David Ikuye
About David Ikuye
David Ikuye is a Staff Product Designer at Faire, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in product design, having previously held positions at Lyft, IDEO, Google, and frog.
Work at Faire
David Ikuye has been employed at Faire as a Staff Product Designer since 2022. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he contributes to the design and development of products that enhance the user experience for Faire's platform.
Previous Experience at Lyft
Prior to his current position, David worked at Lyft as a Staff Product Designer from 2016 to 2022. During his six years at Lyft, he focused on creating user-centered design solutions that improved the overall functionality and usability of the Lyft app.
Design Roles at IDEO and Google
David Ikuye held a position as a Product Designer at IDEO for six months in 2012, located in Munich, Germany. He also worked at Google as a Product Designer for five months in 2015, also in Munich. These roles contributed to his experience in product design within leading design and technology firms.
Educational Background in Design
David studied at FH Potsdam, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Interface Design. He also attended Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Interaction Design. Additionally, he studied at the Hasso-Plattner-Institut Potsdam, focusing on Design Thinking for 11 months in 2011.
Experience at frog
David worked at frog as a Product Designer from 2013 to 2015. His work involved collaboration on various design projects across Milan and Munich, where he contributed to innovative design solutions in a dynamic team environment.