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Design Thinking

System design

Innovation

Storytelling

Research

Visualization

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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

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Masters in Design

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Illinois Institute of Tecnology

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Google Ux Professional Course

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Coursera

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UI|UX Design

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Jupiter Academy Bootcamp

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Chemistry Education

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Lagos State University

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Companies I’ve Worked with

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Software Development

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Energy & Electrical Services

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Real Estate

Contact me

Fmakinde1@id.iit.edu

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+1-872 (360) 4239

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CST

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2025 Funmilayo Makinde

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Design Thinking

System design

Innovation

Storytelling

Research

Visualization

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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

img

Masters in Design

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Illinois Institute of Tecnology

img

Google Ux Professional Course

img

Coursera

img

UI|UX Design

img

Jupiter Academy Bootcamp

img

Chemistry Education

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Lagos State University

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Companies I’ve Worked with

img

Software Development

img

Energy & Electrical Services

img

Real Estate

Contact me

Fmakinde1@id.iit.edu

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+1-872 (360) 4239

img

CST

img

2025 Funmilayo Makinde

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img
img
img
img
img
img
img
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Design Thinking

System design

Innovation

Storytelling

Research

Visualization

img

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

img

Masters in Design

img

Illinois Institute of Tecnology

img

Google Ux Professional Course

img

Coursera

img

UI|UX Design

img

Jupiter Academy Bootcamp

img

Chemistry Education

img

Lagos State University

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Companies I’ve Worked with

img

Software Development

img

Energy & Electrical Services

img

Real Estate

Contact me

Fmakinde1@id.iit.edu

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+1-872 (360) 4239

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CST

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2025 Funmilayo Makinde