About

I’m Dez Manjate, a Senior Product Designer and UX Specialist with over 15 years of experience across e-commerce, fintech, enterprise, and consumer products. I’ve worked with organisations like Tesco, BT, Experian, and the Money and Pensions Service, leading design on products that millions of people use.

What I do

I lead UX strategy, research, and design. My work sits at the point where user needs, business goals, and technical reality meet. I’ve designed human-in-the-loop AI systems, national-scale public services, and consumer products, always starting from the user and the context they’re in.

My approach is grounded in research and data. I run discovery to understand the problem before any pixels, prototype at the right fidelity, and test with real users early. I keep the process lean and adapt it to how a team already works rather than forcing a rigid one.

Skills and approach

UX strategy — turning complex business challenges into clear, usable experiences
Research — qualitative and quantitative, from moderated testing to data-driven design
Design leadership — leading and mentoring teams, managing stakeholders, facilitating workshops
Accessibility — championing WCAG compliance as a baseline, not an afterthought
Human-AI collaboration — designing systems where AI and human judgement work together, and applying AI to my own practice in research, ideation, and prototyping

What I’m looking for

I work with organisations as a contractor or full-time employee, and alongside that I take on independent projects of all sizes. I’m always open to new opportunities where I can contribute.