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Simplifying complexity through thoughtful design.
I’m Mila Daly, a Digital Product Designer who brings creativity and precision to every design challenges.
A Brief Overview
I’m a product designer based in Cape Town, South Africa, with experience across startups and agencies.
I’ve worked in diverse industries, including fintech, e-commerce, and business operations platforms to name a few.
Most Recent Working Experience
Scrums.com
MakeReign
22seven
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My Works
Here are a few case studies from the previous products I have worked on. Due to signing NDA's some of them are password protected, reach out if you would like to view them.
My Skill Set
User Experience (UX) Design
I create seamless, user-friendly experiences that make digital products easy and enjoyable to use.
- Research & user testing – Understand your users' needs to create intuitive, user-friendly products that drive engagement.
- Wireframing & prototyping – Visualise and test ideas early, ensuring seamless experiences before development.
- Information architecture & user flows – Optimise content and navigation for a smoother, more efficient user journey.
- Accessibility & usability improvements – Ensure your product is inclusive and easy to navigate for all users.
User Interface Design (UI) Design
I design visually engaging, intuitive interfaces that enhance brand identity and usability.
- UI design & interaction design – Craft visually appealing, easy-to-use interfaces that enhance user satisfaction.
- Visual design & branding – Create polished, high-quality interfaces that align with your brand identity.
Design Systems & Branding
I build scalable design systems and cohesive brand identities for consistency and efficiency.
- Creating & maintaining design systems – Establish consistency across your product with reusable design components.
- Component libraries & UI kits – Build scalable, structured systems that speed up development and improve collaboration.
Collaboration & Mentorship
I work closely with teams to bring ideas to life and help designers grow their skills.
- Cross-functional collaboration – Work seamlessly with your team to bring your product vision to life.
- Mentoring & design training – Upskill your team with expert guidance on design best practices.
Team Member & Client Reviews
Here are some nice things my clients & co-workers have to say about wirking with me.
I had the pleasure of working with Mila at Fundi Capital, where she excelled as a UX Designer. Mila played a crucial role in redesigning our website portal, creating wireframes and prototypes that improved user experience and engagement. Her attention to detail and ability to translate complex requirements into simple, elegant designs made a significant impact.Mila is a proactive problem-solver, a great communicator, and a team player who consistently delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines. I highly recommend Mila for any UX design role, confident that she will continue to excel and add value wherever she goes.
I had the pleasure of working closely with Mila on several data science features at 22Seven that required translating complex technical concepts into intuitive, user-friendly experiences that could be understandable by anyone.
As a data scientist, I really appreciated how thoughtfully she approached design—always asking the right questions and proactively seeking to understand the underlying data and goals. She consistently found creative ways to communicate nuanced ideas clearly and effectively, all while being incredibly easy to collaborate with. Mila was a key partner in turning our work into something truly impactful for users.
I had the pleasure of working with Mila, a unique and talented designer who truly loves her craft. During our time together at SovTech, we worked on a complex financial project where Mila showed her exceptional skills in empathy, design thinking, and stakeholder management. Working with her was always a productive and constructive experience, as she brought a fresh perspective to every challenge. Mila's impressive knowledge of system and process-oriented design, combined with her deep understanding of technical requirements and limitations, make her an essential asset to any design team. I wholeheartedly recommend Mila for any project she takes on.
Mila is one of the most talented proactive UX designers I’ve ever worked with. She possesses a very bubbly persona and she collaborates well with all teams & she always aim to deliver quality work. Her good work speaks in volumes. Any organisation would be lucky to have her on board.
A key eye for detail and pixel perfect view of her work. Always willing to receive input as well as suggestions as she brings an idea to life. Truly a valuable asset on any team.
I worked with Mila at 22seven when we rebuilt the iOS app from the ground up. She led design while I handled the engineering side, and it was a big project that needed real collaboration. Mila was great to work with – thoughtful about the user experience but also understanding of technical constraints. She made it easy to find that balance between design and implementation, and the end result was something pretty impressive!
