Hi, I’m Temi 👋🏻 /teh-me/

Designer, No-Code Developer, Educator & Lifelong Learner

My name is Temitope Ogundipe but you may call me Temi. I have 10+ years of experience in design, with the past 5 years focused on digital products.

I’m currently a Product Designer at ALATbyWema (Nigeria’s first fully digital bank).

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At A Glance

Product 
Designer

Brand Designer

No-Code Dev

Design to express, not to impress; continuous ability to use design and technology to make a real difference in people's lives, regardless of their background, is the goal.

—Themmy

My Design Story 🍿

TLDR; Started from 2012 - Present

Graphic design -> Brand design -> Illustrations ->  UX design.

2012

Enrolled in a Computer College for my Diploma in Desktop Publishing. Fell in love with design instead and after graduation, continued my learning via self-taught path.

2013 - 2017

2017

Started working with small businesses as a Freelance graphic designer (with the focus on Print designs such as Calendars, Wedding Invitation Cards, Business Cards)

Niched down into Brand Identity Design

2017-2018

2019

On the quest to find my tech-related calling, I learnt multiple skills along the way. Some of them are: Photography, Illustrations & Iconography.

Tried a 6-month Data Science Internship (It was a disaster).

2019 - 2020

2020

Tried the self-learning path of back-end development, then Front-end development for a while.  Finally, my accidental discovery of UX design.

Transitioned into UX design

2021

Worked on a couple of projects as a freelancer within different industries like Transport, Insurance, Communications.

2022- Till Present

Working as a Product Designer at Wema Bank (The digital bank ALAT by Wema)

What Next???

(Translation: ...My story is not yet complete, my friend🤗)

Meri Picture abhi baakhi mere dosti

My Core Values

Growth Mindset
Flexible Processes
Focus - On my craft and self
Empathy

In Summary

...my beliefs and personal ethics 😊

Why Design?

Expression & Impact: Design for me is a form of expression, be it through aesthetically pleasing interfaces or creating evolving products.

Usability: Ensuring the interaction of users with the product is seamless.

Communication & Branding: This helps inform the audience about a product or service.

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Hobbies

Outside Design?

Binge-watch Bollywood movies.

Read Books

Analyze football matches

Strength Training

Currently learning Korean

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