Seun Olatunji

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About Me

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Seun Olatunji

A strategic designer adept at translating insights and challenges into innovative, user-focused solutions.

In the bustling landscape of design strategy and innovation, Seun Olatunji emerges as a luminary, blending creativity, empathy, and strategic acumen to shape the future of businesses and societies alike.

 

Born with an innate curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, Seun embarked on his journey as a design strategist, driven by a singular mission: to harness the power of design thinking for transformative change. With a keen eye for understanding customers’ needs, aspirations, and challenges, he delved deep into qualitative research, mining insights that would redefine organizational effectiveness and foster social impact.

 

Through his unwavering commitment to human-centred design principles, Seun has become a catalyst for innovation, guiding businesses to navigate complex landscapes and realize their fullest potential. His approach, grounded in the principles of economic viability, technological feasibility, and customer desirability, has paved the way for groundbreaking products and services that resonate with audiences worldwide.

 

Beyond his strategic endeavors, Seun serves as a beacon of inspiration, sharing his expertise through immersive workshops that empower businesses to integrate design thinking seamlessly into their daily operations. He firmly believes that design has the power to transcend boundaries, bridging the gap between imagination and reality with beautiful, intelligent craftsmanship.

 

At the helm of the Creative Team Lead at WHATisDESIGN (WID), a pioneering design movement in Nigeria, Seun champions the cause of design literacy through innovative initiatives spanning research, technology, exhibitions, and seminars. His vision came to life through projects like “The Creativity in You” seminars, which touched the lives of hundreds of students, igniting their creative potential for personal and societal growth.

 

Seun is the founder of OLAT Design Consultancy, a firm dedicated to using design thinking to tackle societal challenges. By prioritizing empathy, collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, the consultancy works to address complex problems and contribute to creating a more equitable and brighter future—one project at a time.

 

In collaboration with FrameAfric, Seun orchestrated the creation of the award-winning documentary, “The Pride and Glory of Nigeria,” an exploration of the Nigerian flag’s aesthetics and functionality. Garnering acclaim at prestigious film festivals, the documentary stands as a testament to Seun’s dedication to celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage through design.

 

As an author, Seun’s influence extends far and wide, with the publication of his e-book, “A Virtual Training Guide to Becoming a Professional Graphic Designer,” offering invaluable insights to aspiring designers worldwide. His thought-provoking articles and publications continue to shape the discourse on design innovation, inspiring a new generation of creative thinkers.

 

In a world brimming with possibilities, Seun Olatunji remains steadfast in his belief that creativity is the cornerstone of progress. Through his tireless advocacy for design-driven solutions, he continues to chart a course towards a future where innovation knows no bounds.

Experience

Founder/Design Strategist @OLAT Design Consultancy

Feb 2024 Present

Creative Team Lead @WHATisDESIGN (WID)

May 2015 Present

Design Researcher/Strategist @DODO

Feb 2023 Jan 2024

Innovation Consultant @BOI

Mar 2021 May 2021

Design Strategist @The Hook Creative Agency

May 2020 Jul 2020

Certfications

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Product Marketing @PMA

2021
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Facilitating Design Thinking and CoCreation @Butterfly Works

2021
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Design-Led Strategy @University of Sydney

2020
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UX Design @University of Michigan

2020
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Meaningful Marketing Insights @Emory University

2020

My Popular Skills

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Figma
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Photoshop
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Teams
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Illustrator
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Zoom

Design thinking

Data analysis and synthesis

Prototyping

Strategic thinking

Creative problem-solving