About

Mubaraq Ṣómúyìwá

I am a

UX Writer

UX Designer

UX Researcher

Product Designer

Interaction Designer

Years Active

Y20 - Till date

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Trusted by brands across

Germany

United Kingdom

Nigeria

South Africa

Germany

United Kingdom

Nigeria

South Africa

Hi, I’m Mubaraq, a Product Designer focused on helping businesses create seamless, conversion-driven digital experiences that don’t just look good, but deliver real value. I combine design thinking with business insight to build products people love to use and businesses are proud to launch.

Since 2020, I’ve partnered with early-stage startups to turn rough ideas into scalable, user-centric solutions. My approach blends UX strategy, interaction design, and product thinking to align every feature with business goals, reducing time-to-market while improving usability and performance.

Having worked with fast-growing teams across South Africa, Nigeria, the UK, and Germany, I bring a global lens to product design. Whether simplifying complex workflows or launching new verticals, I prioritize clarity, consistency, and results, always with the end-user and business outcome in mind.

My Design Process - How I Make It Happen

Walk in their Shoes

Active Listening

User Research

Data Collection

I step into their world to see what’s working, and what’s broken. That’s how I spot real problems and design sharper, smarter solutions.

Pinpoint the Problem

Discovery

User Persona

Data Interpretation

I cut through the noise and get to the point. Who’s it for? What’s broken? How do we fix it? That’s the brief: clear, focused, and ready to build on.

Sketch and Scribble

Organize

Hierarchy

Skeleton

Wireframe

I don’t wait for perfect. I grab a pen, sketch fast, and get the idea moving. Rough, raw, and real, that’s how momentum starts.

Refine, Refine, Refine

Explore

Design

Interactions

Prototype

I push past the first idea. Then the second. I tweak, test, and sharpen until it hits right: clean, clear, and built to last.

Test and Tweak

Test

Feedback

Implementation

User Focused

I don’t assume it works, I prove it. I put it in front of users and see what breaks. I watch, learn, and fix it, fast! Until the design does exactly what it’s meant to do. No guesswork. Just results.

Rewind, Rethink, Repeat

Iterate

Non-Linear

Problem Solving

If it doesn’t work, I don’t force it, I fix it. I loop back, rethink the approach, tweak what’s off, and keep going until it clicks. No ego, just better results.

I’m a WIP, and That’s the Point

What I Use
What I’m exploring
Where I’m headed

What I Use - End-to-End (E2E) Development

What I Use - Research - Data - Development

What I Use - Design System & Documentation

where I’m headed - In-situ Observation (Behavioral Field Study)

Where I am headed - Sustainable Environment

What I’m exploring - Interactive Product Experience

Reviews - What Collaborators Are Saying

“He went beyond UI design, building a scalable design system, enhancing usability, and aligning with market needs. His reliability, ownership, and business-focused mindset made him a growth-focused partner.”

Arafaat M.

CEO, TaskMe - Nigeria

“His work led to a 60% growth in sales and deliveries by translating business needs into effective digital solutions. Mubaraq's ability to guide, teach, and deliver results sets him apart as both a designer and a trusted partner."

Ethan X.

CEO, Ssam Korean Barbeque - Germany

“A strong grasp of UX research, design systems, and team dynamics allowed him to raise both quality and morale on collaborative projects. Colleagues consistently benefited from his humility, domain knowledge, and results-focused mindset.”

Victor N.

Analyst - UK

"He has a great sense for what users actually need and backs that up with clean, purposeful design. Mubaraq is the kind of teammate who quietly ensures everything runs smoother, and his attention to detail really shows in the final product."

Alimi S.

Co - Founder, Vurt - Nigeria

"Analytical, business-savvy, and highly organized, Mubaraq brings strategic foresight and strong leadership to every team he joins. His ability to manage people and resources with precision drives tangible results and long-term impact."

Mustapha O.

Full Stack Developer - Nigeria

"Whether working on wireframes, prototypes, or user flows, Mubaraq brings a strong blend of creativity and structure. He’s incredibly reliable, adapts quickly, and proved to be a steady hand on high-paced, multi-tasking projects."

Oluwafemi O.

Designer & Visual Director - Nigeria

"Mubaraq has a great instinct for user-centered design and always brings thoughtful, well-structured thinking to the table. He’s collaborative, sharp, and consistently delivers high-quality solutions that align with user needs and business goals."

Sophia O.

Project Manager - Nigeria