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Olawale Balogun

@olawalebalogun

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Creative UI/UX Designer with over 4 years of industry experience

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my UI/UX design expertise to drive brand elevation and audience engagement, with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

As a seasoned UI/UX Designer, I leverage my expertise in industry-standard design tools and software to drive brand elevation and audience engagement. With a strong background in user-centered design, design thinking, and user research, I craft innovative and visually captivating designs that result in significant achievements.

Throughout my career, I have developed a keen eye for detail, ensuring consistency across all user interfaces and reducing design iteration time. My expertise in UI/UX design has led to notable accomplishments, including a 35% increase in user engagement and a 55% improvement in visual appeal.

I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies, continually refining my skills to deliver high-impact user interfaces that drive user engagement and client satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

UI/UX Designer

Current

Boastack

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Collaborated closely with product and engineering teams to ensure design fidelity throughout development, achieving 95% design accuracy and ensuring timely project delivery.

Design Thinking User Research Visual Design Interaction Design Responsive Design Usability Testing Figma Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Miro Asana Jira

UI/UX Designer

Easy Zakat

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)

Designed intuitive web pages and mobile applications that enhanced self-enrollment, zakat payments, and progress tracking, leading to a 40% increase in reporting accuracy and a 15% improvement in giver retention.

Design Thinking User Research Visual Design Interaction Design Responsive Design Usability Testing Design Systems Brand Identity Design Brand Strategy Product Strategy

UI/UX Designer

Digital Figures

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Designed wireframes, mockups, storyboards, user flows, and prototypes for web and mobile applications, enabling clients to visualize product concepts and resulting in a 10% faster project approval cycle.

Design Thinking User Research Visual Design Interaction Design Responsive Design Usability Testing Wireframing

Graphic Designer

Aurelia Realty

Oct 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Designed and executed property brochures, billboards, and digital ads that led to a 30% increase in property inquiries by crafting visually captivating layouts that effectively highlighted key selling points and property features.

Graphic Design Visual Design Brand Identity Design Brand Strategy Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Adekunle Ajasin University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2017 - 2023

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Developed a strong foundation in programming and problem-solving skills, which are essential for a career in UI/UX design.