Next availability:
December 7, 2025
I’m a seasoned UX and product designer who puts people first. I bring a strong foundation in user-centered research, prototyping, and inclusive design to fintech, education, and research projects, delivering responsive web platforms, service interfaces, and mobile-first experiences. I collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to build scalable solutions that balance user needs with business goals. I’m passionate about accessible design, design systems, and exploring emerging technologies to enhance human interaction.
I thrive in cross-functional teams, using data-informed decisions and iterative design to drive meaningful outcomes. I enjoy mentoring others, leading design workshops, and translating complex requirements into intuitive, high-performing interfaces that users love.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
UX Designer, Researcher and Mentor at Birmingham City University
October 1, 2024 - PresentConducted mixed-method user research to improve accessibility of visual scripting interfaces, focusing on a voice-controlled plugin for Unreal Engine’s Blueprint system backed by EPIC Games’ MegaGrant Fund. Presented research findings to cross-functional teams and led a Royal Society-funded experiment studying autonomous vehicles' communication with d/Deaf users, publishing inclusive design recommendations. Designed and led workshops on design and research tools for students and supported design-led academic initiatives, including a User Experience Designathon sponsored by AWS and WMP.
Lead Product Designer at OneLiquidity
December 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025Built and maintained a scalable design system across five major fintech products, including crypto and compliance platforms. Designed features enabling seamless cross-border transactions, investment management, and regulatory compliance integrations with providers like Metamap and SmyleID. Improved onboarding UX flows resulting in over 100% increase in user registrations. Collaborated with marketing on website management using HubSpot and Mailchimp, leveraging performance data to refine UI and email campaigns, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates.
UX Designer at Komet, Let's Level Up
June 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Led user research and competitive analysis to develop a minimum viable product for a new learning tool. Designed and iterated a dashboard prototype focused on user-generated content and income tracking, incorporating early-stage feedback to refine interface features.
Product Designer at Wadi
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Designed a research management dashboard targeting university students and academics. Conducted user interviews to identify pain points and created high-fidelity Figma prototypes emphasizing clarity and usability. Facilitated usability testing to improve features like progress tracking and citation management. Coordinated with stakeholders and developers to ensure delivery of a functional MVP aligned with user needs and business goals.
Product and Communications Designer at Obiex Finance
February 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Co-led redesigns of mobile and web platforms addressing user pain points via usability tests and beta sessions. Collaborated with UX engineers and customer support to enhance feature discoverability and usability. Managed marketing creatives for social media and community engagement. Conducted heuristic evaluations and supported A/B testing of onboarding flows, improving conversion and retention rates.
UX Designer, Researcher and Mentor at Birmingham City University
October 1, 2024 - PresentLed mixed-method user research to enhance accessibility of visual scripting interfaces with voice-controlled plugins on Unreal Engine's Blueprint system, supported by EPIC Games’ MegaGrant Fund. Presented findings to cross-functional teams and refined plugin development. Conducted Royal Society-funded experiments using VR to study autonomous vehicle communication with d/Deaf users, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform inclusive design recommendations published in peer-reviewed papers. Delivered workshops on design tools to students and supported academic UX initiatives, fostering user-centered research and design culture.
Lead Product Designer at OneLiquidity
December 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025Built and maintained a scalable design system for five key products including Crypto, Fiat, and Compliance platforms to ensure consistency and collaboration. Designed core features for seamless cross-border transactions and fund management. Developed security-focused compliance features integrating KYC/KYB and AML providers. Improved onboarding experiences using research tools, doubling successful registrations. Collaborated with marketing for website management and email campaign optimization using HubSpot, Mailchimp, and Prismic, driving increased user engagement and conversion through data-informed UI updates.
UX Designer at Komet, Let’s Level Up
June 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Led user research and competitive analysis for a learning tool MVP, guiding stakeholder feasibility decisions. Designed and iterated dashboard prototype for user-generated content and income tracking using early user feedback. Conducted thorough competitor analysis to inform user-centric design patterns pre-design phase.
Product Designer at Wadi
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Designed a research management dashboard targeting university students and academics. Conducted user interviews to identify workflow pain points and translated findings into actionable design features. Created high-fidelity Figma prototypes focusing on clarity and ease of navigation. Facilitated usability testing to validate and improve design features. Prioritized MVP features aligning user needs with technical and business goals. Collaborated closely with stakeholders and developers to ensure design fidelity and effectiveness. Advocated user-centered design integration within the product team.
Product and Communications Designer at Obiex Finance
February 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Co-led redesign of mobile and web platforms applying usability test insights to improve user satisfaction. Conducted beta testing across demographics, iterated UI solutions to resolve friction points. Collaborated with UX engineers ensuring responsive device interfaces. Analyzed customer support feedback to improve feature discoverability. Created marketing and communication assets enhancing user acquisition and engagement. Facilitated cross-departmental design reviews maintaining user-centered focus. Introduced heuristic usability audits and supported A/B testing of onboarding and CTAs, improving conversion and retention rates.
UX Researcher | Mentor | UX Designer at Birmingham City University
October 1, 2024 - PresentConducted mixed-method user research to improve accessibility of visual scripting interfaces on Unreal Engine's Blueprint system, including usability testing, interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Presented findings to professors and developers, contributing to the development of a voice-controlled plugin. Led a Royal Society-funded experiment using VR headsets and treadmills studying autonomous vehicle communication with deaf users. Facilitated workshops on design and research tools, supporting faculty events and academic UX initiatives such as a User Experience Designathon sponsored by CWG and WSP.
Lead Product Designer at FineNi/uidity
December 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Built and maintained a scalable design system for five major products, including crypto, fiat, and compliance products. Designed features enabling users to perform cross-border transactions, manage investments, and oversee funds efficiently. Developed secure compliance features to ensure regulatory adherence. Improved user onboarding with research-led iterations, doubling successful registrations. Collaborated with marketing using HubSpot and Mailchimp data to enhance company website and email campaigns to increase click-through rates and lead conversions.
UX Designer - Contract at Nets Nevel Up
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Conducted user research and competitive analysis for a minimum viable product of a learning tool. Designed and tested a dashboard prototype for user-generated content and income tracking with iterative feedback loops. Analyzed competitors to inform user-centric design patterns before starting product design.
Product Designer - Contract at Wadi
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Designed a research management dashboard for university students and academics to manage literature, track research goals, and collaborate on projects. Conducted user interviews to identify pain points and translated insights into actionable design opportunities. Created high-fidelity prototypes focused on clarity and navigation. Facilitated usability testing to validate and iterate on features, prioritized essential features aligning with user needs and business goals, and collaborated closely with stakeholders and developers to ensure accurate implementation.
Product and Communications Designer at Abiex Finance
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Led the redesign of mobile and web platforms (v4.0), incorporating usability tests to address user pain points and improve satisfaction. Conducted beta testing across demographics, collaborated with UX engineers for responsive designs, and partnered with customer support to refine usability. Managed marketing creatives and communications assets for social media, facilitating design reviews, usability audits, and optimizing onboarding flows to increase conversion and retention.
UX Researcher | Mentor | UX Designer at Birmingham City University
January 10, 2024 - PresentConducted mixed-method user research to improve accessibility of visual scripting interfaces and a voice-controlled plugin for Unreal Engine, supported by EPSRC James Grant Fund. Presented findings to cross-functional teams and refined ongoing development. Led Royal Society-funded experiments studying autonomous vehicle communication with deaf users using OR headsets and treadmills. Designed and facilitated design and research workshops equipping students with practical skills. Supported academic UX initiatives promoting user-centred research and design across faculty, including organizing a User Experience Designathon sponsored by CWQ and WSP.
Lead Product Designer at OneLiquidity
December 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Built and maintained a scalable design system for five major products, ensuring consistency and collaboration across teams. Designed core features for seamless cross-border transactions, investment management, and fund oversight, improving user experience and financial control. Developed security-focused compliance features to enhance transaction safety and reduce fraud. Redesigned onboarding experiences based on research-led iterations, doubling successful user registrations. Collaborated with marketing on company website management using Hubspot and Mailchimp to monitor analytics and optimize UX flows, increasing click-through and lead conversion rates. Designed and optimized email campaigns, driving evidence-based design improvements.
UX Designer - Contract at Nets Nevel Up 'K%SE
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Conducted user research and competitive analysis to support MVP development for a new learning tool. Designed and tested a dashboard prototype for user-generated content and income tracking with iterative user feedback. Performed competitor analysis to inform design patterns prior to design phase.
Product Designer - Contract at Wadi
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Designed a research management dashboard for university researchers and students, informed by stakeholder and user interviews. Created high-fidelity Figma prototypes prioritizing clarity and navigation. Facilitated usability testing and iterated design based on feedback, improving functionality of progress tracking, citation management, and document upload tools. Advocated user-centred approaches and collaborated with development to ensure alignment between design and implementation.
Product and Communications Designer at Ibex Finance
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Led redesigns of the company’s mobile and web platforms addressing user pain points from usability tests to enhance satisfaction. Conducted beta testing and integrated user feedback. Collaborated with UX engineers for accurate prototype development across devices. Partnered with customer support to improve feature discoverability via UX adjustments. Designed marketing creatives for social media, boosting user acquisition and engagement. Conducted design reviews and introduced usability audits to ensure consistency. Supported A/B testing of onboarding flows and KPIs to improve conversion and retention rates.
UX Researcher at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2024 - PresentConducted mixed-method user research to improve accessibility of visual scripting interfaces; performed usability testing, qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and survey analysis to inform design iterations for a voice-controlled Unreal Engine Blueprint plugin; recruited participants and shared insights with professors and developers to guide ongoing work.
Lead Product Designer at Yne
December 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Built and maintained a scalable design system across five major products; designed core features for cross-border transactions, investments, and fund management; developed security-focused compliance features; redesigned onboarding, sign-up, and email flows to boost registrations and conversions; collaborated with marketing to optimize the company website and email campaigns.
UX Researcher / Mentor / UX Designer at Birmingham City University
October 1, 2024 - PresentConducted mixed-method user research to improve the accessibility of Unreal Engine Blueprint visual scripting interfaces, including usability testing, qualitative interviews, focus groups, and survey analysis. Presented findings to cross-functional teams and contributed to the Unreal Engine Accessibility Plugin project.
Lead Product Designer at Yne
December 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025Built and maintained a scalable design system across five major products; designed core features for cross-border transactions, investments, and funds management; developed security-focused compliance features; redesigned onboarding and sign-in flows; collaborated with marketing to optimize website and email campaigns; used analytics to drive UX decisions.
UX Designer - Contract
August 1, 2029 - October 21, 2025Contract UX designer involved in learning-tool MVP development with user research and interface prototyping.
Product Designer - Contract at Wadi
January 1, 2029 - October 21, 2025Designed a research management dashboard; conducted stakeholder interviews; created high-fidelity prototypes and usability testing to validate features.
Product & Communications Designer at Ybiex Finance
February 1, 2029 - October 21, 2025Drove user adoption and platform usage; redesigned core mobile and web platforms; optimized onboarding and email campaigns; partnered with UX engineers to translate prototypes into production; used data to drive improvements across digital touchpoints.
UX Researcher | Mentor | UX Designer at Birmingham Mity University
October 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025Conducted mixed-method user research to improve accessibility of visual scripting interfaces and inform the design of a voice-controlled Unreal Engine plugin. Presented findings to cross-functional teams, shared insights from recruited participants, and led workshops equipping students with practical skills in design tools and UX methods.
Lead Product Designer at Yne
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024Built and maintained a scalable design system for five major products, designed core features for cross‑border transactions, investments, and fund management, and implemented security-focused compliance features. Redesigned onboarding and sign‑in flows to improve registrations and conversions; collaborated with marketing to optimize web presence and ran data‑driven UI changes.
UX Designer - Contract at Level Up TKYSE
August 1, 2029 - August 1, 2029Performed user research and competitive analysis to support a minimum viable product for a new learning tool; designed and tested a dashboard prototype for user-generated content and income tracking; incorporated early-stage user feedback loops.
Product Designer - Contract at Wadi
January 1, 2029 - January 1, 2029Led a research-driven redesign of key product areas, created high-fidelity prototypes for a research management dashboard, and translated stakeholder needs into usable UX flows. Facilitated usability testing to validate features like progress tracking, citation management, and document upload.
Product and Communications Designer at Ybiex Finance
February 1, 2029 - February 1, 2029Drove end-to-end product redesign of core mobile and web platforms; improved onboarding, conversions, and platform usage; partnered with marketing to establish brand presence and optimize customer communications across channels; led design reviews with engineers to reduce development friction.
Education
MSc User Experience Design with Professional Placement at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025MSc User Experience Design with Professional Placement at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025BSc Geology at University of Ibadan
May 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019MSc User Experience Design at Birmingham City University
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025BSc User Experience Design at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024BSc Geology at University of Ibadan
May 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019SQc User Experience Design with Distinction at Birmingham City University
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Master of Science in User Experience Design at Birmingham City University
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Bachelor of Science in Geology at University of Ibadan
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Master of Science in User Experience Design at Birmingham City University
May 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025BSc Geology at University of Ibadan
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018User Experience Design (Distinction) at Birmingham Mity University
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025BSc Geology at University of Cbadan
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018MSc User Experience Design at Birmingham Mity University
January 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025Qualifications
Innovation Fest 1st Prize Winner: Birmingham City University (CEBE)
May 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025Handing off to Developers: LinkedIn
April 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025Visual Elements of User Interface Design: Calarts, Coursera
November 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025Google UX Design Certificate
April 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025Innovation Fest 1st Prize Winner: Birmingham City University (CEBE)
May 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025Handing off to Developers: LinkedIn
April 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025Visual elements of User Interface Design: Calarts, Coursera
November 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025Google UX Design Certificate
April 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025MSc User Experience Design
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Innovation Fest 1st Prize Winner
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Handing off to Developers
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Visual elements of User Interface Design
November 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Google UX Design Certificate
April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025MSc User Experience Design
May 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Innovation Fest 1st Prize Winner
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Handing off to Developers
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Visual elements of User Interface Design
November 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Google UX Design Certificate
April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Visual Elements of User Interface Design (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Handing off to Developers
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Innovation Fest 1st Prize
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Google UX Design Certificate
April 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025Visual Elements of User Interface Design
April 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025Handing off to Developers
April 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025Google UX Design Certificate
April 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025Visual Elements of User Interface Design
April 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025Handing off to Developers
April 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Hire a Product Designer
We have the best product designer experts on Twine. Hire a product designer in Birmingham today.