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Ologwu Samuel: Bridging Creativity and Innovation in Web3 Product Design
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Ologwu Samuel is an accomplished Product Designer with a strong foundation in UI/UX design, web3 projects, and a keen ability to recruit freelance talent. Based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Samuel brings a rich blend of creativity, innovation, and technical proficiency to his work, making him a standout professional in the web3 landscape.
Professional Journey and Experience
With a career that spans multiple industries, Ologwu Samuel has developed a diverse skill set as a Product Designer. His most recent role at Imbue Network, where he served as a Product Designer for 9 months, showcases his dedication to delivering seamless and consistent visual design experiences. Working remotely from London, Samuel played a pivotal role in collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring that the company's products align with user needs and market trends.
Samuel’s experience extends to other notable companies such as Nazza, Platinum Event, Solana Pawn Star, Reachme LTD, Kelvicon Group, and TD Plus Limited, where he contributed as a UI/UX Designer, UI Designer, and even as a System Engineer during his internship. His comprehensive experience across multiple sectors like SaaS Products, Fintech, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, and Media has enabled him to develop a holistic approach to design, always keeping the user at the core of his process.
Transition to Web3 and Insights on Job Hunting
In our recent conversation, Samuel shared his journey from Web2 to Web3, emphasizing the challenges and nuances of finding job opportunities in the Web3 space, particularly in Nigeria. He described how he initially found it difficult to secure a Web3 role due to the limited availability of such opportunities in the Nigerian job market. This led him to take Joba more seriously, as he saw it as a platform that could potentially help him transition smoothly. This is where Joba Network became a game-changer, offering him a platform dedicated to connecting Web3 professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations, thereby easing his transition.
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Pain Points in the Web3 Job Search
Ologwu Samuel highlighted the two major challenges he faces when searching for Web3 jobs:
- Finding Relevant Jobs: He noted that discovering job opportunities that fit his skill set in the Web3 space has been a significant challenge.
- Reputation and Credibility: Samuel emphasized the difficulty of establishing credibility on new platforms, as it’s often challenging to stand out when starting fresh without a reputation. He mentioned that on Fiverr, many professionals face skepticism and are sometimes seen as scams due to the lack of initial credibility.
Joba Network addresses these pain points by not only curating Web3 job listings for professionals in web3 and also enabling users to build an onchain reputation. Through Joba, Samuel is empowered to showcase his credentials, making him stand out in a competitive market and allowing potential employers to verify his experience with confidence.
Samuel stated that being able to bring his existing reputation onto the platform would be a game-changer. This feature would allow professionals like him to showcase their credibility and achievements, making it easier to land jobs. One of our stand out features is to allow users to request any credentials to be added to their profile.
Design Portfolio Highlights
Samuel's impressive portfolio demonstrates his ability to craft user-centric and innovative design solutions across various projects:
- Imbue Network: Samuel played a key role in designing a web3 platform that enhances user experience, helping to bring blockchain technology to life in an accessible and user-friendly way.
- Gavice Marketplace (GMP): He designed a trusted marketplace platform for seamless buying and selling, showcasing his skill in creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
- Swiftsell: Samuel contributed to designing this all-in-one platform, aimed at revolutionizing sales and inventory management, with an emphasis on clarity and efficiency.
- Nazza: Demonstrating his expertise in blockchain-based payment solutions, Samuel designed a secure platform for fast cross-currency transactions, enabling users to pay bills effortlessly using cryptocurrency.
These projects exhibit his deep understanding of user needs and his ability to translate complex concepts into visually appealing and functional designs.
Skills and Technical Proficiencies
Samuel is a well-rounded designer with expertise across various design tools and software. Through Joba Network, he has the opportunity to showcase these skills in a verified manner, ensuring that his technical proficiencies and achievements are recognized and trusted by potential employers and collaborators in the Web3 ecosystem.
He is proficient in using Figma to create high-fidelity designs, wireframes, and prototypes, and excels in sketching and wireframing to translate ideas into structured visual concepts. Samuel is also skilled in usability testing, ensuring seamless user experiences through thorough research and testing. His experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator allows him to create detailed graphic elements and enhance UI designs. Additionally, Samuel possesses strong problem-solving abilities with technical hardware knowledge, and he is known for his collaborative approach, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Thought Leadership and Community Engagement
Samuel is not only a dedicated product designer but also an active contributor to the design community. He frequently shares valuable knowledge, resources, and insights on his journey, such as offering curated UI/UX resources, sharing useful websites like Growth.Design, and providing real-life design lessons he’s learned. These contributions showcase his commitment to helping fellow designers grow and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of user experience and product design. He has built a strong network of over 1,100 followers and 500+ connections in Linkedin.
At Joba Network, we are inspired by professionals like Ologwu Samuel who not only break boundaries but also actively redefine the Web3 landscape. Through our platform, Samuel will be able to amplify his digital reputation and connect with opportunities that match his unique skills and experience. We are proud to play a part in his journey, empowering him—and many others—to build a credible, onchain identity that unlocks global opportunities and financial inclusivity. As Samuel continues to shape the Web3 space, Joba Network remains dedicated to supporting professionals like him every step of the way.
Connect with Ologwu Samuel on Joba to follow his incredible journey and gain insights into the exciting world of blockchain, product design, and digital transformation.
This feature is part of our ongoing Weekly Spotlight series, where we highlight industry professionals and freelancers who are shaping the future of Web 3.0. Be sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue to share more inspiring journeys in the weeks ahead.
