{"id":198,"date":"2025-05-05T14:12:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/?page_id=198"},"modified":"2025-06-16T16:56:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T16:56:58","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;- About Me&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px||||false|false&#8221; module_alignment_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; module_alignment_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Who is Sonja?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#e851d4&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;49px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-23px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_text_align_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; title_text_align_phone=&#8221;left&#8221; title_text_align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250531-WA00312.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG-20250531-WA0031~2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hi! I\u2019m a UX\/UI designer with a passion for turning complex ideas into simple, engaging experiences. Before diving into the world of design, I spent 10 years as a teacher, a role that deeply shaped how I understand people, structure information, and communicate clearly. That background gives me a unique edge: I don\u2019t just design interfaces, I design understanding.<\/p>\n<p>I completed the Google UX Design Certificate and recently wrapped up an internship, where I sharpened my skills in user research, wire framing, prototyping, and design thinking. I\u2019m passionate about helping clients bring their visions to life through thoughtful, creative, and user-focused design.\u2028My style blends functionality with fun. I love using artistic and innovative approaches to keep users engaged while ensuring everything is intuitive and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a mobile app, a website, or a full product flow, I believe good design should feel effortless, meaningful, and a little bit joyful.\u2028Let\u2019s create something great together!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sonja-W-Resume.pdf&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Resume&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#e851d4&#8243; button_border_radius=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;- My Vision &#038; Mission&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;28px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Vision and Mission&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-17px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Client Happiness&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#ea96e3&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-31px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|19px|19px|19px|19px&#8221; border_style_all=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;My Vision&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf06e;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#ea96e3&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;73px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px|16px|28px|16px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|19px|19px|19px|19px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;7px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To create intuitive, beautiful, and impactful digital experiences that connect users with brands seamlessly across apps and websites.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;My Mission&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf554;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#ea96e3&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;80px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px|16px|28px|16px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|19px|19px|19px|19px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To be a leading force in user-centered design, shaping digital products that inspire, engage, and elevate everyday interactions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;- Experience&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Professional Journey&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-24px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|16px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Education&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px|||13px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-12px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||14px|false|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>2025 &#8211; Current<\/p>\n<p>Adobe Photoshop Masterclass Course With Photoshop 2025 &amp; AI Updates<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||13px|false|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>2025 &#8211; Jan &#8211; May<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coursera.org\/share\/00e49c0926f0c875e9069b1343894787\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google UX Design Professional Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|16px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Work Experience&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px|||13px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-12px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||14px|false|false&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>202- Jan &#8211; Jun<\/p>\n<p>Internship at KODEON Mobile Application Solutions. Tools: Figma, Divi WordPress and Photoshop<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi! I\u2019m a UX\/UI designer with a passion for turning complex ideas into simple, engaging experiences. Before diving into the world of design, I spent 10 years as a teacher, a role that deeply shaped how I understand people, structure information, and communicate clearly. That background gives me a unique edge: I don\u2019t just design [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-198","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=198"}],"version-history":[{"count":68,"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1199,"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/198\/revisions\/1199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonjadesign.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}