Hello! I'm Okonye Tochi, a passionate Product Designer dedicated to creating user-friendly and engaging experiences. I specialize in combining user research with design principles to craft innovative solutions that resonate with users. My journey in design has allowed me to work on diverse projects, enabling me to build my skills and understanding of various industries. I believe that great design should not only look good but also function beautifully. I'm always eager to learn and explore new design trends and technologies!

Okonye Tochi

Hello! I'm Okonye Tochi, a passionate Product Designer dedicated to creating user-friendly and engaging experiences. I specialize in combining user research with design principles to craft innovative solutions that resonate with users. My journey in design has allowed me to work on diverse projects, enabling me to build my skills and understanding of various industries. I believe that great design should not only look good but also function beautifully. I'm always eager to learn and explore new design trends and technologies!

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Hello! I’m Okonye Tochi, a passionate Product Designer dedicated to creating user-friendly and engaging experiences. I specialize in combining user research with design principles to craft innovative solutions that resonate with users. My journey in design has allowed me to work on diverse projects, enabling me to build my skills and understanding of various industries. I believe that great design should not only look good but also function beautifully. I’m always eager to learn and explore new design trends and technologies!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

User Experience Designer at Kore Meta
October 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024
Kore Meta is an innovative XR software startup based in Toronto, Canada, focused on revolutionizing education through immersive technology. Responsibilities: Part of user experience and product design team for an XR mixed reality application, part of the Oculus VR Start Program, aimed at making the Japanese alphabet interactive, engaging, and enjoyable for learners. Accomplishments: Recognized as one of the Top 3 apps in Meta’s NYC ’24 Hackathon (Education Category), highlighting innovation in immersive educational experiences.
UX designer at Finclusion
January 15, 2024 - Present
Digital solutions company based in Maryland US, committed to revolutionizing the way people access services, manage their finances, and interact with their communities. Responsibilities: Directed the user experience and product design for a Digital ID platform that simplifies document verification for users and facilitates identity and document authentication for businesses. Additionally, played a key role in developing large-scale SaaS solutions tailored for governments and enterprises, enabling efficient and seamless digital operations. Accomplishments: Successfully integrated AI-driven data gathering techniques to inform design decisions, improving user insights and enhancing product effectiveness. Mentored and guided other UX designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented design culture. Contributed to the overall product strategy and roadmap by aligning user experience goals with business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and impactful product vision.
UX designer at Finclusion
January 15, 2024 - Present
UX designer at Zuri Health
April 13, 2020 - January 13, 2023
Responsibilities: Spearheaded the user experience and product design for both the Patient and Doctor health applications. For doctors, developed an intuitive platform to streamline appointment scheduling and management, enhancing workflow efficiency. For patients, designed an easy-to-navigate interface that simplifies finding general practitioners or specialists and enables quick, seamless medication purchases with a single click Collaborated closely with developers to ensure a scalable and feasible product. Partnered with Marketing and Development teams to align designs with quarterly KPIs and business goals. Refined UX artifacts based on user feedback and product analytics to enhance usability and performance. Established and maintained a cohesive product design system and reusable design patterns. Accomplishments: Selected for Google Startups AI for Health program 2023 Guided and managed junior UI designers, nurturing their professional development and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Advocated for accessibility and inclusive design, ensuring user experiences were equitable, user-friendly, and aligned with best practices for diverse audiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Univeristy of Ilorin
October 13, 2014 - October 15, 2018
B.sc Microbiology at University of Ilorin
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Gaming