Damilola Yusuf

Product Designer | UI/UX Specialist

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3 Adetoyese Street Ojodu Lagos State, Ojodu, Lagos state, Nigeria

About

Highly analytical and creative Product Designer and UI/UX Specialist with a strong foundation in Computer Science, experienced in developing intuitive digital solutions. Proven ability to enhance user engagement and satisfaction by leveraging user research, prototyping, and front-end development skills. Passionate about translating complex requirements into seamless, high-impact user experiences that drive measurable results.

Work Experience

Instructor

ALGORITHMIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROGRAMMING (RUSSIA)

Jan 2025 - Present

Led engaging programming and design lessons for children and teens, fostering logical thinking and creativity through interactive projects and personalized support.

  • Designed and delivered engaging programming and design curricula for children and teens, utilizing the Algorithmics platform to foster logical thinking and creativity.
  • Provided personalized technical support and real-time troubleshooting for coding exercises, ensuring student comprehension and successful project completion.
  • Integrated gamification techniques and adapted lessons to diverse learning styles, significantly boosting student engagement and retention in programming and design.
  • Collaborated effectively with parents and guardians to provide regular student progress updates, ensuring transparent communication and a supportive learning environment.
  • Continuously enhanced pedagogical methods by participating in ongoing training, staying updated on evolving programming tools and educational technologies.

Education

Software Engineering

African Leadership University: ALX

Aug 2023 - Jan 2025

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Product Design

Incubator Nigeria

May 2024 - Jun 2024

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Computer Science

African Leadership University: ALX

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Certificates

Certificate in Workforce Collaboration and Development (YALI)

YALI

Sep 2024

UI/UX Certificate - 3MTT Nigeria

3MTT Nigeria

Jul 2024

Certification in Product Design

Industry Certification Body

Jun 2024

Projects

Artisan Marketplace App

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024

Conceptualized and designed a marketplace application connecting clients with local artisans, streamlining the process of sourcing skilled services.

Bill Payment App

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

Designed and developed an interactive mobile application aimed at enhancing learning experiences for students at an educational center.

Languages

English

Skills

Product Design & UX/UI

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch
  • InVision
  • Framer
  • Marvel
  • User Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Prototyping
  • Wireframing
  • User Empathy
  • Design-Driven Mindset
  • Design Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Architecture
  • User Flows
  • Journey Mapping

Front-End Development

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript

Tools & Collaboration

  • Miro
  • Notion
  • Slack

Graphic Design

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator

Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Attention to Details
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Prioritization
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Adaptability

Emotional intelligence