I'm R.O., a product designer currently based in Berlin, Germany.
My design journey began in Nigeria, where I honed my skills as a freelance graphic designer. Curiosity about design's role in technology led me to California, where I first encountered product & UX design while co-learning at 42 Fremont.
After building UX expertise and serving as a visual & UI designer at a biometric SaaS startup the following year, I returned to Ghana.
Returning to Ghana, I embraced the opportunity to be a startup's first product designer. Leveraging my experience, I championed design thinking, fostered cross-functional collaboration, and successfully advocated for a dedicated design team & initiated development of a design system.
Fore more than 2 years, I mentored a team of designers and collaborated across departments, gaining valuable experience in multi-product development, B2B & B2C product development, Insurance tech, Fintech development and ISO 27001 standards.
Now in Berlin, I'm immersed in German culture, learning deutsch (jeden tag) and soaking up the sun (when possible 😅). This international perspective informs my approach to design, allowing me to bring a unique blend of experience and cultural understanding to every project.
Human-centred design
There's always a balance between valuable experiences for people and profitability.
Curiosity & collaboration
I believe great things happen through collaboration among curious people.
Passion & care
My ideal collaborators share a deep commitment to the project, its beneficiaries, and the team.
Brand & product harmony
Quality software experiences are connected and consistent between brand and product identities.
My creative pursuits extend beyond design.
Photography, my daily hobby, flexing my colour, composition and storytelling muscles.
Creating art allows me to experiment with new mediums and approaches, further pushing my design boundaries.
Researching consumer technology keeps me updated on the state of mobile computing, A.I, IoT and smart home tech, fuelling my curiosity in software and experience design.
When I travel, I'm constantly inspired by new experiences and cultures, which I sometimes incorporate into my art and design work.
And of course, exploring new worlds through games provides a refreshing escape.
Where I've excelled
Solving Complex Challenges
Scalable Solutions
People-Focused Design
Process Optimisation
Data-Driven Decisions
Fostering Collaboration
Mentorship and Leadership
Design Systems