I am a multidisciplinary Graphic Designer and Motion Creative with a strong eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. I help brands startups and creators turn ideas into scroll stopping designs and engaging digital experiences that communicate clearly and convert effectively. My skill set spans 2D and 3D design animation UI UX and brand visuals allowing me to support projects from concept to final delivery with consistency and purpose. What I can help you with: Graphic Design including banners flyers social media and marketing assets Canva Template Design with editable brand ready templates UI UX Design with user focused layouts and design systems 2D and 3D Animation and motion graphics Web and product design using Framer and Figma Brand and visual identity design Tools I work with Canva, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Framer and more. I do not just design I solve visual problems meet deadlines and communicate clearly throughout the process. Whether you need a single design or ongoing creative support I adapt quickly and deliver work you will be proud to share. Have a project in mind? Send me a message with your idea or brief and let us create something impactful together.

Ismail Akintunde Rufai

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I am a multidisciplinary Graphic Designer and Motion Creative with a strong eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. I help brands startups and creators turn ideas into scroll stopping designs and engaging digital experiences that communicate clearly and convert effectively. My skill set spans 2D and 3D design animation UI UX and brand visuals allowing me to support projects from concept to final delivery with consistency and purpose. What I can help you with: Graphic Design including banners flyers social media and marketing assets Canva Template Design with editable brand ready templates UI UX Design with user focused layouts and design systems 2D and 3D Animation and motion graphics Web and product design using Framer and Figma Brand and visual identity design Tools I work with Canva, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Framer and more. I do not just design I solve visual problems meet deadlines and communicate clearly throughout the process. Whether you need a single design or ongoing creative support I adapt quickly and deliver work you will be proud to share. Have a project in mind? Send me a message with your idea or brief and let us create something impactful together.

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I am a multidisciplinary Graphic Designer and Motion Creative with a strong eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. I help brands startups and creators turn ideas into scroll stopping designs and engaging digital experiences that communicate clearly and convert effectively.

My skill set spans 2D and 3D design animation UI UX and brand visuals allowing me to support projects from concept to final delivery with consistency and purpose.

What I can help you with:
Graphic Design including banners flyers social media and marketing assets
Canva Template Design with editable brand ready templates
UI UX Design with user focused layouts and design systems
2D and 3D Animation and motion graphics
Web and product design using Framer and Figma
Brand and visual identity design

Tools I work with
Canva, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Framer and more.

I do not just design I solve visual problems meet deadlines and communicate clearly throughout the process. Whether you need a single design or ongoing creative support I adapt quickly and deliver work you will be proud to share.

Have a project in mind?
Send me a message with your idea or brief and let us create something impactful together.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Product Designer at Cedar Money, Uk
July 1, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Leading the design and ideation of the product, resulting in about $9M seed funding in 2024.
Creative Designer at Clane
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
1. Created SVG website assets, which made the website more interactive and elegant. 2. Designed professional and highly converting social media creatives that increased social media engagement and created brand awareness. 3. Created traditional advertising assets. A large billboard placed along Lekki drive way, a roll up banner, which helped our product awareness at Rufus and Bees, Twin Waters, Lagos. I also designed handbill, pitch decks and payment decals. 4. Created workflow, wireframe and low fidelity prototype for a new product.
Creative Designer at Veripass
October 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Delivered actionable UX/UI feedback that directly contributed to optimizing the Veripass website design, making it more visually appealing and intuitive, which helped improve overall conversion rates. Created compelling YouTube thumbnails that led to a 20% boost in video engagement, supporting audience growth for the Veripass YouTube channel. Designed over 600+ social media creatives (flyers, carousels, banners), helping maintain a consistent and professional brand identity across Instagram and other platforms. We posted 2 times everyday. Collaborated with the marketing and brand teams to craft engaging webinar presentation decks for U.S. visa aspirants (0-1 & EB-2 NIW), making complex topics easy to understand and visually digestible. Designed branded eBooks and digital assets for the CVO and founder, strengthening Veripass' thought leadership presence and improving lead generation efforts. Maintained a high standard of delivery and responsiveness, consistently meeting deadlines and supporting the content team's fast-paced schedule.
Creative Designer at Titan Trust Bank
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
1. Designed elegant and outstanding social media creatives 2. Maintained the brand guideline and design system. 3. Worked with the marketing team to create engaging social media content

Education

BSc Computer Science and Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma (Technical Drawing) at Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Qualifications

Color Workshop: The Basics for Artists and Illustrators
December 28, 2022 - September 13, 2023
UI/UX Design With Figma : 5+ Real World Projects
April 28, 2024 - July 28, 2024
https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-b0da6bad-a8dd-48ca-b970-0902af279a3d/

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
    uniE621 Logo Design
    This logo design project focused on creating a distinct, memorable, and scalable brand mark that clearly represents the client’s identity, values, and vision. The objective was to design a logo that works seamlessly across digital and print platforms, from websites and social media to packaging and corporate materials. I explored multiple concepts, refined typography, color psychology, and iconography to deliver a modern, professional, and versatile logo system. Each logo was designed with clarity, balance, and adaptability in mind, ensuring strong brand recognition at any size. The final deliverables included vector and high-resolution files, suitable for brand identity systems, startup branding, rebranding projects, and corporate use.
    uniE621 ID card Design
    This project involved designing professional business cards and staff ID cards that strengthen brand identity and create a consistent corporate presence. I delivered modern, minimal, and print-ready designs suitable for startups, SMEs, corporate organizations, and enterprise teams. The work included brand-aligned layout design, typography selection, color consistency, and visual hierarchy to ensure clarity, readability, and a polished finish. The staff ID card designs were created for daily operational use, featuring employee photo placement, QR code integration, barcodes, role identification, and security-friendly layouts. All designs were prepared for high-resolution printing, CMYK color mode, and bleed-safe formats, with editable source files delivered in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva. These assets are ideal for corporate branding, company stationery, HR materials, employee onboarding, and brand identity systems. businesscarddesign staffidcard idcarddesign employeeid companybranding printdesign printready
    paper Music Album Art Cover

    I am a professional album art cover designer creating high impact, eye catching cover artwork for musicians, producers, and record labels. I design streaming ready album and single covers that capture your sound, mood, and brand identity across Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, and YouTube.

    My work focuses on bold visuals, strong typography, color psychology, and modern design trends to help artists stand out and attract listeners. From Afrobeats and Hip hop to RnB, Pop, Gospel, and EDM, I turn your music into compelling visual art that drives engagement and streams.

    Let’s create album artwork that elevates your music and gets noticed.
    Send a message and let’s get started.

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