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ABOUT ME.
Hi, I'm Bukunmi – Oluwabukunmi David Isijola if we're being formal. My story started with Computer Science in Nigeria, where I was supposed to become a 'proper' software engineer. Plot twist: I kept fixating on how much better interfaces could look if someone actually cared. While my classmates were optimizing algorithms, I was mentally redesigning our university portal and wondering why digital experiences had to be so... ugly.

The lightbulb moment came when I realized I didn't have to choose between loving beautiful design and understanding how things actually work under the hood. Turns out, being the designer who speaks developer is exactly what most teams desperately need.

Fast forward 4+ years: I've helped fintech platforms serving 10K+ users turn complex financial chaos into experiences that actually make sense. Based in Cambridge, bridging that eternal gap between "wouldn't it be cool if..." and "here's exactly how we build it."
Here's what separates me from other designers: I prototype in code, not just Figma. This means I'm thinking about API constraints, loading states, and mobile performance while designing, not after. My approach combines thorough user research with rapid prototyping, always keeping business goals in focus.
I've specialized in fintech and SaaS products, where complex information needs to be digestible and trustworthy. Recent work includes transforming an investment platform with 30% satisfaction improvements and redesigning trading applications for both novice and expert users. What excites me most is turning complex problems into simple, elegant solutions that users intuitively understand.
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My development expertise is my competitive advantage. With front-end experience and a solid understanding of technical constraints, I create designs that developers can actually build efficiently. This technical perspective helps me make smarter design decisions early, reducing back-and-forth and ensuring pixel-perfect implementations.
I've built responsive web applications, contributed to complex API integration, and optimized user interfaces for performance. This dual expertise means I can prototype functional solutions, not just pretty mockups. When I hand off designs, developers don't come back with 'this is impossible' – they come back with shipping dates.
In November 2024, I launched Artbox Studio to stay sharp while seeking the right full-time UX role. Running my own consultancy has taught me project management, stakeholder communication, and the importance of delivering work that drives real business results, not just wins design awards. While I've enjoyed the entrepreneurial experience, I'm specifically looking for a UX role at an established company where I can focus on product work, collaborate with strong teams, and contribute to meaningful growth.
MY READS.
Google's comprehensive UX program that taught me the fundamentals of user-centered design thinking. This course solidified my understanding of design research, wireframing, prototyping, and testing methodologies. What I loved most was the emphasis on real-world application and iterative design processes that I still use in every project today.
An in-depth course that elevated my Figma skills and design system thinking. Neagoie's practical approach to both web and mobile design helped me understand responsive design principles and component-based design workflows. The course's focus on real-world projects and industry best practices directly improved how I approach design handoffs and maintain consistency across platforms.
This course transformed how I think about micro-interactions and animation in user interfaces. Learning to create meaningful motion graphics and transitions in Figma helped me communicate user flows more effectively and add polish to my designs. The skills from this course now influence how I prototype interactions and collaborate with developers on animation specifications.
The classic usability bible that changed how I approach web design. Krug's principles of intuitive navigation and reducing cognitive load became core to my design philosophy. This book taught me that the best interfaces are invisible—users should accomplish their goals without having to think about how to use the interface itself.
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