Kola Ojoodide
About Kola Ojoodide
Kola Ojoodide is a Senior Product Designer currently working at Canonical, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in product design across several companies. He is also an active speaker and writer, and he mentors junior designers.
Work at Meaningful Gigs
Kola Ojoodide currently holds the position of Senior Product Designer at Meaningful Gigs, where he has been employed since 2023. In this role, he focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop design solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Kola Ojoodide worked as a Senior Product Designer at Bento from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Product Designer at FairMoney from 2021 to 2022 and at Venture Garden Group from 2020 to 2021. His experience in these positions has contributed to his expertise in product design and user interface development.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Kola Ojoodide studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Lagos, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. He also completed O'level Sciences & Technology at King's College Lagos. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his design work.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Kola Ojoodide is actively involved in mentoring junior designers through ADPList, where he offers guidance and support without charge. He also shares his knowledge by giving talks and writing articles related to design, contributing to the broader design community.
Current Role at Canonical
Kola Ojoodide has been working as a Product Designer at Canonical since 2023. In this role, he focuses on interfaces, web and design systems, and design operations. His work aims to create effective design solutions that align with Canonical's mission and values.