I’m all about crafting stunning products that don’t just look good —they actually make people’s lives easier and better

I’m all about crafting stunning products that don’t just look good —they actually make people’s lives easier and better

I’m all about crafting stunning products that don’t just look good —they actually make people’s lives easier and better

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7 years

7 years

7 years

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Manchester, UK

Manchester, UK

Manchester, UK

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Available

Available

Available

With nearly a decade under my belt, I’ve been busy collaborating with brands, shaping digital products, and designing immersive experiences that truly connect.

With nearly a decade under my belt, I’ve been busy collaborating with brands, shaping digital products, and designing immersive experiences that truly connect.

With nearly a decade under my belt, I’ve been busy collaborating with brands, shaping digital products, and designing immersive experiences that truly connect.

Growing up in 🇳🇬, I was that kid who always had a pencil in hand. Drawing was my escape, my passion. Watching my sketches light up the faces of family and friends was pure magic. That’s where it all began—my obsession with art gradually evolved into a love for design. Early on, I jumped into graphic design and never looked back.

Everything started to align when I got to university. I landed my first paid gig doing what I loved, turning my hobby into a real job. I still feel incredibly lucky for that, 

But, I was hungry for more

My passion for design deepened, and during my bachelor’s, I started attending (and even hosting) meetups and conferences. That’s when I decided to pivot from graphic design to user experience design. It opened up a whole new world, letting me explore how users interact with digital products on a deeper level.

What happened next could fill a whole book, but I’ll keep it brief.


After graduating, I made a big move to Lagos, knowing it was the place to be if I wanted to do my best work. I started off staying with my aunt and came across an internship called HNG. I went all in, graduated as the top designer in my cohort, which led to my first job in the Nigerian tech space. In my two years there, I was honored as the best designer at the company. But I didn’t stop there. I switched jobs, gained more experience, and embraced new cultures, meeting incredible people along the way.


I’ve been lucky to work with inspiring clients, partners, and managers across industries like hospitality, education, finance, e-commerce, gaming, and entertainment. Each one brought a fresh perspective that continues to influence my approach.


Ultimately, I’ve come to see design as the study of people. Trends may shift, but it’s always about understanding and evolving with users’ needs. That’s what keeps me passionate.

Growing up in 🇳🇬, I was that kid who always had a pencil in hand. Drawing was my escape, my passion. Watching my sketches light up the faces of family and friends was pure magic. That’s where it all began—my obsession with art gradually evolved into a love for design. Early on, I jumped into graphic design and never looked back.

Everything started to align when I got to university. I landed my first paid gig doing what I loved, turning my hobby into a real job. I still feel incredibly lucky for that, 

But, I was hungry for more

My passion for design deepened, and during my bachelor’s, I started attending (and even hosting) meetups and conferences. That’s when I decided to pivot from graphic design to user experience design. It opened up a whole new world, letting me explore how users interact with digital products on a deeper level.

What happened next could fill a whole book, but I’ll keep it brief.


After graduating, I made a big move to Lagos, knowing it was the place to be if I wanted to do my best work. I started off staying with my aunt and came across an internship called HNG. I went all in, graduated as the top designer in my cohort, which led to my first job in the Nigerian tech space. In my two years there, I was honored as the best designer at the company. But I didn’t stop there. I switched jobs, gained more experience, and embraced new cultures, meeting incredible people along the way.


I’ve been lucky to work with inspiring clients, partners, and managers across industries like hospitality, education, finance, e-commerce, gaming, and entertainment. Each one brought a fresh perspective that continues to influence my approach.


Ultimately, I’ve come to see design as the study of people. Trends may shift, but it’s always about understanding and evolving with users’ needs. That’s what keeps me passionate.

Growing up in 🇳🇬, I was that kid who always had a pencil in hand. Drawing was my escape, my passion. Watching my sketches light up the faces of family and friends was pure magic. That’s where it all began—my obsession with art gradually evolved into a love for design. Early on, I jumped into graphic design and never looked back.

Everything started to align when I got to university. I landed my first paid gig doing what I loved, turning my hobby into a real job. I still feel incredibly lucky for that, 

But, I was hungry for more

My passion for design deepened, and during my bachelor’s, I started attending (and even hosting) meetups and conferences. That’s when I decided to pivot from graphic design to user experience design. It opened up a whole new world, letting me explore how users interact with digital products on a deeper level.

What happened next could fill a whole book, but I’ll keep it brief.


After graduating, I made a big move to Lagos, knowing it was the place to be if I wanted to do my best work. I started off staying with my aunt and came across an internship called HNG. I went all in, graduated as the top designer in my cohort, which led to my first job in the Nigerian tech space. In my two years there, I was honored as the best designer at the company. But I didn’t stop there. I switched jobs, gained more experience, and embraced new cultures, meeting incredible people along the way.


I’ve been lucky to work with inspiring clients, partners, and managers across industries like hospitality, education, finance, e-commerce, gaming, and entertainment. Each one brought a fresh perspective that continues to influence my approach.


Ultimately, I’ve come to see design as the study of people. Trends may shift, but it’s always about understanding and evolving with users’ needs. That’s what keeps me passionate.

.work experience

.work experience

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2022-Now

Pugpig - London, UK

London, UK

Lead Product Designer

At Pugpig, a leading digital publishing platform, I lead product design, crafting user-centric solutions for how users consume content onmobile apps, websites, and digital archives.

2022-Now

Pugpig - London, UK

London, UK

Lead Product Designer

At Pugpig, a leading digital publishing platform, I lead product design, crafting user-centric solutions for how users consume content onmobile apps, websites, and digital archives.

2022-Now

Pugpig - London, UK

London, UK

Lead Product Designer

At Pugpig, a leading digital publishing platform, I lead product design, crafting user-centric solutions for how users consume content onmobile apps, websites, and digital archives.

2022 — Now

Roqqu

Lagos, Nigeria

Lead Design Contractor

At Roqqu, a regulated digital asset platform, I work as a contractor, leading the design team to create user-centric experiences for crypto trading and payment services across Europe and Africa.

2022 — Now

Roqqu

Lagos, Nigeria

Lead Design Contractor

At Roqqu, a regulated digital asset platform, I work as a contractor, leading the design team to create user-centric experiences for crypto trading and payment services across Europe and Africa.

2022 — Now

Roqqu

Lagos, Nigeria

Lead Design Contractor

At Roqqu, a regulated digital asset platform, I work as a contractor, leading the design team to create user-centric experiences for crypto trading and payment services across Europe and Africa.

2021-2023

Modus Create

Virginia, United States

UX Designer

At Modus Create, a digital consulting agency, I led design projects as a contractor. I was matched with clients to tackle their UX challenges, creating user-focused solutions to enhance their digital products.

2021-2023

Modus Create

Virginia, United States

UX Designer

At Modus Create, a digital consulting agency, I led design projects as a contractor. I was matched with clients to tackle their UX challenges, creating user-focused solutions to enhance their digital products.

2021-2023

Modus Create

Virginia, United States

UX Designer

At Modus Create, a digital consulting agency, I led design projects as a contractor. I was matched with clients to tackle their UX challenges, creating user-focused solutions to enhance their digital products.

2020-2022

Tangerine Africa

Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Product Designer

I led design efforts to digitize their financial products, creating seamless user experiences and optimizing digital customer journeys.

2020-2022

Tangerine Africa

Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Product Designer

I led design efforts to digitize their financial products, creating seamless user experiences and optimizing digital customer journeys.

2020-2022

Tangerine Africa

Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Product Designer

I led design efforts to digitize their financial products, creating seamless user experiences and optimizing digital customer journeys.

2018-2022

Softcom

Lagos, Nigeria

Product Design Lead

I improved user experiences on Eyowo, Softcom’s digital banking platform, streamlining payments and financial services for easy access via phone numbers.

2018-2022

Softcom

Lagos, Nigeria

Product Design Lead

I improved user experiences on Eyowo, Softcom’s digital banking platform, streamlining payments and financial services for easy access via phone numbers.

2018-2022

Softcom

Lagos, Nigeria

Product Design Lead

I improved user experiences on Eyowo, Softcom’s digital banking platform, streamlining payments and financial services for easy access via phone numbers.

  • I have again enjoyed Jaykay's design skills over the last 6 months. PS don't ask me anywhere near as many questions as they used to, thank you and it's super helpful to get reliable opinions about what we should do to address problems in a way that's best for our users, rather than what's easiest, or best for us.

    Benji Weiser

    Product Manager (Pugpig)

  • Jaykay stands out for sure because of his passion and work ethic. I appreciate his contributions and the ‘I’ll get it done attitude.’

    His unwavering confidence in his ability to complete tasks has been invaluable, even when faced with ambiguous client expectations and moments of uncertainty.


    Clara Shushunov

    UX Researcher (Modus)

  • Jaykay seamlessly combines design talent with all-round professionalism. It was a pleasure working with him, and I highly recommend.





    Charles Dairo

    CEO CKDIGITAL

  • Jaykay's dedication to design is evident and truly inspiring. The eagerness to tackle the steep learning curve at Pugpig and adapt to feedback stands out. Embracing the Pugpig Design Kit seamlessly showcases flexibility and a commitment to excellence.



    Harry Phillips

    Head of Product (Pugpig)

  • Jaykay is a highly talented product designer, known for his remarkable creativity and ease of collaboration.






    Christian Nwamba

    Senior Advocacy Amazon

  • I want to congratulate Jaykay for his outstanding work on the Money Map Project. Jaykay, your design skills are phenomenal, and it’s evident that you’ve listened to our feedback and responded with creativity and precision.



    Elton Vecchietti

    Director UX (Modus)

  • To my design fellow Jaykay for making great designs on short notice to communicate our vision to the client and win our trust and credibility with them once again. It’s great to have control over design strategy and it’s great to impress stakeholders with our expertise again and again.


    Dmytro Kovalenko

    UX Designer (Modus)

  • Big kudos to our exceptional designer, for taking charge during today’s client call with finesse. His professionalism and meticulous note-taking ensured both teams’ seamless and productive interaction. JayKay, you’re truly a standout!



    Kristina Munderovski

    Project Manager (Modus)

  • Jaykay's work always makes me happy! I love that I can provide an idea/task and Jaykay works his magic for me.






    Sponge Fairhurst

    Head of Engineering (Pugpig)

Testimonials From Peers & Coworkers

Here are a few kind words people have to say about collaborating and solving problems with me.

Some brands I've worked with…

  • I have again enjoyed Jaykay's design skills over the last 6 months. PS don't ask me anywhere near as many questions as they used to, thank you and it's super helpful to get reliable opinions about what we should do to address problems in a way that's best for our users, rather than what's easiest, or best for us.

    Benji Weiser

    Product Manager (Pugpig)

  • Jaykay stands out for sure because of his passion and work ethic. I appreciate his contributions and the ‘I’ll get it done attitude.’

    His unwavering confidence in his ability to complete tasks has been invaluable, even when faced with ambiguous client expectations and moments of uncertainty.


    Clara Shushunov

    UX Researcher (Modus)

  • Jaykay seamlessly combines design talent with all-round professionalism. It was a pleasure working with him, and I highly recommend.





    Charles Dairo

    CEO CKDIGITAL

  • Jaykay's dedication to design is evident and truly inspiring. The eagerness to tackle the steep learning curve at Pugpig and adapt to feedback stands out. Embracing the Pugpig Design Kit seamlessly showcases flexibility and a commitment to excellence.



    Harry Phillips

    Head of Product (Pugpig)

  • Jaykay is a highly talented product designer, known for his remarkable creativity and ease of collaboration.






    Christian Nwamba

    Senior Advocacy Amazon

  • I want to congratulate Jaykay for his outstanding work on the Money Map Project. Jaykay, your design skills are phenomenal, and it’s evident that you’ve listened to our feedback and responded with creativity and precision.



    Elton Vecchietti

    Director UX (Modus)

  • To my design fellow Jaykay for making great designs on short notice to communicate our vision to the client and win our trust and credibility with them once again. It’s great to have control over design strategy and it’s great to impress stakeholders with our expertise again and again.


    Dmytro Kovalenko

    UX Designer (Modus)

  • Big kudos to our exceptional designer, for taking charge during today’s client call with finesse. His professionalism and meticulous note-taking ensured both teams’ seamless and productive interaction. JayKay, you’re truly a standout!



    Kristina Munderovski

    Project Manager (Modus)

  • Jaykay's work always makes me happy! I love that I can provide an idea/task and Jaykay works his magic for me.






    Sponge Fairhurst

    Head of Engineering (Pugpig)

Testimonials From Peers & Coworkers

Here are a few kind words people have to say about collaborating and solving

problems with me.

Some brands I've worked with…

  • I have again enjoyed Jaykay's design skills over the last 6 months. PS don't ask me anywhere near as many questions as they used to, thank you and it's super helpful to get reliable opinions about what we should do to address problems in a way that's best for our users, rather than what's easiest, or best for us.

    Benji Weiser

    Product Manager (Pugpig)

  • Jaykay stands out for sure because of his passion and work ethic. I appreciate his contributions and the ‘I’ll get it done attitude.’

    His unwavering confidence in his ability to complete tasks has been invaluable, even when faced with ambiguous client expectations and moments of uncertainty.


    Clara Shushunov

    UX Researcher (Modus)

  • Jaykay seamlessly combines design talent with all-round professionalism. It was a pleasure working with him, and I highly recommend.





    Charles Dairo

    CEO CKDIGITAL

  • Jaykay's dedication to design is evident and truly inspiring. The eagerness to tackle the steep learning curve at Pugpig and adapt to feedback stands out. Embracing the Pugpig Design Kit seamlessly showcases flexibility and a commitment to excellence.



    Harry Phillips

    Head of Product (Pugpig)

  • Jaykay is a highly talented product designer, known for his remarkable creativity and ease of collaboration.






    Christian Nwamba

    Senior Advocacy Amazon

  • I want to congratulate Jaykay for his outstanding work on the Money Map Project. Jaykay, your design skills are phenomenal, and it’s evident that you’ve listened to our feedback and responded with creativity and precision.



    Elton Vecchietti

    Director UX (Modus)

  • To my design fellow Jaykay for making great designs on short notice to communicate our vision to the client and win our trust and credibility with them once again. It’s great to have control over design strategy and it’s great to impress stakeholders with our expertise again and again.


    Dmytro Kovalenko

    UX Designer (Modus)

  • Big kudos to our exceptional designer, for taking charge during today’s client call with finesse. His professionalism and meticulous note-taking ensured both teams’ seamless and productive interaction. JayKay, you’re truly a standout!



    Kristina Munderovski

    Project Manager (Modus)

  • Jaykay's work always makes me happy! I love that I can provide an idea/task and Jaykay works his magic for me.






    Sponge Fairhurst

    Head of Engineering (Pugpig)

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