Hello,
I'm Akin!

Hello,
I'm Akin!

I’m Akin, a senior product designer with 5+ years of experience turning complex problems into simple, intuitive digital products. I’ve designed for industries including Finance and Payments, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Education, E-Commerce, Transportation, Real Estate, and Emerging Technologies — building tools that are used by thousands of people every day. Currently exploring how emerging technologies like AI can improve collaboration and product intelligence.

I specialize in designing high-trust, scalable experiences that help users accomplish real goals, from streamlining embedded lending for Bolt drivers to enabling token disbursements on decentralised platforms.

Design for me is all about creating meaningful, intuitive solutions that drive business success while improving the user experience. My work at Advancly, including optimizing loan recovery processes and simplifying product onboarding, shows my ability to navigate challenges and deliver impactful results. I believe in pushing the boundaries of what design can achieve, using systems thinking and design best practices to create valuable, scalable products.

I’m always learning. Whether it’s diving into new design tools or keeping up with the latest trends, I love exploring new ways to solve problems. When I’m not designing, you can find me watching movies, hanging out with friends, or attending tech events to connect with fellow designers and innovators.

I’m passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and people, and I’m driven by a desire to make a positive impact through my work. Let’s connect and create something incredible together!

I’m also deeply invested in growing the next generation of designers. Through mentorship programs like Tech4Dev, ADPList, and Garden Academy, I’ve coached over 750 aspiring designers on how to build real-world, user-centered products. My commitment to solving problems and nurturing the next generation of designers is at the core of my professional journey.





I’m also deeply invested in growing the next generation of designers. Through mentorship programs like Tech4Dev, ADPList, and Garden Academy, I’ve coached over 750 aspiring designers on how to build real-world, user-centered products. My commitment to solving problems and nurturing the next generation of designers is at the core of my professional journey.





Work Experience

Lead Product Designer

Advancly - Delaware, USA

July 2022 - Present

UX Design Mentor

DesignLab - New York, USA

Aug 2022 - Present

Lead Product Designer

Collect Africa (Contract) - Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

Product Designer

Venture Garden Group - Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Product Designer

Go2solve - Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

Visual & User Experience Design Intern

Venture Garden Group

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Work Experience

Lead Product Designer

Advancly - Delaware, USA

July 2022 - Present

UX Design Mentor

DesignLab - New York, USA

Aug 2022 - Present

Lead Product Designer

Collect Africa (Contract) - Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

Product Designer

Venture Garden Group - Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Product Designer

Go2solve - Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

Visual & User Experience Design Intern

Venture Garden Group

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Mentoring Experience

Mentoring Experience

UX Design Mentor

Product Design Mentor

Product Design Mentor

Product Design Trainer

Product Design Trainer

Product Design Mentor

Product Design Mentor

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