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VISUAL DESIGNER

OBA

AFOLAYAN

My work bridges the gap between aesthetics and strategy, enabling businesses to connect authentically with their audiences.

MY RESUME

ABOUT

I’m Oba Afolayan, a passionate creative designer from Africa specializing in crafting simple, functional, and timeless designs that help brands thrive in a competitive, global market. My work bridges the gap between aesthetics and strategy, enabling businesses to connect authentically with their audiences.

With experience partnering with individual businesses, tech companies, agencies and startups worldwide, I excel in creating impactful brand identities, designing user-centered digital platforms, and bringing innovative ideas to life. From startups to established brands, I believe in the power of thoughtful design to tell compelling stories and solve real-world problems.

Branding

Crafting identities with impact.

95%

Branding

Crafting identities with impact.

95%

Branding

Crafting identities with impact.

95%

Marketing Designs

Turning ideas into influence.

92%

Marketing Designs

Turning ideas into influence.

92%

Marketing Designs

Turning ideas into influence.

92%

Deck Design/UI

Designing clarity with elegance.

90%

Deck Design/UI

Designing clarity with elegance.

90%

Deck Design/UI

Designing clarity with elegance.

90%

PROJECTS

Verge

Zesful Branding Project

Nexora

Risey.ai

Risey.ai

Risey.ai

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer

Tonnit Designs (Dubai)

August 2021 - September 2021

I worked at Tonnit Designs as a graphic design intern who helps create social media designs for top financial companies and work on Logo designs for startups and established business. Working with Tonnit gave me an insight on communication between an employer and employee

Graphic Designer

Tonnit Designs (Dubai)

August 2021 - September 2021

Graphic Designer

Tonnit Designs (Dubai)

August 2021 - September 2021

Brand Designer

StudioRipe

Sept 2024 - Dec 2025

As a brand designer at StudioRipe, I collaborated with the team to design brand identities, visual systems, and marketing assets that helped brands communicate clearly and consistently.

Brand Designer

StudioRipe

Sept 2024 - Dec 2025

As a brand designer at StudioRipe, I collaborated with the team to design brand identities, visual systems, and marketing assets that helped brands communicate clearly and consistently.

Brand Designer

StudioRipe

Sept 2024 - Dec 2025

As a brand designer at StudioRipe, I collaborated with the team to design brand identities, visual systems, and marketing assets that helped brands communicate clearly and consistently.

Brand Designer (Contract)

Lagos Street Art Festival

October 2025 - December 2025

I worked as the brand designer for Lagos Street Art Festival, crafting a bold visual identity that captured the energy of street culture, creativity, and Lagos’ vibrant art scene across digital and physical touchpoints.

Brand Designer (Contract)

Lagos Street Art Festival

October 2025 - December 2025

Brand Designer (Contract)

Lagos Street Art Festival

October 2025 - December 2025

Brand Designer

Studio14

September 2023 - Present

As the Brand Designer, I'm the custodian of the company’s brand assets and responsible for delivering audiovisuals that align with the company’s brand guidelines.

Brand Designer

Studio14

September 2023 - Present

As the Brand Designer, I'm the custodian of the company’s brand assets and responsible for delivering audiovisuals that align with the company’s brand guidelines.

Brand Designer

Studio14

September 2023 - Present

As the Brand Designer, I'm the custodian of the company’s brand assets and responsible for delivering audiovisuals that align with the company’s brand guidelines.

400+

Projects Completed

400+

Projects Completed

400+

Projects Completed

200+

Satisfied Clients

200+

Satisfied Clients

200+

Satisfied Clients

100+

Positive Reviews

100+

Positive Reviews

100+

Positive Reviews

BRANDING
DECK DESIGN
MARKETING DESIGN
UI DESIGN

BRANDING
DECK DESIGN
MARKETING DESIGN
UI DESIGN

EDUCATION

B.A. Philosophy

Obafemi Awolowo University

2017 - 2023

A critical thinker who analyzes ideas, asks deep questions, and makes sense of complex concepts to understand the world and communicate clearly.

B.A. Philosophy

Obafemi Awolowo University

2017 - 2023

A critical thinker who analyzes ideas, asks deep questions, and makes sense of complex concepts to understand the world and communicate clearly.

B.A. Philosophy

Obafemi Awolowo University

2017 - 2023

A critical thinker who analyzes ideas, asks deep questions, and makes sense of complex concepts to understand the world and communicate clearly.

Diploma of Education

Local Government Studies

2016 - 2018

I understand how local administrations work, help improve community development, and know how to manage public resources and policies to create positive change at the grassroots level.

Diploma of Education

Local Government Studies

2016 - 2018

I understand how local administrations work, help improve community development, and know how to manage public resources and policies to create positive change at the grassroots level.

Diploma of Education

Local Government Studies

2016 - 2018

I understand how local administrations work, help improve community development, and know how to manage public resources and policies to create positive change at the grassroots level.

95%

Branding

95%

Branding

95%

Branding

99%

Problem Solving

99%

Problem Solving

99%

Problem Solving

92%

Deck Design

92%

Deck Design

92%

Deck Design

95%

Research and Execution

95%

Research and Execution

95%

Research and Execution

100%

Team Work

100%

Team Work

100%

Team Work

90%

Communication

90%

Communication

90%

Communication

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Are You Impressed? Let’s work together

Want us to work on a project together, I promise I'm a lot of fun to work with.

Lagos, Nigeria

obaafolayann@gmail.com