Hello, I'm
Àlàbá
Àlàbá Badiru
A Digital Experience Designer who thrives at the intersection of product and brand, weaving identity, story, and emotion into every interaction.
Portfolio
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Skills Highlight
UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, UX Research, Low-code & Vibe-coding Development, Interactions & Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Systems, Product and Design Thinking, Information Mapping, Collaboration and Ownership.
Status
Open to exciting new opportunities—whether it’s for hire or collaboration. Shoot me a message!
Portfolio
'24
Skills Highlight
UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, UX Research, Low-code & Vibe-coding Development, Interactions & Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Systems, Product and Design Thinking, Information Mapping, Collaboration and Ownership.
Status
Open to exciting new opportunities—whether it’s for hire or collaboration. Shoot me a message!
Àlàbá Badiru
Àlàbá Badiru
A Digital Experience Designer who thrives at the intersection of product and brand, weaving identity, story, and emotion into every interaction. Over the last five years, I’ve led cross-platform design solutions and collaborated with design studios globally, designing and shipping solutions in fast-paced, cross-functional environments for big-name clients and high-growth startups.
Projects
What i’ve worked on
Crafting user-focused experiences, driving impactful design decisions with great consideration of empathy and precision. From concept to launch, I contributed to creating intuitive products that resonated with users.
2022
DPO Pay
Successfully redesign the app's UI to match it’s new brand identity, enhance usability, and create a modern, intuitive user interface.
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2024
Carime
Designed a ride-hailing platform that enables riders to share rides with friends and split the costs directly within the app.
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2024
Defijn
Designed and developed a non conventional website for a design agency based in Cape Town, South Africa.
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2021
Raize
Designed a desktop app where you can save, obtain affordable loans, and enjoy exclusive product discounts as a member.
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2023
Maverick City Music
Designed a fan site for Maverick City Music.
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Projects
Selected works
Crafting user-focused experiences, driving impactful design decisions with great consideration of empathy and precision.
2025
KTI Logistics Portal
Improving the efficiency and transparency of a growing logistics company in the heart of Lagos
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2022
DPO Pay
Request and process payment on-the-go using your mobile phone as a business owner.
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2024
Carime
A ride sharing experience that enables old/new friends split cost of trips directly within the app with no hassle.
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2024
Defijn
End to end experiential and conversion focused website redesign and development for a global African design agency.
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2023
Maverick City Music
Designed a fan site for Maverick City Music.
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2022
Everest Golf
Improve your Golf game using advanced statistics and data-driven insights.
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2025
KTI Logistics Portal
Improving the efficiency and transparency of a growing logistics company in the heart of Lagos
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2022
DPO Pay
Request and process payment on-the-go using your mobile phone as a business owner.
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2024
Carime
A ride sharing experience that enables old/new friends split cost of trips directly within the app with no hassle.
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Other Fun Stuff :)
When I'm not working on client projects or at the gym, I’m either learning more 3D design, immersing myself in experimental work, making art, or taking random pictures and videos.
About me
my story
Chapter I: Background
Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, I grew up with a deep passion for arts and culture. This culture; valuing respect, honesty, and teamwork, helped shape me into a team player who is open and understands the life of everyday people. Enabling me to approach design with a unique perspective, blending empathy and creativity.
My design journey started from doodling in my notebooks in Primary school, which transformed into what has now become my passion to create inclusive, human-centered products. I’ve had the opportunity to work with forward-thinking teams at YesChef, Defijn, YUX Design Agency tackling projects that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
Beyond design, I’m an explorer at heart. My design philosophy reflects this adventurous spirit always pushing the boundaries, always learning, and growing. My design ethos? Bold, cultural, prestigious, clean, and crafted with intention.
Chapter II: Focus
Crafting experiences that work for everyone—whether it’s a seamless UI or a solution that connects deeply with users. I thrive on empathy, always listening to users, and finding ways to make technology accessible and impactful.
Areas I'm currently exploring are; Product Design, Interaction Design, Art Direction, 3D Design, Website Design, Webflow Development, Motion Design, and AR/VR Design. *This goes without saying that I'm open to new and exciting areas not listed above. If you have something interesting in mind, feel free to reach out.
Chapter III: Approach
My approach is rooted in a set
of guiding principles that ensure the best outcome for every project: collaboration, ownership, honesty, and consistency. I like bringing my creative mind to design projects, allowing me to generate unique ideas and stay open-minded (the feeling you get looking at a blank canvas).
To remain relevant and up to any task that might come my way, I make sure to get new inputs everyday through continuous life exploration, learning, and asking questions.
Chapter IV: Resume
A product designer with almost half a decade experience, honoured to work with design agencies.
TreeStock
Senior UX Designer / Hybrid, Sheffield, UK
2026
YesChef Studio
Experience Designer / Remote, San Francisco, CA , US
2025 - 2026
Freelance Creative Designer & Webflow Developer
Remote, Global
2024 - 2025
Defijn Digital Product Agency
Product Designer / Remote, Cape Town, S.A
2022 - 2024
YUX Design Agency
UX/UI Designer / Remote, Dakar, Senegal
2020 - 2021
Chapter V: Fun facts
I find inspiration in music, nature, fashion, advertising, and some random stuff. I love going to the gym, watching anime, basketball, architecture, sci-fi movies, cooking, getting lost in nature, and having fun on a Friday night.
Oh, yeah, I'm also 6’2” and left-handed (well, they say we are ‘ambidextrous’).
Àlàbá
(do - do - mi)
History
Orúko Àmútọ̀runwá - ‘Destiny Names’, (names assumed to be brought from heaven).
Meaning
The meaning of Àlàbá is "second child born after twins". Children named Àlàbá are often virtuous and polished.
Àlàbá
(do - do - mi)
History
Orúko Àmútọ̀runwá - ‘Destiny Names’, (names assumed to be brought from heaven).
Meaning
The meaning of Àlàbá is "second child born after twins". Children named Àlàbá are often virtuous and polished.
Get in touch
Let's create something memorable together!
I'm always open to some exciting opportunities, whether for hire or collaboration. Drop me a message!
Credits
Paul Ajayi
Kehinde Badiru
John Wright