Derrick Tsorme
About Derrick Tsorme
Derrick Tsorme is a Product Designer with extensive experience in design and mentoring. He currently works at Yellow Card App and adplist.org, and has previously held positions at various organizations in the United States and Ghana.
Current Role at Yellow Card App
Derrick Tsorme currently serves as a Product Designer at Yellow Card App, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on designing internal tools and creating accessible crypto payment experiences for over 1 million users. His work aims to enhance user experience and streamline processes within the application.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Derrick worked as a Product Designer at Uxcel for one month in 2022 and at Arda (YC W22) for one month in New York. He also held a position as a UX Designer at Hubtel from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to user experience design projects. His diverse experience in product design spans various companies and locations.
Education and Qualifications
Derrick Tsorme earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Cape Coast, studying from 2013 to 2017. He also completed a Public Health program at the University of Ghana from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he obtained a Google UX Design Professional Certificate from Coursera and a User Experience Nanodegree from Udacity, both in 2021.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Derrick actively mentors designers on ADPList, providing guidance on portfolio improvement, career advancement, and interview preparation. He leads the Figma community in Ghana, fostering collaboration and skill development among local designers. His involvement in mentorship reflects his commitment to supporting the growth of the design community.
Background in Digital Media Training
Before his roles in product design, Derrick worked as a Digital Media Trainer at Developers in Vogue for six months in 2021 in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. This position allowed him to share his knowledge and skills in digital media with aspiring professionals in the field.