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Samuel Akwe
Senior Designer at Toptal
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Bio
With a good understanding of agile delivery methodology, accessibility, and design principles; led and executed user-centric product design initiatives for 6 years, resulting in two promotions and assuming leadership responsibility for a team of 5 designers. A product designer who creates compelling user interfaces for early-stage start-ups and fintech organizations that would help increase acquisition, activation, and de-risk their design investment. ABOUT ME 1. 6 years of building fintech solutions 2. YouTuber 3. Design Mentor and Educator 4. Illustrator and Animator 5. Contractor Over 6 years of Building Fintech Solutions Throughout my career, I have worked on some reputable fintech solutions like - Sterling OneBank which handles financial services (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sterlingng.sterlingmobile&hl=en&gl=US, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sterling-onebank/id1489139430) - Glover which allows customers to purchase gift cards (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glover&hl=en&gl=US, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glover/id1553529298, https://app.gloverapp.co/login/) YouTuber (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDB9ZcYRTW9GlHGiO_Z2s8Q) Using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects, I create wonderful visual content for my followers. Design Mentor and Instructor. I mentor and teach at Sterling Bank, DesignPal, and ADPlist. Some of my finest works include https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBhQTnuL-yo&t=1836s&ab_channel=DesignPalHQ Contractor I have worked on amazing side projects. One notable project is the Scientia platform which offers research articles, comprehensive reports, and detailed economic analysis. (https://scientiang.com/) Learn more about Samuel at https://brick-foe-2b6.notion.site/Akwe-Samuel-Ikehi-95a13f8bfc984565bafa9869128b533f
What to Expect

Working with Samuel is more than just design feedback — it's a strategic mentorship experience rooted in real-world fintech and product design practice. Whether you're trying to break into the field, structure better case studies, grow into a leadership role, or solve specific UX challenges, Samuel helps you think like a product designer, not just a pixel pusher.

Each session is practical, goal-oriented, and tailored to your stage — with clear action items, honest critique, and insights drawn from 6+ years designing complex platforms for startups and fintech companies like Sterling OneBank, Glover, and Checkify.

You’ll walk away with:

  • Clarity on your portfolio, UX process, or design decisions

  • Tactical improvements and frameworks you can apply immediately

  • Honest feedback grounded in hiring and product team realities

  • Guidance on how to grow your design confidence and career path

Whether you're building your first fintech case study or struggling to move from mid-level to lead, Samuel meets you where you are — and pushes you forward.

Session Topics
Designing Under Constraints
Structuring Case Studies
Building Design Confidence
Ux For Dashboards & Tools
Portfolio Strategy
From Visuals To Product Ux
Product Design Handoff
Designing For Inclusion
Breaking Into Product Design
Leveling Up To Design Lead
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