
I'm René
du Plooy.
UI/UX Designer • Design Systems • Accessibility
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I specialise in design systems and accessibility, with a deep understanding of
complex systems and how real people actually use them.
About me
I design products that sit at the intersection of complexity and responsibility - systems that need to scale, comply, and still be usable by real humans. I have a strong systems mindset and a particular passion for accessibility, not as an afterthought, but as a core design principle.
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I enjoy untangling messy problems, designing robust design systems, and creating experiences that reduce friction rather than add to it. My work is grounded in clarity, empathy, and an appreciation for constraints.
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Outside of work, I apply the same problem-solving energy to gaming, tending to my ever-growing plant collection, and finding overly efficient solutions to everyday problems. I bring curiosity, precision, and a slightly dry sense of humour to everything I build.