I recently had the opportunity to participate in an entrepreneurial program called co-founders, which was an incredible experience. During this program, I had the chance to present my project, Circle, in front of many people from different industries. My ultimate goal was to transform my project into a real business to solve the transportation challenges faced by people in Northern Ireland.

One of the key takeaways from the co-founders program was the way it helped me build my confidence as a public speaker. I learned how to effectively communicate my ideas to an audience and present my work in a compelling way. This newfound confidence has also been incredibly helpful in other areas of my life, not just when it comes to business or presentations.

Another area where I experienced significant growth during the program was in the way I present my work. I learned how to structure my presentations in a way that is easy for people to follow, and how to communicate my ideas more effectively. This has been invaluable as I continue to develop my skills as a UX designer.

However, I decided to join another team to work as a UX designer on another project. While I loved working on Circle, I wanted to improve my UX skills even more. It's called Ecosferre and I have co-founded it alongside two other guys named Billy and Niall. Our vision is to create a platform that empowers young people to vote and fund nature projects in their local community through their school.

We believe that by involving young people in the process of funding and voting for nature projects, we can create a generation that is more environmentally conscious and actively working towards preserving our planet. The concept of Ecosferre is to make it easy for schools to sign up and get involved, providing them with the tools and resources they need to take action in their local community.

Below is the branding that I created for Ecosferre.

We recently completed our first sprint and we are excited to have a pitch coming up on the 22nd of May to get into the next sprint. During this sprint, we will focus on building out our MVP and starting to test it with schools and students. We hope to gather feedback and improve our platform to create a more seamless experience for everyone involved.

Being part of the Co-Founders program and working on Ecosferre has been an incredible learning experience for me. Not only have I improved my UX skills and gained more experience in product development, but I have also learned more about working in a team and collaborating effectively with others.

The opportunity to work on a project that is so meaningful and impactful has been truly rewarding. I am passionate about using my skills to make a positive impact on the world and I believe that Ecosferre is the perfect opportunity to do so. I can't wait to see where this project takes us and the impact we can make on our community and the world as a whole.