About

Highly skilled UI/UX and Product Designer with a strong foundation in Textile and Graphics Design, leveraging a B.Tech in Industrial Design and ongoing UI/UX certification. Proven ability to translate complex concepts into visually compelling and functional designs, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that meet client specifications and enhance user experience. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams and adapting to evolving design trends, ensuring successful project outcomes and impactful product development.

Work

Creative Lens Studio
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Freelance Textile Designer

Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered high-quality textile designs and patterns for independent fashion designers and marketing platforms, enhancing brand identity and marketability.

Highlights

Collaborated closely with fashion designers to interpret complex design concepts, translating visions into unique and marketable textile patterns.

Developed and delivered a high volume of bespoke textile designs from concept to completion, consistently meeting tight deadlines and exceeding client specifications.

Created distinctive designs for freelance marketing applications like Redbubble and Fiverr, expanding client reach and design portfolio.

4 Primary Schools
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Creative Arts Instructor & Visual Display Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led engaging art and craft programs for over 250 primary school pupils across four schools, fostering creative development and enhancing learning environments.

Highlights

Facilitated weekly art and craft lessons for 250+ pupils (aged 6-12) across 4 schools, customizing curriculum to align with diverse school resources and class sizes.

Designed, produced, and installed over 40 decorative paper board displays (every 3 weeks) for each school, utilizing themed visuals to enhance classroom aesthetics and reinforce learning topics.

Art Lines Studio
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Graphic Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Produced innovative graphic designs for various brands, ensuring client specifications were met and project materials were delivered efficiently.

Highlights

Created new and original graphic designs for multiple brands, successfully translating client specifications and brand identity into compelling visual assets.

Managed project timelines and logistics, ensuring all materials were ordered and delivered on schedule, achieving maximum results and client satisfaction.

United Nigeria Textile Limited (UNTL)
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Assistant Textile to Senior Textile Designer

Marina, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supported the Senior Textile Designer in developing high-quality textile products, managing client relationships, and ensuring production efficiency and quality standards.

Highlights

Collaborated with the production team to ensure timely execution of designs, consistently meeting critical deadlines and delivering high-quality products.

Developed over 50 original surface patterns, meticulously tailored to client specifications, brand identity, and production requirements for size, color, and font.

Managed client relationships, accurately determining project requirements and budgets, while providing expert advice on design style, print production, and timescales.

Contributed to the development and prototyping of new fabric lines, ensuring rigorous quality standards were met for market readiness.

Olabode Oludare Michael

UI/UX & Product Designer | Experienced Textile & Graphics Designer
Ayobo, NG.

Education

ITskills Center / 3MTT Lagos NextGen
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Certificate Program

UI/UX Design

Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON)
Nigeria, Nigeria

Certificate

General Health, Safety, and Environment (GHSE)

Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

B.Tech

Industrial Design (Textile Option)

Undisclosed Institution
Nigeria

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (WEAC, NECO)

General Studies

Skills

Graphics Design
Textile Design and Pattern Creation
Color Theory and Application
Product Development
UI/UX
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
InDesign
An-series
Figma
Creativity and Artistic Vision

Utilized creativity to develop visually appealing designs that exceeded customer expectations..

Adaptability

Proven ability to adapt to changing design trends and customer preferences, ensuring continued success..

Collaboration

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to deliver successful projects..

Attention to Detail

Ability to deliver high-quality designs with precise attention to detail meeting client requirements..