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Andrea Bonannella

London

Summary

Versatile design leader with expertise in mobile UX design, responsive web designing, and wireframing techniques. Adept at managing design sprints, conducting competitor analysis, and crafting strategic solutions informed by user personas. Proficient in Figma and committed to delivering pragmatic, adaptive designs that respond effectively to critiques while driving innovation. Covered a leadership role in a start-up for one year.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

UI and UX designer

Freelancer
London, Ealing
01.2025 - Current
  • Redesigned complex information architecture and navigation flows with a focus on clarity and minimalism, increasing engagement time by 30% without adding cognitive load.
  • Conducted hands-on user research and testing cycles to validate hypotheses, translating behavioral insights into refined interaction patterns across desktop and mobile.
  • Owned the full design-to-handoff pipeline, creating high-fidelity UI aligned with adaptive design principles and collaborating tightly with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect delivery.

UI/UX designer

Andrea Bonannella
London, Ealing
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Built the design system from the ground up, balancing elegance and functionality to ensure visual coherence across all user touchpoints — now used as the foundation for all product iterations.
  • Championed a user-first design process across the team, running 30+ user interviews and usability tests to inform intuitive, high-performance interfaces with measurable retention impact.
  • Led end-to-end product design across mobile and web platforms, collaborating closely with engineering to ship polished, scalable experiences under aggressive startup timelines.

Sales agent

Chris Leay
London, Sherperd Bush
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Built strong relationships with a loyal customer base by offering personalised style advice and staying informed on streetwear trends, driving repeat visits and boosting store community engagement.
  • Collaborated with team members to curate visually impactful product displays and limited drop activations, contributing to a 30% sell-through rate within the first week of launch.
  • Represented the brand within the local community by promoting store events through social media and word-of-mouth, helping generate buzz around new drops and increasing foot traffic during key release days.

Head waiter

Matteo Lazzarin
London, White City
12.2019 - 09.2021
  • Led the dining room team during peak service hours, ensuring flawless coordination between front and back of house to maintain a seamless guest experience.
  • Provided discreet and anticipatory service to high-profile clientele, upholding the precision and elegance expected in a fine dining setting.
  • Mentored junior staff on advanced service etiquette, wine pairing protocols, and guest interaction standards, contributing to consistent 5-star guest reviews.

Waiter

Matteo Lazzarin
London, White City
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Demonstrated precision in order taking and dish knowledge, ensuring flawless communication between service and kitchen in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.
  • Supported senior staff in mise en place and service setup, contributing to smooth openings and refined table presentation aligned with fine dining expectations.
  • Maintained a composed and attentive presence on the floor, consistently delivering polished service and contributing to a calm, guest-centered atmosphere.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of West London
London
10/2020 - 06/2023

Skills

  • Pragmatic decision-making
  • Adaptive response to critiques
  • Wireframing techniques familiarity
  • Design sprints management
  • Design leadership
  • Understanding user personas
  • Mobile ux design proficiency
  • Figma expertise
  • Responsive web designing
  • Competitor analysis conducting
  • Strategic thinking in designs

Affiliations

  • Martial Arts
  • Fashion Design
  • Graphic Design

Languages

English
Fluent
Italian
Native
Spanish
Advanced

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

UI and UX designer

Freelancer
01.2025 - Current

UI/UX designer

Andrea Bonannella
01.2024 - 12.2024

Sales agent

Chris Leay
10.2021 - 05.2024

Head waiter

Matteo Lazzarin
12.2019 - 09.2021

Waiter

Matteo Lazzarin
10.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of West London
10/2020 - 06/2023

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