Akin Olawuyi
@akinolawuyi
Passionate product designer creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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
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.
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.
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.
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