Writing & Talks
Essays, conference talks, and conversations on product design, fintech, emerging markets, and building in Africa.
- 15/01/24EssayFrom design to product leadership: what the transition actually looks like
An honest account of operating at the intersection of design, product, and technology in fast-moving, operationally complex environments.
- 20/09/22EssayTrust design in fintech: what Nigerian users taught me about friction
How designing for Mular and Earlybean shaped my thinking on when friction is the product.
- 07/03/22EssayThe interface is where the problem becomes visible, not where it begins
Why senior product design work requires understanding systems, not just screens.
- 14/08/21EssayDesigning for offline-first: what education taught me about resilience
Lessons from building Kolibri — a platform that had to work in schools with no reliable internet across 200+ countries.
- 11/04/21TalkBuilding in Africa: design patterns the mainstream ignores
Talk on African market-specific UX patterns — from data-light experiences to culturally-resonant iconography.