Umar Sulyman

Product Designer

Lagos, NG.

About

Product Designer with a background in UX/UI engineering, product strategy, and research. Based in Lagos State, Nigeria, Umar transitioned from competitive gaming to product design, emphasizing systems thinking, empathy, and rapid iteration. Actively pursuing advanced training and practical experience in human–computer interaction and AI-powered design tools.

Work

Self-Employed

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Product Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Independent Product Designer based in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on AI‑powered healthcare SaaS tools, interactive prototypes, and improving user flows through empathetic design.

Highlights

Developed AI‑powered healthcare SaaS tool to help patients manage chronic illness remotely with simplicity and empathy.

Soranix

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UI/UX Engineer

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Designed user interfaces and experiences for a financial services startup based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Highlights

Led UI/UX design for financial services products at Soranix.

Wabtist Studio

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Product Designer

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided product and graphic design services for a small design studio.

Highlights

Designed graphics and product assets at Wabtist Studio.

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

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Summary

Assisted academic research as part of the civil engineering program.

Highlights

Supported research projects in civil engineering at the University of Ilorin.

Various Clients

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Research Consultant

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted user research and consultancy for assorted clients, delivering insights to inform product design.

Highlights

Performed user research consulting for various clients in Ilorin, Nigeria.

SPS Graphic Design Agency

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Graphic Designer

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

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Summary

Graphic Designer role producing design materials for local clients.

Highlights

Created visual and graphic designs for varied projects.

SPS Graphic Design and Cyber Cafe

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Graphic Designer Trainee

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

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Summary

Trainee position in graphic design at a local cyber café and design setup.

Highlights

Gained foundational graphic design skills.

Education

University of the People

Pasadena, California, United States of America
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Bachelor's Computer Science

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering

Skills

Product Design

UX, UI, Prototyping, Figma.

User Research

User Testing, Consulting.

Graphic Design

Visual Design, Adobe Suite.

AI‑powered Design

AI tools, Interaction Design.