Sibusiso Mthimkulu

Product Design Lead at The Student Hub Online

Sibusiso Mthimkulu has held various roles in the field of product design and user experience. Sibusiso started their career as a Junior Art Director at the Museum of African Design, where they created marketing collateral and conducted location photography for businesses in the Maboneng Precinct. Sibusiso then worked as a Freelance Art Director and Web Designer at S. Mthimkulu Brand Architects, where they developed branding concepts and created brand collateral for clients.

In 2018, Sibusiso joined the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business as an Assistant Lecturer, teaching User Centered Design. Sibusiso later took on the role of Academic Product User Experience & Project Manager, providing user research and design recommendations for the school's learning management platform.

In 2020, Sibusiso worked as a UX/UI Designer for an undisclosed company, where they focused on creating effective user interfaces. Sibusiso also served as a Creative Director & Senior UX/UI Designer at Bertobase - Digital Mavericks. In this role, they oversaw design projects and led the development of user-centered design solutions.

From 2020 to 2022, Sibusiso was a Senior UI/UX Designer at The Student Hub Online, where they collaborated with product stakeholders and system engineers to gather user requirements and create design principles. Sibusiso also led multiple projects, conducted usability testing, and designed user interfaces.

In 2023, Sibusiso became the Head of Design at Something About Francis, where they are responsible for leading design initiatives.

Overall, Sibusiso Mthimkulu has a diverse background in product design, user experience, and project management, with a focus on creating innovative and user-centered solutions.

Sibusiso Mthimkulu completed an Online - Machine Learning AI, Python & R degree in Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration from Udemy Alumni, from the years 2023 to 2032. Prior to that, from the year 2019 to 2019, Sibusiso attended Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and obtained an Advanced Diploma in User Centered Design, with a focus on Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods. Before that, from 2012 to 2014, Sibusiso studied at City Varsity and earned a National Diploma in Multimedia and Production, specializing in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. Additionally, Sibusiso has obtained several certifications including Project Management, Digital Marketing, First Aid (Level 1), and Fire Fighting and Evacuation.

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Timeline

  • Product Design Lead

    January 1, 2023 - present

  • Product Design Lead at The Student Hub Online (pty) Ltd

    December, 2020