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Deborah Afolabi

@deborahafolabi

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Innovative product designer specializing in user-centered design solutions.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values innovation and user-centered design, where I can contribute to impactful projects and continue to grow professionally.

As a passionate product designer, I thrive on creating user-centered solutions that enhance the overall experience. With a strong background in UX/UI design, I have successfully led projects from concept to MVP, ensuring design consistency and usability across various platforms. My recent role at Mydefimail allowed me to spearhead the full product design process, where I developed a comprehensive design system that significantly improved development efficiency and user flow.

My experience extends to collaborating with cross-functional teams, including blockchain engineers and product managers, to translate user insights into actionable features. I pride myself on my ability to conduct thorough user research and competitive analysis, which has consistently informed my design decisions and contributed to measurable improvements in user engagement. My freelance work has further honed my skills, allowing me to deliver high-fidelity prototypes and design systems that meet the needs of diverse clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Designer

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Mydefimail

Apr 2025 - Present (2 months)

Led the full product design of Mydefimail from concept to MVP, including onboarding, inbox, message encryption, settings, and dashboard screens ensuring design consistency across all user touchpoints. Created a comprehensive design system in Figma with reusable components, typography scales, and UI tokens accelerating development handoff and reducing inconsistencies by over 40%. Conducted user res

UI UX Design Thinking Figma Agile Workflows User Research Prototyping Design Systems Competitive Analysis

Product Designer

Bilaunch

Dec 2024 - Feb 2025 (2 months)

Developed a scalable design system in Figma, reducing UI inconsistencies by 90% and speeding up developer handoff by 40%. Conducted user research with crypto traders and token creators, identifying key pain points and improving the token launch flow, which led to a 30% increase in successful submissions post-MVP. Designed and prototyped 40+ high-fidelity screens, including dashboard, launch form,

Figma UX Research UI Design Prototyping Design Systems Mobile Design User Flows

Freelance Product Designer

Styloza

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (2 months)

Led the end-to-end design of Styloza, a fashion e-commerce mobile app targeting young generation users, delivering over 50 high-fidelity screens and a responsive prototype in 6 weeks. Built a component-based design system in Figma, improving design consistency and reducing handoff time to developers by approximately 35%. Created interactive prototypes and user flows that were used in investor pitc

Figma Mobile Design Prototyping User Flows Design Systems Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science, Science

Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills through rigorous coursework. Applied research and critical thinking skills that now support my user research and user experience strategy. Completed independent projects and presentations, honing communication and user empathy.