Internship at Paapaya
During my 3 month internship at Paapaya, I worked as a UX & UI designer, focusing on a user-centered design. I created around 10 mockups for various clients, both Swedish and Spanish clients. I also contributed to Paapaya’s internal design, developing icons, mockups, landing pages, and a sustainability page for their website.
My role
UX designer
Duration
3 months (November-Januari, 2024-2025)
Tools
- WordPress (elementor)
- Figma
- Illustrator
- Slack & Asana
Keywords
Agile workflow, UX/UI, User-centered design, Mockups, Wireframes, WordPress, SEO
My role
My primary role was designing mockups in WordPress, with UX principles and ensuring UI accessibility. I collaborated with the CX team using an agile workflow, engaging in sprint planning, feedback rounds, and weekly stand-ups.
Selected project
Traza Consultoria
A consulting firm in Spain wanted a fresh and modern web presence that effectively communicated their expertise. I designed a landing page with a clear content structure to enhance usability and ensure seamless communication. It is fully responsive, adapting smoothly across different devices for an optimal user experience.
See the final mockup design in the images beside.
Design Projects
During my internship, I worked on a variety of design projects, including custom icons, marketing graphics, and promotional materials.
For Paapaya’s internal website, I designed key pages such as a 404 page, a sustainability page, process step visuals, a client project login page, and mockups for their customer showcase.
See some of my work in the images beside.
Learnings
- WordPress & Elementor – Developed scalable, well-structured websites with reusable design templates.
- User Centered Design – Crafted intuitive digital experiences based on user needs and behaviors.
- Responsive Design – Optimized layouts for all devices while ensuring usability
- Brand Identity & Visual Storytelling – Created designs that strengthen brand recognition and engagement.
Conclusion
My internship at Papaya was a fantastic opportunity to apply UX principles in real-world projects, improve my WordPress development skills, and contribute to both client and internal design work. It strengthened my ability to design intuitive digital experiences and deliver professional, user-friendly websites.
