Designstration with Ufot Ubon

The Ubon Studio

Curating conversations for creatives on topics that ranges from illustration, to design, coding, tech, art, lifestyle etc. So, grab your pen, sketch pad, stylus, tablet, whatever you use and let’s have fun conversing while creating. Finally brethren, design plus illustration equals designstration.

  1. Consistency in Design with Rue [VIDEO]

    04/04/2025

    Consistency in Design with Rue [VIDEO]

    Buy your UDC24 Tickets: https://beta.gruve.events/eventDetails/UNTITLED-DESIGN-CONFERENCE-2024Use the Coupon code UDCXDSP to get a 50% Discount off!Rue is a Product Designer at Shaaré. Earlier this year, she started out an unhinged satirical design challenge where she later on infused humor while still solving problems with her intuitive UI Designs; which caught the attention of many on X (formerly Twitter).In this episode, Rue talked about the genesis of her design challenge, her creative process as well as consistency in design.Connect with guest on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠https://twitter.com/rueuxdesign_________________________________________________Connect with host on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ufotubon?s=21&t=taFHpBRNIm43MdX4ONA1GgConnect with host on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufotubon?igsh=MTNqMGNqdDBhNGM2bA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrJoin the community on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/designstration?s=21&t=taFHpBRNIm43MdX4ONA1GgYou can suggest a topic/ask a question by filling out this https://forms.gle/X2gk59pE6eiJvwvc9Like, Share, Subscribe and leave a Comment on http://YouTube.com/@TheUbonStudio#DesignstrationPodcast #Designstration

    35 min
  2. Leading Big: Inside the World of Large-Scale Design projects with Mary Afolabi [VIDEO]

    04/04/2025

    Leading Big: Inside the World of Large-Scale Design projects with Mary Afolabi [VIDEO]

    Every designer, at some point in their career, has imagined what it would be like to work on a project that shapes brands at a global scale. The kind of project that makes headlines, defines industries, and leaves a lasting impact. But what does it really take to lead these massive, high-stakes design initiatives?In this conversation, we sit down with Mary Afolabi, Design Director at FourthCanvas, whose decade-long career has been defined by leading brands through transformative design processes — from Nigerian Breweries to Ventures Platform. Featured in the Best of Ife Art Hall of Fame (2015) and a Fine & Applied Arts graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, Mary has built a reputation for delivering strategic, impactful design at scale.But beyond the work itself, she is also deeply passionate about mentorship — guiding fellow designers to grow in their careers — and is the author of Mae’s Book on Colours (2023), a resource on the power of color in design.For the design community — especially those with the ambition to work on agency-level, high-impact projects — this conversation offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, trade-offs, and skills required to operate at the highest level.How do large-scale design projects come to life? What does leadership look like when managing multiple stakeholders, evolving creative demands, and business objectives? And most importantly, how can ambitious designers position themselves to one day be part of, or even lead, such projects?This episode isn’t just a conversation — it’s a blueprint for those who dream of designing at scale.Connect with guest on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠Mary Afolabi Connect with guest on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mary Afolabi _________________________________________________ Connect with host on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠⁠ Join the community on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Designstration⁠⁠⁠ You can suggest a topic/ask a question by filling out this ⁠⁠⁠form⁠⁠⁠ Like, Share, Subscribe and leave a Comment on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ #DesignstrationPodcast #Designstration

    1h 34m
  3. Once Upon a Design Rookie with Leye [VIDEO]

    02/21/2025

    Once Upon a Design Rookie with Leye [VIDEO]

    Get Ufot Ubon's Vector Illustration Course Here: Vector Illustration Course Oyeleye Ogunsanya popularly known as LeyeConnect is the Lead Designer at Risevest. A Senior designer who approaches design problems with high level of excellence; with every touch unique to the click of his mouse. In this episode, we talked about Leye’s insightful journey into design as a rookie. The challenges he faces, his process, and the roadmap. Connect with guest on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠Oyeleye Ogunsanya⁠ Connect with guest on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠Oyeleye Ogunsanya⁠⁠⁠ _________________________________________________ Connect with host on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠ Connect with host on Instagram: ⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠ Join the community on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠Designstration⁠⁠ You can suggest a topic/ask a question by filling out this ⁠⁠form⁠⁠ Like, Share, Subscribe and leave a Comment on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ #DesignstrationPodcast #Designstration

    1h 4m
  4. A Million Dollar Idea with a Thousand Naira Budget [VIDEO]

    02/18/2025

    A Million Dollar Idea with a Thousand Naira Budget [VIDEO]

    Season 1 // Episode 18 - #DesignstrationPodcast Usifo Murphy (Druids) is a Senior Product and Interaction Designer with Six Years of Experience Leading Design at Early Stage and Series A Web3 Companies. In this episode, we talked about negotiation from both the client and designer’s perspective, we talked about the business of design, basically; money in general. Connect with Murphy Usifo on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Druids Connect with Kems (co-host) on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kems Designs⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ubon on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠⁠⁠ _________________________________________________ Join the community on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Designstration⁠⁠⁠ You can suggest a topic/ask a question by filling out this ⁠⁠⁠form⁠⁠⁠ You can WATCH this episode on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ #DesignstrationPodcast #Designstration

    1h 30m
  5. Multitalented Mistakes [MAKING MISTAKES - VIDEO]

    12/02/2024

    Multitalented Mistakes [MAKING MISTAKES - VIDEO]

    Season 1 // Episode 2 - #makingmistakes Making Mistakes is a series where we talk about Grave and Great Mistakes creatives make in their careers; and how we can manage and avoid such as we progress in our career. In this episode, we are joined with Rukayat, Rue, Kems (co-host), and Ubon (host); discussing on mistakes they’ve made over the years in their career. Connect with Rukayat on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠The Ruqayyah⁠⁠ Connect with Rue on X (formerly Twitter): Rue⁠⁠⁠ UX Design Connect with Kems (co-host) on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Kems Designs⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ubon on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠⁠ _________________________________________________ Join the community on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠Designstration⁠⁠ You can suggest a topic/ask a question by filling out this ⁠⁠form⁠⁠ You can WATCH this episode on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ #DesignstrationPodcast #MakingMistakes #Designstration

    1h 19m
  6. Leading Creative Teams in a Design-Driven World [VIDEO]

    10/08/2024

    Leading Creative Teams in a Design-Driven World [VIDEO]

    Colins Donye heads the team at Rvysion Studio. A team of creatives that helps brands prepare for the market with intuitive design development.In this episode, we talked about managing creatives; the challenges and successes that comes with such heavy task. Connect with guest on X (formerly Twitter): Colins Donye _________________________________________________ Connect with host on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠⁠ Join the community on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Designstration⁠⁠⁠ You can suggest a topic/ask a question by filling out this ⁠⁠⁠form⁠⁠⁠ Like, Share, Subscribe and leave a Comment on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ #DesignstrationPodcast #Designstration

    1h 28m
  7. The One Where I Flew Kite [OUR STORIES - VIDEO]

    09/12/2024

    The One Where I Flew Kite [OUR STORIES - VIDEO]

    Our Stories is a series on the Designstration Podcast where we tell our stories. In this episode, Ufot Ubon shared his childhood memories of his creating and flying kites with his friends; and the lessons he can deduce from that experience today. Do you write or you voice-over, and you'd like to be featured? (or you’d like to volunteer on a different role) Fill out this form to volunteer by clicking ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Connect with Ufot Ubon on X (formerly Twitter) Connect with the Ufot Ubon on Instagram _________________________________________________ Join the community on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠Designstration⁠⁠⁠ You can WATCH this episode on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    15 min
  8. The Business of Design with Leye [VIDEO]

    09/10/2024

    The Business of Design with Leye [VIDEO]

    SIGN UP on SimplifiedUX: ⁠simplifiedux.com⁠ and use DSP25 as the promo code. Oyeleye Ogunsanya popularly known as LeyeConnect is the Lead Designer at Risevest. A Senior designer who approaches design problems with high level of excellence; with every touch unique to the click of his mouse.In this episode, we talked about the business of design. The technical knowledge needed for beginner designers to breakout into the labour market in the Nigerian design industry; as well as working with clients and business owners. Connect with guest on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠Oyeleye Ogunsanya⁠ Connect with guest on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oyeleye Ogunsanya⁠⁠⁠ _________________________________________________ Connect with host on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠ Connect with host on Instagram: ⁠⁠Ufot Ubon⁠⁠ Join the community on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠Designstration⁠⁠ You can suggest a topic/ask a question by filling out this ⁠⁠form⁠⁠ Like, Share, Subscribe and leave a Comment on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ #DesignstrationPodcast #Designstration

    1h 1m
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Curating conversations for creatives on topics that ranges from illustration, to design, coding, tech, art, lifestyle etc. So, grab your pen, sketch pad, stylus, tablet, whatever you use and let’s have fun conversing while creating. Finally brethren, design plus illustration equals designstration.

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