👋, my name is Dan and i am a UX Designer

Daniel Kalibana, UI/UX & Product Designer in Kigali, Rwanda. Creating with Curiosity,
Solving with Experience.

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A multidisciplinary designer

With nearly a decade of hands-on experience across UI/UX, visual design, photography & filmmaking

3D illustration of a young boy working on a laptop

The Journey

My journey started with a deep curiosity for computers and creativity. What began as playful experimentation grew into a career built on design thinking, storytelling, and digital problem-solving.

2016

The Spark: Falling in love with design

Select Kalaos

Graphic Design Intern

At Select Kalaos, I discovered the world of graphic design and print production. I learned the foundations: layout, composition, typography, color, and how brands communicate visually. This was where I realized—design was more than visuals; it was communication.

Graphic DesignLarge Format PrintingOffset Printing
2017 - 2018

Becoming a Visual Creative

Core Labs+

Media Designer

I expanded into videography, photography, and media production, developing a versatile creative skill set. This era shaped me into a storyteller—behind a camera, in the edit room, and on visual campaigns.

Graphic DesignPhotographyVideography
2018 - 2020

Freelance Evolution & Teaching

Le Gamin (Freelance)

Design Consultant

I stepped into freelance consulting, handling branding, video production, event coverage, and later—drone piloting. This sharpened my ability to work independently, manage clients, and deliver end-to-end creative solutions.

BrandingVideo ProductionDrone Piloting

Inside Design Academy

Videography Instructor

I began teaching what I learned. Helping people understand visual storytelling deepened my own understanding of the craft.

2019 - 2020

Stepping Into UI Design

Bank of Kigali

Junior UI Designer

Curiosity pulled me into the digital world. I shifted from visuals to functional digital design interfaces, usability, user flows. This was my first practical exposure to real digital products.

UI DesignUser FlowsDigital Products
2020

Visual Design at Scale

Tramigo

Senior Visual Designer

At Tramigo, I worked across branding, digital content, and communication materials, strengthening the balance between visuals and messaging. It was a short role, but a powerful one deepening my visual identity and communication design expertise.

BrandingDigital ContentVisual Identity
2021

Teaching Again (But Better)

University of Rwanda

Tutorial Assistant

Here I guided students through UI/UX, visual communication, and digital creativity. Mentoring strengthened my thinking, and teaching helped solidify the theoretical side of user-centered design.

UI /UX TeachingVisual CommunicationMentoring
2022 - 2024

Becoming a Full UI/UX Designer

BK Techouse

UI/UX Designer

This was a major turning point. I designed real-world digital products in Fintech, EdTech, and AgriTech. I led user research, created prototypes, and shaped user experiences end-to-end. This is where I truly matured as a digital product designer.

UX ResearchPrototypingUser Testing
2024 - Present

Designing Public Impact

Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB)

Senior UI/UX Designer

Today, I design for public impact systems used by millions. I work with cross-functional teams to improve access to services and build user-centered digital solutions.

WireframingPrototypingVibe Coding
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2025

Expanding Horizons

Independent Consultancy · MPost Global (Apr – Nov 2025)

UX Design Consultant (Contract)

Working on digital postal innovations, enhancing user experience through research, testing, and design. Alongside it: the Umucyo V2 public procurement portal and the BRD Export Growth Fund application portal.

WireframingUser TestingDigital innovation
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Adding Depth: My Versatility

Beyond UI/UX design, I bring a multidisciplinary approach shaped by years of creative exploration.

Photography

A personal passion that keeps my eye trained for detail, composition, and storytelling.

Film Making

Crafting visual narratives through motion, editing, and cinematic storytelling.

Drone Pilot

A hobby turned skill—capturing aerial perspectives brings a unique dimension to my storytelling and creative projects.

Let's work together

Pick whichever is easiest. I usually reply within a day.

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