A wee bit about me.

I’m Craig, an out-going designer born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

I completed my time at Ulster University studying Interaction Design, where I achieved First Class Honours before, moving to Manchester, England. Throughout my design journey I worked within a wide range of environments including; start-ups, design agencies and corporate house-hold brands, producing user-first content across the world.

My eye-for-design and creativity flow throughout all of my interests, including capturing images or globe-trotting. I often push the boundaries of current processes and ideas, unlocking new ways to approach and think.

Craig Allen - UX & UI Designer

This is me

Career Path

A bit of info about my journey in the world of design.

Experience

Brother International Europe / UX Designer.

August 2021 - Present

Established and led the design development of our consumer supply subscription platform throughout Europe.

Discovered, analysed and tested a new information architecture that supported the introduction of our sub-domain store whilst preparing our existing websites for a migration to a new platform.

Assessed and implemented improvements for user needs to accommodate for the introduction of our Single-Sign-On system whilst delivering a complete user interface that was inline with our online brand presence.

Supported all European markets throughout commercial campaigns and objectives whilst informing stakeholders on real-time insights and data.

Paperjam Design / UX & UI Designer.

June 2019 - March 2020

Worked with globally recognised brands to create, produce and improve consumer-led platforms through a human-centred approach. Commandeered and completed projects from the research stage, to design evolution, prototype creation and frontend development.

Led and maintained all backend activty both in-house and clientele including; mirgration of platforms and file maintenance. Responsible for establishing and maintaining the business’s online presence, including the launch of a new webiste and copyrighting of case studies.

Aubergine / Designer.

January 2019 - March 2019

Communicated closely with the business development and management team, designing precise presentations for all audiences and purposes including businesses, vendors and consumers. Worked within various aspects of design to increase Aubergine’s establishment within the health and beauty industry.

Education

Ulster University / BDes Interaction Design.

First Class Honours

September 2017 - June 2021

Learning the craft of Interaction Design at Belfast School of Art, to become a pioneer of the future.

Awards & Honors

Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) / Interaction Design.

Commended / November 2021

Received for the project "Affiniti".

Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) / Product Design in Social.

Commended / November 2021

Received for the project "Affiniti".

Other Qualifications

edX / Behavioural Economics in Action.

May 2020 - July 2020

Learning to use principles and methods of behavioural economics to change behaviours, improve welfare and make better products and policies.

A Few Snaps

When not designing, I often venture to random places capturing landmarks, nature & scenery.

Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar.

Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar.

Guinness Storehouse, Dublin.

Guinness Storehouse, Dublin.

Glass of Thrones, Belfast.

Glass of Thrones, Belfast.

Titanic Belfast, Belfast.

Titanic Belfast, Belfast.