I'm Elinam Quist, a product designer based in Accra, Ghana. I combine design, technology, and art to create innovative solutions. My passion for working with startups has led me to utilize this unique blend of skills

EXPERIENCE

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  Founding product designer

  Anaanse · Accra, Ghana (Remote)

  Summary

  Founding Designer at Anaanse, focused on rethinking how students access opportunities and how employers discover early talent. Led the design and launch of the MVP, supporting 2,500+ users, and defining the early product experience across students, institutions, and employers.

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  • Co-founded and served as Product Designer for Anaanse.com, playing a pivotal role in driving platform growth and user adoption.
  • Led the end-to-end design and successful launch of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), establishing core user experiences and product vision.
  • Crafted and optimized user experiences that attracted and sustained over 2,500 active users, fostering engagement in their career journeys.
  • Improved job placement outcomes for early-career talent by integrating essential resources and professional networking features into the platform.
  • Implemented data-driven design methodologies to iterate on features and enhance user satisfaction, contributing to sustained platform success.
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  Product Designer

  mPharma · Accra, Ghana (hybrid)

  Summary

  Worked within a cross-functional product team to design and improve B2B logistics and internal operational systems supporting pharmaceutical ordering and delivery across multiple regions in Africa.

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  • Collaborated closely with product managers, engineering managers, frontend and backend engineers, data engineers, and analysts to design scalable digital solutions for healthcare logistics operations.
  • Designed user experiences for B2B ordering and fulfillment workflows used by pharmacy customers across West, East, and Southern Africa.
  • Contributed to the improvement of systems supporting product ordering, delivery tracking, and operational visibility for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Translated complex operational and business requirements into structured product flows and interface designs.
  • Worked on simplifying and improving the usability of logistics workflows to reduce friction in ordering and fulfillment processes.
  • Participated in design reviews, product discussions, and iterative development cycles to refine product solutions based on stakeholder feedback and system constraints.
  • Supported efforts to improve data consistency and workflow efficiency across distributed teams and systems.
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  Lead Product Designer

  TouchStack Technologies · Accra, Ghana (hybrid)

  Summary

  At TouchStack Technologies, a software agency, owned end-to-end delivery of digital products for 10+ clients across ecommerce, esports, sports, education, legal, and fleet management — while managing designers and coaching interns.

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  • Led design delivery across 10+ client engagements, from discovery through handoff, spanning ecommerce, esports, sports, education, legal, and fleet management.
  • Owned project outcomes for agency clients, translating business goals into structured product flows, interfaces, and design systems.
  • Managed and mentored other designers, reviewing work, setting quality standards, and supporting consistent delivery across projects.
  • Coached design interns, guiding them through real client work, Figma workflows, and foundational UX/UI practice.
  • Collaborated with engineering and client stakeholders to ship software on tight timelines in a fast-moving agency environment.
  • Adapted design approach across industries and product types, balancing user needs, client constraints, and technical feasibility.
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  Founding Designer

  GamerzHive · Accra, Ghana (hybrid)

  Summary

  As Founding Designer, led the end-to-end design and launch of GamerzHive, an esports platform connecting gamers through competitive challenges and cash-prize tournaments, in a lean 2-person product team with an engineer.

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  • Defined and shaped the core product experience, designing key user flows that enabled competitive matchmaking, challenges, and engagement across the platform.
  • Supported the growth of 3,000+ active users through continuous, user-driven iteration and rapid product improvements post-launch.
  • Established early product design direction, working closely with engineering to translate product vision into scalable, functional experiences.
  • Integrated user feedback into iterative design cycles, improving usability, engagement, and overall platform retention.
  • Contributed to building the foundational product and experience strategy for a growing esports ecosystem in the region.
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  UI/UX Design Intern

  iSpace · Accra, Ghana (on-site)

  Summary

  Supported iSpace's women-in-tech community through hands-on design education — teaching participants how to use Figma and apply core UX/UI principles to real project work.

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  • Facilitated workshops for women in tech on using Figma for interface design, prototyping, and collaboration.
  • Introduced foundational UX/UI concepts including layout, typography, color, and user-centered design thinking.
  • Guided participants through practical design exercises, helping them build confidence with digital design tools.
  • Supported community members in translating ideas into structured wireframes and visual design explorations.
  • Contributed to creating an inclusive learning environment focused on skill-building and creative problem-solving.