NonTechie Spotlight is a series that highlights professionals who are members of the NTIT community. They get to share what they do, how they started in tech and a peek into a day in their life.
Obasola is a Visual and Product Designer who started designing because of his distaste for terrible designs and ended up getting pressured into Product Design.
Can We Meet You?
I’m Obasola Akintola, a Visual and Product Designer.
What Do You Do Currently?
I currently work at Scorefam Sports and Kacha Finance as a Product Designer.
How Did You Get Into Tech?
I was always psyched about crazy designs and I had a strong distaste for terribly made designs which made me decide to learn Visual Design but passion and like alone won’t pay the bills so when I heard “there is money in Product Design” I decided to learn it and here we are.
So, Have You Gotten The Money In Product Design?
*laughs sarcastically*
Do You Have A Mentor?
“Mentor”?
“Mentor”?
Lmao, a mentor? I don’t have anyone I call a mentor but there are a few friends and acquaintances I reach out to when I need help. But I admire Emmanuel Ikechukwu.
Since You Work Two Jobs Together, Do You Even Have Time For Yourself? What Does A Day In Your Life Look Like?
Hmm…
So, I’m nocturnal just like an owl.
During the week, my day begins when I wake up usually between 9-11 am and I start working which I continue till I start feeling the pangs of hunger and I have to eat, I continue working till about 5 pm when I usually take a nap only to join stand-up meetings by 8 pm after which I go back to work till late in the night usually 12 am when I have my dinner and I continue working till 5 am when I go to bed. Rinse and Repeat (Monday-Friday).
I run a very similar schedule during the weekend except I remember work-life balance so as soon as it's 8 pm, I close my PC and go out clubbing and partying all night till dawn, sleep till later in the day and go back to work when I’m awake.
What Keeps You Going When Things Get Tough?
What keeps me going is the fear of going broke, the saying “God, I don’t want to be a mechanic, I want to be a BALLER!” rings in my head when I think of giving up so I continue to put in the work.
What Do You Love Most About NTIT as a Community?
NTIT is an amazing community.
From your constant beautiful noise making to the great opportunities there to the learning to the welcoming atmosphere.
It’s one of the best places to be as long as you’re a non-techie.
Has the community in any way contributed to your career growth?
Yesssss!!! The first day I joined, I got a gig.😂
Omo, no be small. The event held made me network with others not to forget the numerous job opportunities. The community has contributed immensely.
Thank you for your time so far. How can you be reached?
You can reach me on Instagram, Twitter or check out my Behance.
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