VISUAL DESIGNER
OBA
AFOLAYAN
My work bridges the gap between aesthetics and strategy, enabling businesses to connect authentically with their audiences.
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.
100%
Marketing Designs
Turning ideas into influence.
100%
Deck Design/UI
Designing clarity with elegance.
90%
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
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
Studio14
September 2023
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.
50+
Projects Completed
70+
Satisfied Clients
50+
Positive Reviews
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.
100%
Branding
100%
Problem Solving
90
Deck Design
100%
Research and Execution
100%
Team Work
100%
Communication
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Lagos, Nigeria