Product Designer,
Barry de Klerk

A User Experience Archaeologist
“Unearthing insights buried
under assumptions”


Also a Certified Business Systems Analysis
and Scrum Product Owner ® (CSPO)

I'm Barry de Klerk


I am a versatile and results-driven Product Design Lead with over a decade of experience crafting intuitive, user-centred digital solutions that deliver measurable business impact. Now based in Singapore, I work as an independent Product Design Generalist, collaborating remotely across various aspects and phases of projects — from research and conceptualisation to prototyping and delivery.

I previously led design initiatives for Momentum’s AdviserConnect and ConsultConnect platforms, where I drove the redesign of the mobile adviser application and guided cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, intuitive user experiences. By applying user research, service design, and design systems governance, I established design blueprints that simplified complex workflows and aligned user needs with business objectives.

Before that, at Standard Bank, I contributed to the Card Engineering portfolio, supporting the Merchant Solutions Acquiring team. My design work spanned merchant services across point-of-sale systems, digital wallets, and online payment solutions, built on a strong foundation of design thinking, lean UX, and agile methodologies.

Earlier in my career, I partnered with Telkom as a UX/UI Consultant and Senior Web Designer, enhancing the organisation’s website, mobile app, and self-service platforms. I combined creativity with data-driven insights, leveraging Google Analytics and SEO strategies to improve performance and engagement.

My design philosophy balances creativity, technical execution, and human-centred design. I thrive on helping organisations in Singapore and beyond translate strategic objectives into impactful digital products that deliver lasting value.

About creativeBarry | Barry de Klerk

User Experience and User Interface experience

Across fintech, banking, insurance, and telecommunications, I have a proven track record of: Leading digital product design at scale. Simplifying complex journeys into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Driving stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaboration. Delivering solutions that strengthen customer experience while meeting business goals.


Telkom

Telecommunications

Senior UX/UI designer

2012 to 2019

www.telkom.co.za

Self Service portal

Telkom mobile application

Standard Bank

FinTech

Design Lead

2019 to 2022

Merchant Acquiring Team

Corporate Card Portal

Diners Club

Momentum

Insurance

Design Lead

2023 to 2025

Adviser platform

Adviser mobile application

Portfolio / UX Case Studies

During a recent holiday in Europe, while in Croatia, our tour guide made a remark that stayed with me: history is such a fitting word in English, because it is essentially “his story.”

In that same spirit, what follows is my story—my first-hand perspective and account of how things unfolded in my professional case studies with Standard Bank and Momentum in South Africa. These are not just abstract projects; they are lived experiences of collaboration, problem-solving, and design leadership that shaped outcomes in meaningful ways.

View my portfolio
Case Study 2025:
AI and Prompt Engineering

Recently completed in 2025


I now work as an independent Product Design consultant, collaborating remotely across various aspects and phases of projects — from research and conceptualisation to prototyping and delivery.

Earlier this year, I led the redesign of Momentum South Africa’s adviser platforms and mobile applications, creating seamless and intuitive user experiences across digital touchpoints. Serving as a Multidisciplinary Product Design Lead, I was responsible for enhancing the AdviserConnect and ConsultConnect platforms, as well as leading the full mobile adviser app redesign.

My work was grounded in a strong understanding of user needs — conducting in-depth user research to inform design decisions and developing comprehensive service design blueprints that aligned business goals with user expectations. By combining data-driven insights with a creative design approach, I successfully simplified complex workflows and elevated the overall usability of Momentum’s adviser ecosystem.


Labour-of-love project - Daily Devotional

I have recently embarked on a deeply personal labour-of-love project — a daily devotional created in honour of the late evangelist Dr Billy Graham and Bible teacher Dr Chuck Missler. What began as a small idea has grown into a space where reflection, Scripture, and quiet moments of insight come together each day.

Each devotional draws on timeless Biblical themes, allowing room for reflection on the world we live in, the challenges we face, and the hope we hold. The heart of the project remains simple: to offer a fresh, thoughtful message every day — one rooted in faith, encouragement, and a deep appreciation for God’s Word.

The accompanying elements — the visuals, the writing, and the overall presentation — were shaped through a creative blend of design, inspiration, and experimentation. Every part of it reflects the joy of building something meaningful, crafted not for recognition, but as a quiet offering and a sincere expression of devotion.

Read the daily devotional

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