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Product Designer focused on marketplaces, trust systems, and scalable digital platforms

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Product Impact

Led the end-to-end design of Shift9ja, a trust-driven service marketplace featuring escrow payments, secure task workflows, and helper verification systems currently in product testing.

  • Designed digital products across marketplace, housing, education, and healthcare learning platforms.

  • Contributed to the early launch of UXThrive, helping attract 1,000+ users within the first month.

  • Built scalable design systems and reusable UI patterns used across multiple digital platforms.

  • Delivered product and interface design solutions for multiple international clients across industries.

Product Impact

Led the end-to-end design of Shift9ja, a trust-driven service marketplace featuring escrow payments, secure task workflows, and helper verification systems currently in product testing.

  • Designed digital products across marketplace, housing, education, and healthcare learning platforms.

  • Contributed to the early launch of UXThrive, helping attract 1,000+ users within the first month.

  • Built scalable design systems and reusable UI patterns used across multiple digital platforms.

  • Delivered product and interface design solutions for multiple international clients across industries.

Product Impact

Led the end-to-end design of Shift9ja, a trust-driven service marketplace featuring escrow payments, secure task workflows, and helper verification systems currently in product testing.

  • Designed digital products across marketplace, housing, education, and healthcare learning platforms.

  • Contributed to the early launch of UXThrive, helping attract 1,000+ users within the first month.

  • Built scalable design systems and reusable UI patterns used across multiple digital platforms.

  • Delivered product and interface design solutions for multiple international clients across industries.

Work Experience

JAN 2026 - PRESENT

Product Designer, Shift9ja

Designed the full product journey from task posting to job completion and payment confirmation.

  • Built trust infrastructure including ratings, reviews, verification signals, and escrow payment systems.

  • Designed escrow payment flows that protect both clients and helpers during service delivery.

  • Created dashboards enabling users and helpers to manage tasks, negotiate pricing, and track payments.

  • Developed scalable UI structures to support marketplace growth and future platform expansion.

JAN 2026 - PRESENT

Product Designer, Shift9ja

Designed the full product journey from task posting to job completion and payment confirmation.

  • Built trust infrastructure including ratings, reviews, verification signals, and escrow payment systems.

  • Designed escrow payment flows that protect both clients and helpers during service delivery.

  • Created dashboards enabling users and helpers to manage tasks, negotiate pricing, and track payments.

  • Developed scalable UI structures to support marketplace growth and future platform expansion.

JAN 2026 - PRESENT

Product Designer, Shift9ja

Designed the full product journey from task posting to job completion and payment confirmation.

  • Built trust infrastructure including ratings, reviews, verification signals, and escrow payment systems.

  • Designed escrow payment flows that protect both clients and helpers during service delivery.

  • Created dashboards enabling users and helpers to manage tasks, negotiate pricing, and track payments.

  • Developed scalable UI structures to support marketplace growth and future platform expansion.

JULY 2025 - OCT 2025

UI/UX Designer, LearnHCIS

Designed structured learning flows that simplified course discovery and improved content navigation for healthcare professionals
• Built scalable UI patterns for learning modules, progress tracking, and knowledge assessment
• Improved usability and accessibility, enabling a diverse professional audience to complete courses efficiently
• Increased learner engagement through clear visual hierarchy, progress indicators, and interactive content elements
• Streamlined the platform for faster onboarding and smoother course completion, supporting professional development goals

JULY 2025 - OCT 2025

UI/UX Designer, LearnHCIS

Designed structured learning flows that simplified course discovery and improved content navigation for healthcare professionals
• Built scalable UI patterns for learning modules, progress tracking, and knowledge assessment
• Improved usability and accessibility, enabling a diverse professional audience to complete courses efficiently
• Increased learner engagement through clear visual hierarchy, progress indicators, and interactive content elements
• Streamlined the platform for faster onboarding and smoother course completion, supporting professional development goals

JULY 2025 - OCT 2025

UI/UX Designer, LearnHCIS

Designed structured learning flows that simplified course discovery and improved content navigation for healthcare professionals
• Built scalable UI patterns for learning modules, progress tracking, and knowledge assessment
• Improved usability and accessibility, enabling a diverse professional audience to complete courses efficiently
• Increased learner engagement through clear visual hierarchy, progress indicators, and interactive content elements
• Streamlined the platform for faster onboarding and smoother course completion, supporting professional development goals

JULY 2025 - AUG 2025

UI/UX Designer, ThinkUX Event Website

I also worked on the ThinkUX Event Website, an online platform designed to connect UX designers and tech enthusiasts with the annual ThinkUX tech and design event. The platform makes it easy for attendees to register, secure their tickets, and get all the information they need in one place.

Beyond registration, it highlights the event’s speakers, venue, sponsors, and partners, while also showcasing the mission of UX Thrive, the parent community behind the event. By creating a clear, engaging, and informative experience, the website not only simplified event participation but also strengthened the visibility and credibility of the ThinkUX brand.

JULY 2025 - AUG 2025

UI/UX Designer, ThinkUX Event Website

I also worked on the ThinkUX Event Website, an online platform designed to connect UX designers and tech enthusiasts with the annual ThinkUX tech and design event. The platform makes it easy for attendees to register, secure their tickets, and get all the information they need in one place.

Beyond registration, it highlights the event’s speakers, venue, sponsors, and partners, while also showcasing the mission of UX Thrive, the parent community behind the event. By creating a clear, engaging, and informative experience, the website not only simplified event participation but also strengthened the visibility and credibility of the ThinkUX brand.

JULY 2025 - AUG 2025

UI/UX Designer, ThinkUX Event Website

I also worked on the ThinkUX Event Website, an online platform designed to connect UX designers and tech enthusiasts with the annual ThinkUX tech and design event. The platform makes it easy for attendees to register, secure their tickets, and get all the information they need in one place.

Beyond registration, it highlights the event’s speakers, venue, sponsors, and partners, while also showcasing the mission of UX Thrive, the parent community behind the event. By creating a clear, engaging, and informative experience, the website not only simplified event participation but also strengthened the visibility and credibility of the ThinkUX brand.

SEPT 2024 - JAN 2025

Product Designer, TREG

I led the end-to-end design of TREG, a housing platform built for the Nigerian market with the potential to scale across Africa. Owning the design process from start to finish, I crafted an intuitive experience that simplifies property rentals and management while ensuring trust, security, and efficiency.

I designed image-based property uploads, a seamless listing system, escrow-protected payments, in-app messaging, and automated reminders, all aimed at enhancing transparency and streamlining transactions. Beyond UX, I made strategic design decisions aligned with financial sustainability and business growth, ensuring the platform is not only user-friendly but also commercially viable.

SEP, 2023 TILL DATE

Brand & Product Designer, UX Thrive

I owned the visual design of UX Thrive, crafting a cohesive brand identity, typography, and color palette to create a visually compelling and highly functional interface. While collaborating with other designers on the project, I collaborated with other designers in the design execution, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

  • Designed the platform interface and visual system for bootcamps and UI challenges.

  • Helped the platform attract 1,000+ users within the first month of launch.

  • Improved learning usability through structured UI components and content navigation.

MAY 2023 - AUG 2023

Brand & Product Designer, Uniflik

I led the visual design of Uniflik, a study abroad platform connecting Indian students with global education opportunities. By crafting a cohesive brand identity, typography, color palette, and system components, I ensured a visually compelling and highly functional interface that enhances user engagement and trust.

Collaborating closely with developers and product owner, I designed with technological constraints in mind, ensuring feasibility without compromising user experience. I also created detailed design documentation and interactive prototypes, streamlining the design-to-development process and minimizing implementation challenges.

Since launch, Uniflik has successfully connected students with study abroad opportunities, reinforcing its business impact by improving user retention, engagement, and platform credibility. My design contributions have played a pivotal role in driving user adoption and positioning Uniflik as a trusted resource in the education space.

APR 2021 TILL DATE

UI/UX Designer, SmartDsgn (Freelance)

I collaborated with diverse clients across industries like EdTech, e-commerce, real estate, and fintech, delivering high-impact website and app designs that aligned with their business goals. By creating scalable design systems, I ensured brand consistency, reduced development time, and improved usability across platforms, leading to enhanced customer engagement and retention.

My strategic design decisions streamlined user journeys, optimized conversions, and elevated brand presence, directly contributing to business growth and long-term success for each client.

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