Design Thinking

System design

Innovation

Storytelling

Research

Visualization

Hi, I'm Funmi an exploratory and creative designer based in Chicago. With a background in chemistry, I bring a unique lens to design: one that fuses analytical thinking with creative experimentation. I approach challenges like formulas by conducting research, identifying patterns, and mixing key elements (Design) to produce solutions (Products/Services) that directly address real human needs.

As a generalist designer, I work fluidly across UI/UX, product design, and design research often connecting seemingly unrelated insights to generate thoughtful, systems-aware outcomes. I’m especially drawn to mission-driven work where equity, sustainability, and cultural context matter.

My strengths lie in ideation, research synthesis, and collaborative innovation. I thrive in the messy early stages of problem-framing, concept generation, and rapid prototyping. Whether it's co-founding a nonprofit like StudentLoop, exploring AI collaboration in StyleMorph, or reimagining hairstyling tools in Styliúm, I lead with purpose, empathy, and adaptability.

 

I believe design should not only be useful — it should be responsible, inclusive, and curious enough to imagine better futures.

My Strength

As a person & designer

Person

Empathetic

Resourceful

Curious

Community-driven

Visionary

Entrepreneurial

Collaborative

Solution-oriented

Designer

Cross-disciplinary thinker

Systems thinking

Ideation & Facilitation

Visual and UX design

Research-led approach

Strong storytelling

Narrative design

AI-assisted design

Education

My Journey to Design

Masters in Design

Illinois Institute of Tecnology

Google Ux Professional Course

Coursera

UI|UX Design

Jupiter Academy Bootcamp

Chemistry Education

Lagos State University

Companies I’ve Worked with

Software Development

Energy & Electrical Services

Real Estate

Contact me

Fmakinde1@id.iit.edu

+1-872 (360) 4239

CST

2025 Funmilayo Makinde

Design Thinking

System design

Innovation

Storytelling

Research

Visualization

Hi, I'm Funmi an exploratory and creative designer based in Chicago. With a background in chemistry, I bring a unique lens to design: one that fuses analytical thinking with creative experimentation. I approach challenges like formulas by conducting research, identifying patterns, and mixing key elements (Design) to produce solutions (Products/Services) that directly address real human needs.

As a generalist designer, I work fluidly across UI/UX, product design, and design research often connecting seemingly unrelated insights to generate thoughtful, systems-aware outcomes. I’m especially drawn to mission-driven work where equity, sustainability, and cultural context matter.

My strengths lie in ideation, research synthesis, and collaborative innovation. I thrive in the messy early stages of problem-framing, concept generation, and rapid prototyping. Whether it's co-founding a nonprofit like StudentLoop, exploring AI collaboration in StyleMorph, or reimagining hairstyling tools in Styliúm, I lead with purpose, empathy, and adaptability.

 

I believe design should not only be useful — it should be responsible, inclusive, and curious enough to imagine better futures.

My Strength

As a person & designer

Person

Empathetic

Resourceful

Curious

Community-driven

Visionary

Entrepreneurial

Collaborative

Solution-oriented

Designer

Cross-disciplinary thinker

Systems thinking

Ideation & Facilitation

Visual and UX design

Research-led approach

Strong storytelling

Narrative design

AI-assisted design

Education

My Journey to Design

Masters in Design

Illinois Institute of Tecnology

Google Ux Professional Course

Coursera

UI|UX Design

Jupiter Academy Bootcamp

Chemistry Education

Lagos State University

Companies I’ve Worked with

Software Development

Energy & Electrical Services

Real Estate

Contact me

Fmakinde1@id.iit.edu

+1-872 (360) 4239

CST

2025 Funmilayo Makinde

Design Thinking

System design

Innovation

Storytelling

Research

Visualization

Hi, I'm Funmi an exploratory and creative designer based in Chicago. With a background in chemistry, I bring a unique lens to design: one that fuses analytical thinking with creative experimentation. I approach challenges like formulas by conducting research, identifying patterns, and mixing key elements (Design) to produce solutions (Products/Services) that directly address real human needs.

As a generalist designer, I work fluidly across UI/UX, product design, and design research often connecting seemingly unrelated insights to generate thoughtful, systems-aware outcomes. I’m especially drawn to mission-driven work where equity, sustainability, and cultural context matter.

My strengths lie in ideation, research synthesis, and collaborative innovation. I thrive in the messy early stages of problem-framing, concept generation, and rapid prototyping. Whether it's co-founding a nonprofit like StudentLoop, exploring AI collaboration in StyleMorph, or reimagining hairstyling tools in Styliúm, I lead with purpose, empathy, and adaptability.

 

I believe design should not only be useful — it should be responsible, inclusive, and curious enough to imagine better futures.

My Strength

As a person & designer

Person

Empathetic

Resourceful

Curious

Community-driven

Visionary

Entrepreneurial

Collaborative

Solution-oriented

Designer

Cross-disciplinary thinker

Systems thinking

Ideation & Facilitation

Visual and UX design

Research-led approach

Strong storytelling

Narrative design

AI-assisted design

Education

My Journey to Design

Masters in Design

Illinois Institute of Tecnology

Google Ux Professional Course

Coursera

UI|UX Design

Jupiter Academy Bootcamp

Chemistry Education

Lagos State University

Companies I’ve Worked with

Software Development

Energy & Electrical Services

Real Estate

Contact me

Fmakinde1@id.iit.edu

+1-872 (360) 4239

CST

2025 Funmilayo Makinde