Kogi Ko
About Kogi Ko
Kogi Ko is a UX Lead at Spenmo in Singapore, where he advises on design system strategy and collaborates closely with the design system lead. With extensive experience in user experience roles across various companies, he has a strong focus on utilizing data to inform design solutions and mentoring emerging designers.
Work at Spenmo
Kogi Ko serves as the UX Lead at Spenmo, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he advises on design system strategy and collaborates closely with the design system lead to iterate and enhance existing systems. His focus includes utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data to inform design solutions. Kogi also engages with product managers to address significant customer issues at an organizational level.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Kogi Ko has extensive experience in user experience design across various organizations. Prior to his current role, he worked as the User Experience Lead at Lalamove from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior Manager, User Experience at Alipay for 11 months in 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles include UX Director for the U.S. Market at Frenzoo from 2008 to 2011 and Design Lead at Guru Online from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Kogi Ko studied at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Management. His educational background supports his expertise in user experience design, allowing him to effectively lead UX strategies and research initiatives, particularly in the Southeast Asia market.
Coaching and Mentorship Roles
In addition to his role at Spenmo, Kogi Ko has been a Design Mentor at adplist.org since 2022. In this capacity, he coaches and develops product designers and UX writers, focusing on their career growth and success within their teams. His mentorship emphasizes the importance of professional development in the design field.
Leadership in UX Strategy
Kogi Ko leads UX strategy and research initiatives aimed at the Southeast Asia market. His work involves defining problem statements and validating ideas through user interviews and usability testing. This strategic approach ensures that user experience design is aligned with customer needs and market demands.