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I'm a multi-disciplinary UX researcher and designer with 7 years of experience blending research-led design across Architecture, Healthcare Service Delivery, and Interaction Design. I apply a broad mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to support agile teams in private, public, and non-profit sectors, always seeking to connect business outcomes with design insights. I focus on Human Factors and Behavioral design, using psychological insights to understand neurodiverse edge cases and craft net-positive behavioral interventions. I enjoy turning deep research into accessible, meaningful solutions that improve everyday experiences for families and service users.…I'm a multi-disciplinary UX researcher and designer with 7 years of experience blending research-led design across Architecture, Healthcare Service Delivery, and Interaction Design. I apply a broad mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to support agile teams in private, public, and non-profit sectors, always seeking to connect business outcomes with design insights. I focus on Human Factors and Behavioral design, using psychological insights to understand neurodiverse edge cases and craft net-positive behavioral interventions. I enjoy turning deep research into accessible, meaningful solutions that improve everyday experiences for families and service users.

Michael Dawodu

UX Designer, Product Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm a multi-disciplinary UX researcher and designer with 7 years of experience blending research-led design across Architecture, Healthcare Service Delivery, and Interaction Design. I apply a broad mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to support agile teams in private, public, and non-profit sectors, always seeking to connect business outcomes with design insights. I focus on Human Factors and Behavioral design, using psychological insights to understand neurodiverse edge cases and craft net-positive behavioral interventions. I enjoy turning deep research into accessible, meaningful solutions that improve everyday experiences for families and service users.…I'm a multi-disciplinary UX researcher and designer with 7 years of experience blending research-led design across Architecture, Healthcare Service Delivery, and Interaction Design. I apply a broad mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to support agile teams in private, public, and non-profit sectors, always seeking to connect business outcomes with design insights. I focus on Human Factors and Behavioral design, using psychological insights to understand neurodiverse edge cases and craft net-positive behavioral interventions. I enjoy turning deep research into accessible, meaningful solutions that improve everyday experiences for families and service users.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary UX researcher and designer with 7 years of experience blending research-led design across Architecture, Healthcare Service Delivery, and Interaction Design. I apply a broad mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to support agile teams in private, public, and non-profit sectors, always seeking to connect business outcomes with design insights.

I focus on Human Factors and Behavioral design, using psychological insights to understand neurodiverse edge cases and craft net-positive behavioral interventions. I enjoy turning deep research into accessible, meaningful solutions that improve everyday experiences for families and service users.

Skills

Product Design

Experience Level

Product Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Principal UX Researcher at Bluestack Special Needs Foundation

October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025

Pioneered user-centered UX processes by conducting questionnaire surveys, qualitative interviews, and participatory design workshops with occupational therapists, SEN teachers, parents, and the design team to develop digitally assistive prototypes for autism and learning differences. Devised and implemented a token-economy system to map mental models and reinforce target behaviors, increasing target behavior frequency from 0.05 to 0.9 per encounter within 30 days. Consolidated documentation, data analysis, journey maps, ergonomic specifications, and prototypes to support home-space retrofitting for improved accessibility and comfort.

Interaction Designer at Griffith College, Dublin

September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Spearheaded end-to-end UX research strategy and prototyped the Wridden mobile app, helping writers plan, draft, and publish stories. Conducted usability tests to gather attitudinal and behavioral data, reducing error rates by 40% by addressing navigation, storytelling structure, and control settings. Developed a marketing research strategy and social media campaign for a local Irish beverage, creating personas and journey maps to drive engagement and conversions.

Architectural Researcher at Ministry of Works and Infrastructure State Government

August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Collaborated cross-functionally with PMs, architects, engineers, and developers to gather stakeholder buy-in and draft design specifications for public infrastructure projects. Led a team in designing a contemporary mass-housing solution addressing Lagos' housing challenges, achieving first-place in the competition and recognition from the Institute of Architects NIA and Sterling Bank. Conducted case studies to derive market insights on living costs, guiding material choices to reduce CO2 emissions and overall construction costs.

Junior Architect at Padel Ltd / X Impluvium Architectural Faculty

July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Spearheaded UX research strategy in the Makoko modular floating homes project, collaborating with a team to address housing and humanitarian needs. Conducted qualitative user interviews using empathy mapping and journey maps to inform behavior change initiatives in sanitary practices, fish handling, and lagoon cleanup. Managed timelines and labor costs to improve slack time by approximately 33%.