Lami’s Note
My name is Olamide (Lami) Williams. I am a product designer based in Lagos, Nigeria.
My goal in tech is to design and create solutions that will drive positive change in society. I am avidly interested in web accessibility, health, data visualization, and artificial intelligence.
One of my favourite aspects of design is talking to users and discovering what they need a product to do for them. It’s always a delight to interpret their needs into the language of shapes, spacing, typography, and colours. I like to explore bold, colorful aesthetics that give personality to brands.
In my professional journey, I’ve developed a diverse skill set.
Working in a product company also allowed me experience product design across it’s various life cycle. I also learned how to create a product from start to launch and I am particularly proud of Panda. In my current role as a designer and lead at Helloword, I have hone my planning, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Design has taught me the value of attention to detail and its profound impact on user experiences. I’ve also taken on leadership roles that Additionally, collaborating with international teams has broadened my ability to communicate effectively and work across borders.
As an ex-freelance writer, I honed creative writing skills through writing across various topics. Then, I took a dive into technical writing and learned how to break down complex technical stuff and explain it in plain language through design notes and research documents.
I believe I’d be a valuable addition to your team. Explore my projects to see how I’ve applied these skills in my case studies. I’m actively seeking on-site or remote opportunities and will love to hear from you and discuss how we can work together.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email or LinkedIn! Also, do you want to see my CV?
I like to write, design, create things, and love people. These are reflected in my mantra “Paint, Pen, and Passion”, which I displayed in my lil workstation so that when I look at them, I remember what I am really after.
I’m doing something REALLLYYY exciting at the moment. It’s called my Mind Garden. You should totally check it out!
Some possibly cool things about me:
- I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I loooooveee the colour pink!
- I enjoy volunteering because it impacts people positively and makes me feel fufiled.
- My favourite food is currently yam and egg.
- I’m an academic who like to do academic stuff and run after academic pursuits.
- I like being deliberately extra for no reason other than BeCaUSe 🐔
Where I’ve worked
Helloworld
(Oct 2023 – Ongoing)
Designer, Studio Lead
Paystack
(Feb 2023 – Sept 2023)
Product Designer
Freelance
(Oct 2020 – Ongoing)
Product Designer
Areas of Expertises
Tools
Figma, FigJam, Whimsical, Miro, WordPress, SquareSpace, Adobe XD, GitHub, Notion, Google (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides), Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Shortcut, Adobe Premiere Pro
Technical Skills
User Interface Design, User Experience (UX), Web Design, Mobile Design, Responsive Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Research, Data Analysis, Product Management, Agile, SEO Content Writing, Proofreading/Editing
Transferable Skills
Organization and Planning, Teamwork, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Analytical Reasoning, Listening, Adaptability
This is what I look like on most days
Beyond Product Design, I contribute to technological and societal development
Graphic Designer, She Code Africa (Asaba)
(Oct 2022 – Present)
She Code Africa is an organization that empowers females in the tech field throughout Africa.
Learn more about She Code Africa here
Contributor, Contributor, Community Health Analytics Open Source Software (CHAOSS)
(June 2022 – Present)
CHAOSS is a Linux Foundation project focused on creating analytics and metrics to help define community health.
Learn more about CHAOSS.
Product Design Tutor, Codevixens Academy
(February, 2023 to June 2023)
Codevixens Academy is a female-focused tech academy focused on mentoring women to learn and grow in tech-related fields
Learn more about Codevixens.
Member, Building Nations Initiative
(March, 2018 – Present)
BNI is a youth-led youth work organization dedicated to empowering young individuals as catalysts for positive change in their communities through education, engagement, and advocacy.
Learn more about BNI.
Member, OneAfricanChild (OAC)
(March, 2018 – Present)
OneAfricanChild Foundation for Creative Learning is dedicated to supporting African children in marginalized communities, one child at a time. We believe in raising proactive agents of change in local communities.
Learn more about OAC.
Project Manager, Zuri + Ingressive for Good Training
(June, 2021 – September 2021)
A remote, beginner-friendly program in coding providing free education and mentorship for aspiring tech professionals
Person of Contact, She Code Africa Summer Code Camp, 2021
(August, 2021)
The She Code Africa Summer Code Camp is targeted at High school girls from across Africa to stimulate and nurture their interests in STEM. The participants aged (10-18 years) are hosted by accomplished African women in STEM through a series of fun and engaging activities and events, all for free.
Learn more about She Code Africa here
When I’m not designing interfaces, I like to...
Tend to my mind garden
Do academic stuff
Volunteer
Curate design resources
Build Elderlies Enclave
Create flyers and newsletters