Abdullahi Afolabi
@abdullahiafolabi
Creative UI/UX designer focused on impactful user experiences.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate UI/UX designer with a strong commitment to creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall experience. My journey in design began with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from Ahmadu Bello University, where I developed a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of user needs. Over the past few years, I have honed my skills through various internships and volunteer positions, where I successfully contributed to projects that improved user engagement and satisfaction.
At Qualqa, I performed competitor analysis that informed the redesign of a pet salon website, significantly enhancing its user flow and value proposition. My experience at Sapien Africa allowed me to design a high-converting landing page that attracted over 2.8K followers on X, showcasing my ability to create impactful digital solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments, as demonstrated during my time at Tech4Good Africa, where I led user research and worked closely with developers to refine designs based on user feedback.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UI/UX Designer
Qualqa
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Performed competitor analysis to identify strategic design gaps, which informed the redesign of a pet salon website with a stronger value proposition and improved user flow. Created and presented moodboards and competitive insights in a clear, client-friendly format, making it easier for stakeholders to understand and align with the design direction.
UI/UX Designer
Sapien Africa
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Designed the startup's landing page, which featured a high-converting waitlist section that attracted over 2.8K followers on X. Created and maintained a scalable design system, significantly accelerating design delivery and promoting UI consistency across the product.
UI/UX Designer
Tech4Good Africa
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Designed e-commerce static landing pages, transforming clients' ideas into user-friendly solutions, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement. Led user research as the sole designer, collaborating with four developers while receiving constructive feedback to refine designs.
UI/UX Designer
IJM Global
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Designed 10 web pages, dashboards and custom product presentation achieving an 80% client satisfaction rate through tailored digital solution. Collaborated with the graphic design team to create social media flyers, increasing user engagement by 50%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ahmadu Bello University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science
Grade: Second Class Upper (4.18 / 5.0)
Studied Biological Science at Ahmadu Bello University, earning a Second Class Upper with a grade of 4.18 out of 5.0. This academic background provided a strong foundation in scientific principles and analytical thinking.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
mysorbet.io/uiux_abdullahiPortfolio
mysorbet.io/uiux_abdullahiSocial media
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