CLIENT PROJECT

A Crowdfunding Platform for Community Driven Collaboration and Growth

A Crowdfunding Platform for Community Driven Collaboration and Growth

A Crowdfunding Platform for Community Driven Collaboration and Growth

ROLE

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

ASSOCIATION WITH

Wolffkraft

Wolffkraft

Wolffkraft

DURATION

8 months

About the company

Cllctivly is a crowdfunding platform designed to empower Black-led grassroot organizations and initiatives. At its core, it aims to bridge the gap in resource accessibility by providing a space where changemakers/organizations can raise funds, build connections, and share resources. It’s more than just a platform, it’s a community driven digital hub where users can create profiles, raise funds, and build connections within an inclusive and equity-focused community.

About my role

About my role

About my role

This project was undertaken in association with Wolffkraft Design Studio, where I worked as a UI/UX Designer and Researcher, my journey on this project began with in depth exploration. Collaborating with the Lead UX Designer, we started by conducting extensive research brainstorming ideas, interviewing existing users, and mapping user journeys.

This project was undertaken in association with Wolffkraft Design Studio, where I worked as a UI/UX Designer and Researcher, my journey on this project began with in depth exploration. Collaborating with the Lead UX Designer, we started by conducting extensive research brainstorming ideas, interviewing existing users, and mapping user journeys.

This project was undertaken in association with Wolffkraft Design Studio, where I worked as a UI/UX Designer and Researcher, my journey on this project began with in depth exploration. Collaborating with the Lead UX Designer, we started by conducting extensive research brainstorming ideas, interviewing existing users, and mapping user journeys.

My responsibilities

My responsibilities

My responsibilities

RESEARCH

Reviewed user interview notes, analyzed target audience needs, and studied stakeholder insights to understand pain points and opportunities. This informed key design decisions, ensuring the platform addressed both user and organizational goals.

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

Structured the platform to ensure intuitive navigation for users and administrators.

WIREFRAMING

Created wireframes to map workflows and user journeys for feedback and refinement.

RESPONSIVE DESIGN

Designed high-fidelity responsive screens that balanced usability and storytelling.

COLLABORATION

Worked closely with the Lead UX Designer and stakeholders to iterate on designs based on feedback.

Research & Insights

Research & Insights

Research & Insights

I thoroughly reviewed user interview notes and research data to understand the needs and challenges of different user groups, including changemakers, donors, and community organizers. This research helped me identify key opportunities to design solutions that help in collaboration, networking, and resource sharing.

I thoroughly reviewed user interview notes and research data to understand the needs and challenges of different user groups, including changemakers, donors, and community organizers. This research helped me identify key opportunities to design solutions that help in collaboration, networking, and resource sharing.

I thoroughly reviewed user interview notes and research data to understand the needs and challenges of different user groups, including changemakers, donors, and community organizers. This research helped me identify key opportunities to design solutions that help in collaboration, networking, and resource sharing.

Journey Mapping

Journey Mapping

Journey Mapping

I analyzed user behaviors and goals to build detailed journey maps, which allowed us to visualize what are some items users need to interact with the platform and identify touchpoints for improving their experience.

I analyzed user behaviors and goals to build detailed journey maps, which allowed us to visualize what are some items users need to interact with the platform and identify touchpoints for improving their experience.

I analyzed user behaviors and goals to build detailed journey maps, which allowed us to visualize what are some items users need to interact with the platform and identify touchpoints for improving their experience.

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

A key part of my time was working on the platform’s information architecture by analysing user workflows and mapping how different components should connect. We also ran a card-sorting session with team members to brainstorm and organise the structure more effectively. This helped create a navigation system that was clear and easy to use for both users and administrators. Throughout the process, I worked closely with my Lead Designer to refine the IA and ensure it aligned with the platform’s goals.

A key part of my time was working on the platform’s information architecture by analysing user workflows and mapping how different components should connect. We also ran a card-sorting session with team members to brainstorm and organise the structure more effectively. This helped create a navigation system that was clear and easy to use for both users and administrators. Throughout the process, I worked closely with my Lead Designer to refine the IA and ensure it aligned with the platform’s goals.

A key part of my time was working on the platform’s information architecture by analysing user workflows and mapping how different components should connect. We also ran a card-sorting session with team members to brainstorm and organise the structure more effectively. This helped create a navigation system that was clear and easy to use for both users and administrators. Throughout the process, I worked closely with my Lead Designer to refine the IA and ensure it aligned with the platform’s goals.

Wireframing

Wireframing

Wireframing

During the wireframing stage, I worked on translating the research insights into clear layouts that outlined the platform’s structure and user flows. This phase was crucial for visualizing how users and administrators would interact with the platform. By presenting these wireframes to the client, we gathered valuable feedback and refined the designs to ensure they aligned with both user needs and the overall vision of the platform.

During the wireframing stage, I worked on translating the research insights into clear layouts that outlined the platform’s structure and user flows. This phase was crucial for visualizing how users and administrators would interact with the platform. By presenting these wireframes to the client, we gathered valuable feedback and refined the designs to ensure they aligned with both user needs and the overall vision of the platform.

During the wireframing stage, I worked on translating the research insights into clear layouts that outlined the platform’s structure and user flows. This phase was crucial for visualizing how users and administrators would interact with the platform. By presenting these wireframes to the client, we gathered valuable feedback and refined the designs to ensure they aligned with both user needs and the overall vision of the platform.

UI Design

UI Design

UI Design

After completing the wireframes, I worked through several rounds of iteration to refine the user interface. This involved reviewing feedback to decide what elements needed to be adjusted, added, or removed to improve the user experience. I also focused on creating a responsive design, ensuring the platform worked seamlessly across different devices.

After completing the wireframes, I worked through several rounds of iteration to refine the user interface. This involved reviewing feedback to decide what elements needed to be adjusted, added, or removed to improve the user experience. I also focused on creating a responsive design, ensuring the platform worked seamlessly across different devices.

After completing the wireframes, I worked through several rounds of iteration to refine the user interface. This involved reviewing feedback to decide what elements needed to be adjusted, added, or removed to improve the user experience. I also focused on creating a responsive design, ensuring the platform worked seamlessly across different devices.

Note: Branding and Visual Elements

Note: Branding and Visual Elements

Note: Branding and Visual Elements

The client worked with another agency for branding so in our designs, we used placeholders for these elements while focusing on creating a functional and user-friendly platform. This ensured the final design could easily incorporate the client’s branding once it was finalised.

The client worked with another agency for branding so in our designs, we used placeholders for these elements while focusing on creating a functional and user-friendly platform. This ensured the final design could easily incorporate the client’s branding once it was finalised.

The client worked with another agency for branding so in our designs, we used placeholders for these elements while focusing on creating a functional and user-friendly platform. This ensured the final design could easily incorporate the client’s branding once it was finalised.

My Learnings

My Learnings

My Learnings

Working on a platform of this scale taught me the importance of thorough research in understanding diverse user needs. From going through user insights to brainstorming with the team, I learned how essential it is to approach problems from multiple perspectives.


The process of designing and prototyping for a platform like this helped me refine my skills in creating solutions that are both functional and visually engaging. I also gained a deeper appreciation for collaboration and feedback, as they played a key role in shaping the final outcome. This project was a valuable experience that showed me the impact of thoughtful design in creating meaningful user experiences.

Working on a platform of this scale taught me the importance of thorough research in understanding diverse user needs. From going through user insights to brainstorming with the team, I learned how essential it is to approach problems from multiple perspectives.


The process of designing and prototyping for a platform like this helped me refine my skills in creating solutions that are both functional and visually engaging. I also gained a deeper appreciation for collaboration and feedback, as they played a key role in shaping the final outcome. This project was a valuable experience that showed me the impact of thoughtful design in creating meaningful user experiences.

Working on a platform of this scale taught me the importance of thorough research in understanding diverse user needs. From going through user insights to brainstorming with the team, I learned how essential it is to approach problems from multiple perspectives.


The process of designing and prototyping for a platform like this helped me refine my skills in creating solutions that are both functional and visually engaging. I also gained a deeper appreciation for collaboration and feedback, as they played a key role in shaping the final outcome. This project was a valuable experience that showed me the impact of thoughtful design in creating meaningful user experiences.

Above all, this project made me realise how much I love diving deep into research to uncover user needs and solve meaningful problems. Understanding the people behind the platform and designing with their challenges in mind was an incredibly rewarding process. It reinforced my passion for creating thoughtful, user-centered designs and reminded me of the power of collaboration in building something impactful. 😄

Above all, this project made me realise how much I love diving deep into research to uncover user needs and solve meaningful problems. Understanding the people behind the platform and designing with their challenges in mind was an incredibly rewarding process. It reinforced my passion for creating thoughtful, user-centered designs and reminded me of the power of collaboration in building something impactful. 😄

Above all, this project made me realise how much I love diving deep into research to uncover user needs and solve meaningful problems. Understanding the people behind the platform and designing with their challenges in mind was an incredibly rewarding process. It reinforced my passion for creating thoughtful, user-centered designs and reminded me of the power of collaboration in building something impactful. 😄