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Jackson Makinda
Jackson Makinda
Based in Tanzania 🇹🇿
Makinda Jackson

I'm Jackson Makinda, UX/UI Designer from Tanzania. I build clean, creative digital products.

What I Do

  • UX/UI Design
  • Design Consulting

Let's Explore

  • See My Craft
  • Know Jackson
  • Say Hello

The Boring Stuff

  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility

© 2026 Jackson Makinda. All rights reserved.

Special Thanks ❤️
makinda
Jackson Makinda
Jackson Makinda
Based in Tanzania 🇹🇿
2026

Happy New Year 🎉

Thanks for being part of the journey. Let's build great things together this year.

The Track

Key milestones of shipping years with different people.

2025

Giving Back & Growing

Building this portfolio & current role at Waka

Credited
Waka Payments
Waka Payments Team

Waka Payments Team

Current Employer

"For trusting me to shape the user experience of cross-border payments. Building something that helps real people move money across East Africa."

Credited
You
You

You

The Visitor

"For taking the time to visit my portfolio. Every view, every inquiry means the world to me."

2024

Community & Growth

Expanding horizons in fintech & government

Credited
GDG Dar
DevFest Dar Community

DevFest Dar Community

Tech Events

"For the sessions on data privacy, networking, and connections. Events like #DevFestDar remind me why community matters."

Credited
TCRA
TCRA Team

TCRA Team

Government Work

"For the opportunity to redesign platforms that serve millions of Tanzanians. Learning that good design can make government services accessible."

2023

Professional Breakthrough

Diploma in Computer Science (IFM) & first major UI roles

Credited
Kalebu Gwalugano
Neurotech Team
Neurotech Africa (Sarufi)

Neurotech Africa (Sarufi)

AI & Design

"For letting me blend UX expertise with AI integration. Designing Sarufi Playground taught me how to make complex tech feel simple."

Credited
DjangoCon Africa
Django Girls
DjangoCon Africa & Django Girls

DjangoCon Africa & Django Girls

Volunteering & Coaching

"For the chance to give back. Designing event materials and coaching girls from SUZA University was incredibly fulfilling."

2022

Building Momentum

Expanded into fintech & creative industries

Credited
GetPaid Team
GetPaid.Africa

GetPaid.Africa

Fintech UI/UX

"My first real fintech project. Learning how trust and clarity matter when people's money is involved."

Credited
KIAFF
KIAFF Festival

KIAFF Festival

Creative Design

"Designing for Kilimanjaro International Art Film Festival showed me how design can celebrate culture and creativity."

2021

Growth Year

Expanded design skills & confidence

Credited
Pendwa
Pendwa

Pendwa

Illustrations & UI

"Creating avatars, country maps, and movie covers. This project taught me that illustrations can tell stories better than words."

Credited
OPM
Oxford Policy Management

Oxford Policy Management

Infographics

"New to infographics, but they trusted me to communicate complex stories visually. Learning by doing."

2020

First Professional Steps

Transition from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Credited
Dalali
Dalali App Team

Dalali App Team

My First UI Role

"Where I kickstarted my UI career. Learning Adobe XD and designing my first mobile app interfaces. The supportive team helped me grow."

Credited
Radiance
Radiance Finance

Radiance Finance

Hybrid Work

"For showing me how design and development can blend together. Crafting posters, flyers, and contributing to web projects."

2019

The Beginning

Started my design journey in Arusha

Credited
Feng Chen
Peter Liang
No.6 Simeon Hotel & Vagary Safaris

No.6 Simeon Hotel & Vagary Safaris

First Clients in Arusha

"My very first professional roles. Building websites, creating business cards, learning the hospitality and tourism industries."

Credited
Mom & Dad

Family

Foundation & Support

"For believing in me when I chose this creative path. From Arusha to Dar, your support made everything possible."

Makinda Jackson

I'm Jackson Makinda, UX/UI Designer from Tanzania. I build clean, creative digital products.

What I Do

  • UX/UI Design
  • Design Consulting

Let's Explore

  • See My Craft
  • Know Jackson
  • Say Hello

The Boring Stuff

  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility

© 2026 Jackson Makinda. All rights reserved.

Special Thanks ❤️
makinda