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Akin Olawuyi

@akinolawuyi

Passionate product designer creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences.

Nigeria

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful design projects and grow professionally.

I am a dedicated product designer with a strong passion for crafting digital experiences that are not only intuitive but also engaging and impactful. My journey in design has been driven by a commitment to collaboration, working closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure that our designs align with business goals and elevate user satisfaction. My recent role at GetTokunbo allowed me to analyze competitor products, leading to a 10% enhancement in overall product features, and I successfully developed interactive prototypes that reduced user onboarding time by 20%.

Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on user-centric design principles. At Munch, I participated in design review meetings that fostered collaborative thinking, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved team efficiency. My efforts in redesigning the mobile interface not only improved load times but also significantly enhanced user retention. I believe that effective design is rooted in understanding user needs, and I strive to advocate for these solutions to ensure positive reception from users.

With experience at ReadyDesignsAgency, I have honed my skills in creating high-fidelity visuals and leveraging data-driven insights to implement design improvements. My work has led to a notable increase in user satisfaction scores and a reduction in design approval time. I am excited to continue my journey in product design, focusing on creating solutions that resonate with users and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GE

Product Designer

GetTokunbo

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)

At GetTokunbo, I analyzed competitor products to identify market trends, leading to a 10% enhancement in product features. I developed interactive prototypes, reducing user onboarding time by 20%, and conducted quality assurance tests to minimize customer support requests post-launch.

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Farm Intern

Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching & Research Farm

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)

As a Farm Intern, I gained hands-on experience in agricultural practices, contributing to various farming activities and learning about crop and livestock production.

MU

Product Designer

Munch

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

At Munch, I participated in design review meetings to enhance UX, leading to a 20% increase in user engagement. I updated designs based on feedback, presented solutions to senior staff, and spearheaded a mobile interface redesign that improved user retention.

RE

Product Designer

ReadyDesignsAgency

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

At ReadyDesignsAgency, I created high-fidelity visuals for applications, improving user interaction and reducing design approval time by 25%. I leveraged data-driven insights to enhance usability and provided recommendations to clients that improved user satisfaction scores by 18%.

AL

Livestock & Crop Production Intern

Agrikk Matas Global Investment Ltd

May 2019 - Jan 2020 (8 months)

During my internship at Agrikk Matas, I assisted in livestock and crop production, gaining valuable insights into agricultural management and production techniques.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Obafemi Awolowo University logoOU

Obafemi Awolowo University

Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics

2018 - 2024

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, focusing on the economic principles related to agriculture and the management of agricultural resources.

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Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching & Research Farm

Internship, Agriculture

2022 - 2023

Gained practical experience in agricultural practices and research methodologies through an internship at the university's teaching and research farm.

AL

Agrikk Matas Global Investment Ltd

Internship, Agriculture

2019 - 2020

Worked as a Livestock & Crop Production Intern, assisting in the management of agricultural production processes and gaining hands-on experience in the field.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

Nigeria

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