Hello. I'm dele.

I'm a product and growth designer solving problems and creating meaningful user experiences related to payments, ecommerce, sustainability and food.

Oladele Akinnusi - Product Experience and Growth Designer
Oladele Akinnusi - Product Experience and Growth Designer

I am thrilled about the possibilities that user and design-driven growth presents for innovation, business transformation and positive change. My design process is centered around understanding the user and their needs, and the deep passion I have for crafting and implementing meaningful design-led product and growth solutions, helps me address these user needs.

Working at the intersection of design, marketing, and product development, I find great satisfaction in meeting and engaging with people that use the products, as it allows me to better understand their needs, gain valuable insights and foster meaningful connections.

These interactions and moments fuel my enthusiasm for creating impactful experiences, and I’m always looking forward to them.

My Approach

My design process is centered around understanding the user and their needs, and the deep passion I have for crafting and implementing meaningful design-led product and growth solutions, helps me address these user needs.

People first, always

The products we build should solve actual user needs. By truly connecting with people and understanding their experiences, we can design solutions that address real problems and deliver meaningful value.

Tell stories, not just data

Behind every user interaction lies a unique story. By understanding their experiences, emotions, and motivations, we can create meaningful connections and craft design solutions that resonate with them on a personal level.

Designing for emotional impact

Design has the power to evoke emotions and shape experiences. By tapping into the emotional aspects of user interactions, we can create products that not only fulfil functional needs but also leave a lasting positive impact on users’ lives.

Co-creation and Collaboration

The best designs are not created in isolation.  A collaborative environment that encourages diverse perspectives and co-creation, leads to more inclusive and user-centered outcomes.

Continuous refinement

Embracing an iterative approach to design and incorporating user insights and data-driven analysis into each iteration, ensures that our designs evolve and improve over time, meeting the ever-changing needs and preferences of our users.

Empathy-Driven Design

We place empathy at the core of the design process by putting ourselves in users’ shoes. This helps in understanding and appreciating their perspectives, anticipate their challenges, emotions, and aspirations, and design with sensitivity and compassion.

Delightful experiences

Adding elements of surprise, delight, and delight to the design helps to create memorable interactions that evoke positive emotions and forge lasting connections with our users. It’s about going beyond functionality and providing delightful experiences for users.

Writing

I am thrilled about the possibilities that user and design-driven growth present for innovation, business transformation, and positive change.