about me
about me
Father, Husband, Lifelong Learner.
Durojaiye is pronounced
Growing up in the Bay Area's creative and culturally diverse melting pot taught me how to connect and build relationships with all walks of life.
This, combined with my life experiences and multi-industry background, shapes my unique approach to problem-solving and creating human-centered products.
Growing up in the Bay Area's creative and culturally diverse melting pot taught me how to connect and build relationships with all walks of life.
This, combined with my life experiences and multi-industry background, shapes my unique approach to problem-solving and creating human-centered products.
about me
Father, Husband, Lifelong Learner.
Durojaiye is pronounced
Growing up in the Bay Area's creative and culturally diverse melting pot taught me how to connect and build relationships with all walks of life.
This, combined with my life experiences and multi-industry background, shapes my unique approach to problem-solving and creating human-centered products.
Growing up in the Bay Area's creative and culturally diverse melting pot taught me how to connect and build relationships with all walks of life.
This, combined with my life experiences and multi-industry background, shapes my unique approach to problem-solving and creating human-centered products.
fun facts
Backstage pass
I've placed music in Ads, Film, and TV.
I've designed shoes that I own.
My wife and I own a flower shop in San Francisco.
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The blueprint
Looking back, I realize design has always been a constant in my life. I absorbed diverse design aesthetics from my culture and others, but it was music that sparked my creativity and sense of being.
I started DJing in middle school and began producing sample-based music in high school.
What's interesting is that the music production process shares many similarities with the design process, both:
Involve iteration, layering, and refinement until cohesive and impactful.
Need a keen eye (or ear) for elements to form a balanced and compelling whole.
Depend on understanding structure, rhythm, and harmony.
Guide an end-to-end journey that tells a clear story.
Drive memorable experiences through collaboration.
The remix
Later in life, I returned to school to pursue a degree in Visual Communications. To support my family, I worked as a bartender and drove for ride-sharing services. It was during those rides I first learned about UX from VCs and designers.
Sparked by those conversations, my curiosity led me to study cognitive behavior psychology, mental models, and universal design patterns outside school, which deepened my understanding of human behavior in products. Additionally, I learned about the business side of building products through Designer Fund workshops, helping me better understand how to align design and business.
After earning a B.S. in Visual Communications, I spent my first two years establishing myself as a Visual Designer. Then, I had the opportunity to transition to UX at First Republic Bank, where I put my knowledge into practice and expanded my skills.
testimonials
One mic, many voices
Phil Dwyer
Head of Mobile Experience | Workday
One of the most thoughtful, conscientious designers I’ve encountered. His hands-on approach, relentless curiosity, and strong user advocacy make him an invaluable asset to any team. He’s never afraid to ask the right questions, ensuring a deeper understanding that leads to well-informed and impactful designs.
Sarita Gauchan
Product Manager | First Republic Bank
First Republic Bank
His mastery for both his core role as a lead user experience designer, and the projects that extend beyond it, were critical to the team's growth. He is dependable, hardworking and a great person to work with.
Molly Green
UX Design Manager | Workday
Workday
He was a team player and did what it took to deliver to deadline, delivering designs that drew inspiration from the wider mobile landscape while also taking into consideration local technical constraints. He was also one of the rare designers who easily kept accessibility concerns top of mind.
Leanne Shepel
Principal Experience Designer | First Republic Bank
Durojaiye listens and takes initiative in identifying problems, simplifies complexity, and partners well with cross-functioning teams to make quality experiences. I’ve seen him take initiative to pivot the design when technical or time limitations surfaced.
testimonials
One mic, many voices
testimonials
One mic, many voices
testimonials
One mic, many voices
Phil Dwyer
Head of Mobile Experience | Workday
One of the most thoughtful, conscientious designers I’ve encountered. His hands-on approach, relentless curiosity, and strong user advocacy make him an invaluable asset to any team. He’s never afraid to ask the right questions, ensuring a deeper understanding that leads to well-informed and impactful designs.
Sarita Gauchan
Product Manager | First Republic Bank
First Republic Bank
His mastery for both his core role as a lead user experience designer, and the projects that extend beyond it, were critical to the team's growth. He is dependable, hardworking and a great person to work with.
Molly Green
UX Design Manager | Workday
Workday
He was a team player and did what it took to deliver to deadline, delivering designs that drew inspiration from the wider mobile landscape while also taking into consideration local technical constraints. He was also one of the rare designers who easily kept accessibility concerns top of mind.
Leanne Shepel
Principal Experience Designer | First Republic Bank
Durojaiye listens and takes initiative in identifying problems, simplifies complexity, and partners well with cross-functioning teams to make quality experiences. I’ve seen him take initiative to pivot the design when technical or time limitations surfaced.
testimonials
One mic, many voices
testimonials
One mic, many voices
testimonials
One mic, many voices
Phil Dwyer
Head of Mobile Experience Workday
One of the most thoughtful, conscientious designers I’ve encountered. His hands-on approach, relentless curiosity, and strong user advocacy make him an invaluable asset to any team. He’s never afraid to ask the right questions, ensuring a deeper understanding that leads to well-informed and impactful designs.
Sarita Gauchan
Product Manager
First Republic Bank
His mastery for both his core role as a lead user experience designer, and the projects that extend beyond it, were critical to the team's growth. He is dependable, hardworking and a great person to work with.
Molly Green
UX Design Manager
Workday
He was a team player and did what it took to deliver to deadline, delivering designs that drew inspiration from the wider mobile landscape while also taking into consideration local technical constraints. He was also one of the rare designers who easily kept accessibility concerns top of mind.
Leanne Shepel
Principal Experience Designer First Republic Bank
Durojaiye listens and takes initiative in identifying problems, simplifies complexity, and partners well with cross-functioning teams to make quality experiences. I’ve seen him take initiative to pivot the design when technical or time limitations surfaced.
testimonials
One mic, many voices
testimonials
One mic, many voices
fun facts
Backstage pass
fun facts
Backstage pass
I've placed music in Ads, Film, and TV.
I've designed shoes that I own.
My wife and I own a flower shop in San Francisco.
fun facts
fun facts
Backstage pass
background
The blueprint
background
background
The blueprint
Looking back, I realize design has always been a constant in my life. I absorbed diverse design aesthetics from my culture and others, but it was music that sparked my creativity and sense of being.
I started DJing in middle school and began producing sample-based music in high school.
What's interesting is that the music production process shares many similarities with the design process, both:
Involve iteration, layering, and refinement until cohesive and impactful.
Need a keen eye (or ear) for elements to form a balanced and compelling whole.
Depend on understanding structure, rhythm, and harmony.
Guide an end-to-end journey that tells a clear story.
Drive memorable experiences through collaboration.
The remix
Later in life, I returned to school to pursue a degree in Visual Communications. To support my family, I worked as a bartender and drove for ride-sharing services. It was during those rides I first learned about UX from VCs and designers.
Sparked by those conversations, my curiosity led me to study cognitive behavior psychology, mental models, and universal design patterns outside school, which deepened my understanding of human behavior in products. Additionally, I learned about the business side of building products through Designer Fund workshops, helping me better understand how to align design and business.
After earning a B.S. in Visual Communications, I spent my first two years establishing myself as a Visual Designer. Then, I had the opportunity to transition to UX at First Republic Bank, where I put my knowledge into practice and expanded my skills.
The remix
The remix
Later in life, I returned to school to pursue a degree in Visual Communications. To support my family, I worked as a bartender and drove for ride-sharing services. It was during those rides I first learned about UX from VCs and designers.
Sparked by those conversations, my curiosity led me to study cognitive behavior psychology, mental models, and universal design patterns outside school, which deepened my understanding of human behavior in products. Additionally, I learned about the business side of building products through Designer Fund workshops, helping me better understand how to align design and business.
After earning a B.S. in Visual Communications, I spent my first two years establishing myself as a Visual Designer. Then, I had the opportunity to transition to UX at First Republic Bank, where I put my knowledge into practice and expanded my skills.
The remix
I've placed music in Ads, Film, and TV.
I've designed shoes that I own.
We own a flower shop in San Francisco.
fun facts
fun facts
Backstage pass
background
The blueprint
background
background
The blueprint
Looking back, I realize design has always been a constant in my life. I absorbed diverse design aesthetics from my culture and others, but it was music that sparked my creativity and sense of being.
I started DJing in middle school and began producing sample-based music in high school.
What's interesting is that the music production process shares many similarities with the design process, both:
Involve iteration, layering, and refinement until cohesive and impactful.
Need a keen eye (or ear) for elements to form a balanced and compelling whole.
Depend on understanding structure, rhythm, and harmony.
Guide an end-to-end journey that tells a clear story.
Drive memorable experiences through collaboration.