Framing the Y

Portfolio

At Framing the Y, we specialize in creativity design consulting with a focus on software product development and UX Design.Our mission is to inspire teams to embrace creativity as a value maximiser and foster an environment where real change can be sustained.Let us help you navigate your journey towards greater value generation and happiness.

Liberating creativity.

<h4>adidas (2020-2023)</h4>Contributed to the launch and ongoing development of Adidas’ global digital products, including the CONFIRMED app and core ecommerce platform. These products serve millions of users worldwide and required precise coordination across frontend, backend, and platform teams. The complexity of launch timelines, microservices architecture, and checkout experience optimization created significant delivery and alignment challenges.I worked as a Project Manager, Agile facilitator, and coach, enabling cross-functional teams to deliver reliably under high-pressure release conditions. I supported both frontend and backend delivery, including improvements to the checkout experience and coordination with backend teams working on runtime systems, microservices, and APIs. I facilitated Agile ceremonies, improved workflow clarity, and helped teams maintain alignment across multiple product streams.My role helped ensure smooth coordination between design, engineering, and product teams during critical launch periods. This contributed to stable releases, improved delivery confidence, and a scalable digital infrastructure capable of supporting high-demand global product launches and ecommerce traffic.https://www.adidas.nl/<h4>VodafoneZiggo (2023-2025)</h4>Led Agile delivery and product process improvements for VodafoneZiggo’s customer support ecosystem, including community platforms and internal service tools. These platforms enabled both customers and support agents to resolve issues, share knowledge, and improve service efficiency. However, delivery complexity, stakeholder dependencies, and unclear workflows created friction that slowed progress and reduced team effectiveness.I worked as an Agile Lead, facilitating delivery processes and improving alignment across product, design, and engineering teams. I supported development of the customer community forum and internal tools used by customer service agents to manage complaints, resolve technical issues, and respond to feedback. My focus was on improving delivery clarity, strengthening ownership, and enabling teams to operate more effectively within a complex enterprise environment.This resulted in improved delivery consistency, better cross-team collaboration, and more reliable digital tools that enhanced both customer support efficiency and the overall customer experience.https://www.vodafoneziggo.nl/<h4>Pan-African Equipment Group (2019-2020)</h4>Supported strategic growth initiatives at Pan-African Equipment Group through market research, data analysis, and cross-regional project coordination.The organization was expanding its operations across multiple territories and required structured insight to support informed decision-making. Leadership needed clearer visibility into market conditions, competitive positioning, and customer needs to guide business development and prioritize new opportunities.I conducted market, industry, and customer research, analysing both qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, risks, and areas for expansion. I developed reports, dashboards, and presentations to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership. In parallel, I supported project planning and progress tracking across multiple regions, helping maintain alignment and visibility as initiatives progressed. I also contributed to marketing materials to ensure positioning and messaging reflected strategic objectives and market realities.This work enabled leadership to make more informed strategic decisions, improved visibility across ongoing initiatives, and provided a stronger analytical foundation for evaluating growth opportunities across diverse and rapidly evolving markets.https://panafricangroup.com/

Product, Design & Delivery Experience

Our Change Management Consulting services support organizations in successfully navigating Agile transformations. We help you manage the people side of change for lasting impact.

The most powerful word in the world pops up everywhere. Ironically, this is on Sandown Pier on the Isle of Wight (UK) — a place that has not changed for 30 years.

Change Management Consulting

Our Custom Agile Assessments evaluate your team's current Agile practices and identify areas for improvement. We provide actionable insights to help you achieve Agile transformation.

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Custom Agile Assessments

Join our workshops to learn about various Agile tools that can streamline your project management processes. We provide practical training tailored to your team's needs.

Workshops on Agile Tools

FtY focuses on elevating your space with warm colours and beautiful furniture. A nice interior is a combination of the right style and good light.

Interior Design 

FtY offers UX Design speciality &amp; workflow process management. Observing and penetrating into the problems to offer guidance towards productive outcomes.

Agile Consulting

Our Creativity Workshop sessions provide personalized guidance for teams looking to enhance their creativity. Whether in academic settings or in corporate settings. We focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Creativity Workshops

Our Services

When we are in a state of play, we open ourselves up for new learning.

The client approached me after a frustrating experience with a previous designer who had been unresponsive and failed to implement requested changes. As a result, the website no longer reflected the quality of the client’s work, and the client had lost confidence in the platform as a reliable business asset. Additionally, domain and email ownership issues created operational risk and limited the client’s control over their digital infrastructure.I recommended Squarespace as a fast, robust platform aligned with the client’s needs and my expertise, allowing for efficient iteration and long-term maintainability. At the outset, I established the importance of consistent communication and structured feedback to ensure timely delivery. Despite initial delays due to the client’s schedule, we realigned expectations and implemented a more responsive feedback loop. This allowed me to iterate rapidly, refining layout, visual hierarchy, and overall clarity. I also coordinated with the previous designer to successfully transfer domain ownership and advised the client on securing full control over their digital assets.The result was a clean, professional website that accurately represents the client’s business, restores trust in their digital presence, and provides a scalable foundation they fully own and can confidently build upon.https://www.bouwbedrijf-houterman.nl/

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Agile Leadership 5+ yrs<ul><li>adidas (Confirmed app &amp; .COM Ecommerce)</li><li>vodafoneziggo (Digital Customer Service)</li></ul>Framing the YKenyan Charity Projects<ul><li>School Design Workshops (Educational programs)</li><li>OKR Framework on a Kenyan farm (2 day high intensity workshops for all management levels on the farm)</li></ul>Web Design<ul><li>Squarespace website design for clients</li></ul>UI Design<ul><li>Magazine advertisements produced for a mining vehicle distributor</li><li>Wireframing for start-apps</li></ul>

Key Design Initiatives 

Although farm operations were functioning well, improvement efforts and innovative ideas were often invisible, untracked, or repetitive. Teams worked efficiently within their roles but lacked a shared framework to connect their contributions to broader organizational goals. This limited alignment, reduced accountability, and made progress difficult to measure or sustain.As a certified OKR Practitioner, I was tasked with designing and delivering an intensive, hands-on workshop for the General Manager and leadership team. I introduced the principles of Objectives and Key Results and guided participants through practical exercises to define meaningful objectives, measurable key results, and clear ownership structures. I also developed a comprehensive slide deck to support ongoing learning and long-term adoption.In parallel, I facilitated team-building exercises to strengthen trust, communication, and cross-team collaboration, creating space for shared reflection and learning.The workshop established a structured goal-setting framework, enabling leadership to track progress, improve accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and shared organizational purpose.https://kipsinendefarm.co.ke/