Graphics & design
•  History

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