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Man Wearing Blue shirt
Man Wearing Blue shirt

My Story

So, my name is Olajuwon, Juwon—highly prefer Jaiye (which, by the way, means enjoyment in Yoruba, so yes, I’m legally obligated to have a good time).

For the past 10 years, I’ve been creating better design experiences, with the last 5 years solely focused on designing interfaces and, well... convincing clients that whitespace is not "wasted space."

I'd love to say

"Passion brought me here…


Okay it actually did"

I have always been drawn to the world of art and design.


Growing up, I constantly wondered how designs were made ….were the people behind them gods? (I read a lot of Greek mythology, so my imagination ran wild). I was fascinated by how design could communicate ideas, evoke emotions, and shape experiences in everyday life.


By the age of 15, I realised I didn’t just want to admire design, I wanted to be part of the movement shaping the digital world. I designed my first flyer, then another, and soon I was designing for others. But I never imagined design could be a career, not until a life-changing moment led me to embrace it fully.


I started out as a law student, then joined the military, was in the Navy for 3 years (pretty cool times, honest!) before finally realising the only thing i wanted to do was: create beautiful visuals and solve everyday problems through design. After coming back to graphic design I had an offer from a fast-growing startup for a role I had never heard of before: UX/UI Design. Since then, I’ve never looked back.


I partner with brands and innovators to create solutions that are simple, honest, and meaningful. I believe design without intention is just decoration…the real magic happens when strategy, creativity, and human behavior come together,

I love the look on a user's face when they discover an exciting new feature or product.


Beyond my work, I play pool every other weekend and I'm getting pretty good.

I'd love to say

"Passion brought me here…


Okay it actually did"

I have always been drawn to the world of art and design.


Growing up, I constantly wondered how designs were made ….were the people behind them gods? (I read a lot of Greek mythology, so my imagination ran wild). I was fascinated by how design could communicate ideas, evoke emotions, and shape experiences in everyday life.


By the age of 15, I realised I didn’t just want to admire design, I wanted to be part of the movement shaping the digital world. I designed my first flyer, then another, and soon I was designing for others. But I never imagined design could be a career, not until a life-changing moment led me to embrace it fully.


I started out as a law student, then joined the military, was in the Navy for 3 years (pretty cool times, honest!) before finally realising the only thing i wanted to do was: create beautiful visuals and solve everyday problems through design. After coming back to graphic design I had an offer from a fast-growing startup for a role I had never heard of before: UX/UI Design. Since then, I’ve never looked back.


I partner with brands and innovators to create solutions that are simple, honest, and meaningful. I believe design without intention is just decoration…the real magic happens when strategy, creativity, and human behavior come together,

I love the look on a user's face when they discover an exciting new feature or product.


Beyond my work, I play pool every other weekend and I'm getting pretty good.

I'd love to say

"Passion brought me here…


Okay it actually did"

I have always been drawn to the world of art and design.


Growing up, I constantly wondered how designs were made ….were the people behind them gods? (I read a lot of Greek mythology, so my imagination ran wild). I was fascinated by how design could communicate ideas, evoke emotions, and shape experiences in everyday life.


By the age of 15, I realised I didn’t just want to admire design, I wanted to be part of the movement shaping the digital world. I designed my first flyer, then another, and soon I was designing for others. But I never imagined design could be a career, not until a life-changing moment led me to embrace it fully.


I started out as a law student, then joined the military, was in the Navy for 3 years (pretty cool times, honest!) before finally realising the only thing i wanted to do was: create beautiful visuals and solve everyday problems through design. After coming back to graphic design I had an offer from a fast-growing startup for a role I had never heard of before: UX/UI Design. Since then, I’ve never looked back.


I partner with brands and innovators to create solutions that are simple, honest, and meaningful. I believe design without intention is just decoration…the real magic happens when strategy, creativity, and human behavior come together,

I love the look on a user's face when they discover an exciting new feature or product.


Beyond my work, I play pool every other weekend and I'm getting pretty good.

/ Updated 2 Mar 2025

Bits of me

Book

Carnivorous City

Toni Kan

Podcast

How to be a Nigerian -Ep 171

Submarine And A Roach

Show

Scavengers Reign

Netflix

Hobby

Snooker

3 Months This Week

/ 2016 to These Days

SMEDAN, Nigeria

Senior UI Designer

2023 – Present

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), lead the concept and redesign of the agency's new website and other products.

LEVENUP, UK

Product Designer

2022 – 2023

A social entertainment platform for events, clubs and plans in the UK, Worked with the founders to conceptualize and design the company's product from scratch.

IDEATHINKERS, Nigeria

UI Designer

2020 – 2023

Managed and led a team of 3 designers successfully design digital products for client companies (Rein, Patch, InfoData, Aruwa Capital) and the agency's website.

Nigerian Navy

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2017 – 2020

Initiated and delivered multimedia presentations for high-ranking military officials and government agencies, providing impactful visual aids for decision-making processes.

Mindthegap/Google Nigeria (NGO) , Lagos

JNR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2017 – 2020

Designed marketing collaterals, including brochures, posters, and social media graphics, resulting in a 40% increase in community awareness and engagement.

/ Couple Times I Tried to be a CEO

Ventures

PureNote

gift-sharing platform that turns emotions into experiences. PureNote creates personalized digital spaces where heartfelt messages, videos, and surprises come to life.

Darkboard Studios

A creative playground where ideas meet execution. Darkboard Studios specializes in branding, visual storytelling, and digital experiences that challenge the ordinary.

7683 Design Agency

7683 was a human-centered design agency focused on creating intuitive, impactful, and elegant digital experiences that solve real problems. We make things that look good and make sense.

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Skills

Product and Visual Design

I focus on human-centered design to create experiences that are both effective and enjoyable. The same principles I use in product design apply to deck templates, emails, social ads, print materials, and more, ensuring consistency and impact across different formats.

Design Direction

I bring years of experience and a clear vision to every project. From leading design sprints to facilitating critiques and mentoring designers, I help teams create products that are engaging and effective.

UX Strategy

I help businesses turn product ideas into reality with strategic, data-driven plans. Through user research, market analysis, and identifying opportunities, I create clear roadmaps for delivering effective digital experiences.