Top 10 UI/UX Designers in Nigeria's Fintech Space

 

In the fast-growing Nigerian landscape, the laudable success witnessed in the user experience (UX) and product design industry is among the things that are making the country a major hub for startups in Africa, especially with the dynamic improvement in product development, occasioned by highly talented designers that has proven their mettle in the world of FinTech products for the African market and the narratives around them, in recent times.

In this expository report, we will look at some of the outstanding names in UI/UX Designs in Nigeria. Those who have contributed immensely to the industry's growth, even as many of them continue to dominate the creative arena with more innovation through their designs. Our special interest in this edition is in Lekan Osundina, an outstanding UI/UX designer with a proven track record.

Osundina is not just an emerging force in the digital space, he is today among the leading product designers (UI/UX) you can think of in the country and beyond. This natural talent is no doubt among those shaping the future of Fintech user experience in the Nigerian consumer cultural arena and the entire Africa.

Just before we go into what made Lekan unique among competitors, the following professionals have been selected here, in no particular order, as among the best brains in the industry based on their exceptional results in terms of design outputs and motivation for quality delivery that has made them arguably the most sought-after product designers.

In this category is Ire Aderinokun, a reputable software developer of international standards. She has been linked with Eyeo and Bits of Code. She is the Head of Design and Products at Big Cabal.

Prosper Otemuyiwa is an excellent programmer highly regarded in the software development market. A few years ago, GitHub ranked him second among the leading PHP developers globally, a historic software creator with acclaimed successes in Laravel Hackathon Starter Pack and many others.

Also a unique name is Clive Ayonye, a Principal UX Designer at Booking.com. Another distinctive fellow is Oluwatobi Mayowa, a seasoned data-driven UX guru. Worthy of mention also is Damilola Marcus, a great woman Brand Identity Designer of all time.

Another is Ayomide Onasanya, who is making waves at Acumen Digital. Ibrahim Akinpelu is well-known for his award-winning website designs. Not forgetting, of course, Iniobong Udoh, a Senior User Experience Designer at VOLTA, United Kingdom.

The list would not be complete if we did not recognize Kene Udeze of CC Hub and Usable NG. And finally, our enterprising  Lekan Osundina, who is among those currently driving the narratives about creating products that satisfy both the user’s and business requirements at Page Financials.

Like every other creative-minded expert, Lekan’s output shows one who is committed to creating functional and user-friendly designs that will positively take care of local and international technology needs.

Interestingly, Lekan, who began this exciting journey as a graphic designer at Myshayo.com, the earliest tech company that revolutionized the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in Nigeria, has established himself as a trusted brand. After creating remarkable artistic visual designs and soon transitioning into a known Visual Designer at Page Financials, his name has remained on the front burner among stakeholders.

Not too long after, his career metamorphosed into crafting intuitive user interfaces and the smooth experiences led him to a UI/UX designing role in 2020, a journey that has since made his talent a hot global brand in the digital landscape.

Very notable among Lekan Osundina’s numerous achievements is how he managed the redesign of Page Financials company's Loans and Investment web and mobile apps, which resulted in impressive growth in its customer base.

The Fintech world would not also forget, in a hurry, the pivotal role he played in conceptualizing and developing OCTA, a groundbreaking personal finance mobile app that garnered widespread approval.

His visionary approach to UI/UX design is not just to enhance user satisfaction but to always produce tangible business outcomes- the reason industry experts have classed his name among those who have carved a niche for themselves in the software development market.

Respected for his ability to turn complex ideas into simple and stylish designs, Lekan's transformative product designs, you will recall, earned Page Financials multiple accolades at the prestigious Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards for three consecutive years.

 There’s no gainsaying that Lekan has since solidified his reputation as a leader in the field of UI/UX design, mainly for his passionate interest in creating products that are both functional and enterprising.

The good news is that regardless of his proven successes in terms of quality delivery and as a digital solution provider, Lekan has continued to push the boundaries of innovation.

But that is not all because Lekan is also an ardent fan of knowledge transfer, the reason he remains a lifelong tutor at IFBC, where he teaches UI/UX fundamentals to young aspiring designers.