I'm David Afolabi, a digital illustrator and character designer with nearly five years of professional experience and over twelve years in illustration. I specialize in character design, profile pictures (PFPs), and comic-style art, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and brand identity. I’m passionate about creating expressive, high-quality illustrations that boost engagement and visibility for brands and Web3 projects, including Sandy on Sui, Floyx, Lamumu, and Succint Labs. I work across mobile-first digital platforms and am known for a distinctive style, strong work ethic, and a deep understanding of digital art trends, NFT aesthetics, and creative direction. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping brand visuals and storytelling for both traditional and Web3 projects.

David Afolabi

I'm David Afolabi, a digital illustrator and character designer with nearly five years of professional experience and over twelve years in illustration. I specialize in character design, profile pictures (PFPs), and comic-style art, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and brand identity. I’m passionate about creating expressive, high-quality illustrations that boost engagement and visibility for brands and Web3 projects, including Sandy on Sui, Floyx, Lamumu, and Succint Labs. I work across mobile-first digital platforms and am known for a distinctive style, strong work ethic, and a deep understanding of digital art trends, NFT aesthetics, and creative direction. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping brand visuals and storytelling for both traditional and Web3 projects.

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I’m David Afolabi, a digital illustrator and character designer with nearly five years of professional experience and over twelve years in illustration. I specialize in character design, profile pictures (PFPs), and comic-style art, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and brand identity. I’m passionate about creating expressive, high-quality illustrations that boost engagement and visibility for brands and Web3 projects, including Sandy on Sui, Floyx, Lamumu, and Succint Labs.

I work across mobile-first digital platforms and am known for a distinctive style, strong work ethic, and a deep understanding of digital art trends, NFT aesthetics, and creative direction. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping brand visuals and storytelling for both traditional and Web3 projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Character design artist, digital illustrator, comic book artist, NFT designer, concept artist at Masquerade Comics
September 30, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Designed visually stunning characters inspired by African folklore and culture; created engaging comic book illustrations and graphic novels; collaborated with writers to develop visual narratives; contributed to the Masquerade Comics universe; developed over 6 unique character designs within 6 months, enhancing brand identity and audience engagement.
Illustrator at Succint Labs
September 30, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Created engaging visuals for Succint Labs projects, including collaboration with Nouns DAO and the PROVE token, helping bring innovative technology visuals to life and drive engagement.
Illustrator at Sui
February 28, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Freelance collaboration on the Sandy mascot Web3 meme project; produced over 20 illustrations to support visual storytelling for a blockchain team.
Illustrator at Floyx
February 28, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Produced illustrations for Floyx project visuals, contributing to branding and narrative visuals.
Illustrator at TonCode Red
December 31, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Illustrated assets for Code Red App, a life-saving application that helps users locate hospitals with real-time bed availability and travel-time estimates.

Education

Bachelor's in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Federal University of Technology, Akure
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
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