Queennette Onyekachi: Leading Product Design Innovation Through Research, Mentorship, and Scalable Systems
With a portfolio spanning global startups, enterprise design leadership, and mentorship excellence, Queennette blends creativity with data-driven insight to craft intuitive digital solutions that resonate with users while meeting business goals.
Queennette Onyekachi is a passionate UI/UX Designer whose mission is to transform ideas into intuitive, scalable, and market-ready digital products. She combines problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and product strategy to design solutions that are not only functional but future-ready.
Her expertise spans:
- Product discovery and research
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Design systems and design operations
- SaaS and enterprise applications
- Startup collaboration and fundraising support
Beyond execution, she positions herself as a collaborative product partner—actively engaging in cross-functional teamwork and contributing to the broader business vision of every organisation she works with
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Organisation | Role / Position | Duration | Key Responsibilities & Contributions |
| Upwork | Freelance UI/UX Designer | Oct 2023 – Present | Delivers user-centred mobile and web solutions across diverse industries. Translates client visions into scalable, intuitive product experiences. |
| The Mullings Group, LLC | **Lead UI/UX Designer | Mobile & Web Apps | SaaS Apps** |
| ADPList | User Experience Design Mentor | Oct 2022 – Mar 2024 | Recognised as a Top 1% Mentor twice. Mentored 30+ aspiring designers, receiving 15+ positive reviews. Fostered inclusive mentorship and supported junior designers’ portfolio and career growth. |
| Akoma Health | **Product Designer, Web App | User Research** | Dec 2022 – Jan 2024 |
| Bankly | Associate Product Designer | Apr 2021 – Feb 2022 | Contributed to fintech product design initiatives within Nigeria’s digital banking ecosystem. |
| Freelance | UI/UX Designer | Jan 2019 – Feb 2022 | Designed user interfaces for various digital products across industries. |
| HNG Internship | UI/UX Designer (Finalist) | Jun 2020 – Aug 2020 | Completed competitive UX internship programme as a finalist, refining design and collaborative skills. |
LEADERSHIP, RECOGNITION & CERTIFICATIONS
Queennette’s contributions extend beyond project delivery. She has been recognised as an ADPList Super Mentor, reflecting her commitment to empowering the next generation of designers.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
- UX DesignOps: Overview
- Design Driven Entrepreneurship
- UX Design: Creating Personas
- IDF Membership Certificate
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in History and International Relations – University of Uyo (2013–2017)
- Certificate in French Language and Literature – Nigerian French Language Village (2012–2013)
CORE SKILLS
- Prototyping
- Wireframing
- Team Leadership
- UX Research
- Design Systems
- Product Ownership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Queennette Onyekachi represents a new generation of African product leaders—designers who understand that scalable digital solutions require systems thinking, collaborative processes, and research-backed decisions.
Her ability to lead teams, design enterprise-level SaaS platforms, mentor upcoming professionals, and contribute meaningfully to startup ecosystems demonstrates both versatility and depth. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, professionals like Queennette are shaping not just products—but the future of design leadership.
From leading multi-disciplinary design teams in the United States to redesigning tele-health platforms in Africa and mentoring emerging UX professionals globally, Queennette Onyekachi continues to redefine what it means to be a modern digital product designer.
Her story is one of growth, leadership, and intentional impact—where creativity meets structure, and innovation meets execution.
Connect with Queennette Onyekachi
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/queennettekachi
Portfolio: dribbble.com/queennettekachi
