'Laolu Ganiy
Product Designer — London, UK
Hi there.
I'm 'Laolu, I enjoy designing polished user interfaces.
Outside architecture, salsa & swimming, I've helped ship B2B/2C products that currently serve over 100,000 people
Hone(ing)d my design strategy & execution in IC + freelance roles + managing small design teams from discovery to launch
Currently crafting at Balance + experimenting with AI interfaces & Proptech verticals.
4+ Years Experience
Skills
I build
Design Systems
Created dynamic theming frameworks using design tokens, allowing seamless customization across digital products
I develop
No — Low code
CMS-Led No-code & Low-code based design and handoff using Webflow & Framer
I design for
Accessibility
Developed accessibility-first design toolkits that enabled designers to create inherently inclusive user experiences
Experience
Resume →
TechBalance
Product designer
2025 -
London, UK
GB
Planaday
Lead product designer
2024 - 2024
London, UK
GB
Jhool
Senior product designer
2024 - 2024
London, UK
GB
DevelopForGood
Design Manager/Product designer
2023 - 2024
Remote, US
GB
Freelance
Product designer
2022 - 2023
London, UK
GB
Kemet (YC S22)
UI/UX designer
2019 - 2022
Edmonton, Alberta,
GB
About


My Career spans over 12+ years, with a background in Architecture + Project Management that helps me approach problems with a people-first approach & "Do less harm".
I try to reflect this in my work.
I try to reflect this in my work.
I always am fascinated by the intersection of art, design, and technology; how good design can evoke emotions. I have a dolphin work style🐬 my best work/thinking often comes aft-daytime.
In a past life, I was a serial design competition enterer, architecture writer and was in a few fellowships, and documented design and travels here
Outside of design, I enjoy discovering new places & spaces.
Get in touchTools I use
My design
process
process
SYSTEM THINKING
Eveything is a system
When problem-solving, I adopt a holistic perspective to avoid oversimplification by delving beyond surface issues and uncovering their underlying causes.
I am partial to the co-design approach as it helps me make connections across different contexts.
I am partial to the co-design approach as it helps me make connections across different contexts.
CURIOSITY
Assume Less, ask more
Throughout the design process, I consistently ask questions at every stage, to dive deeper into the problem and question (my) assumptions.
This practice allows me to uncover valuable insights into patterns within the context of the problem.
This practice allows me to uncover valuable insights into patterns within the context of the problem.
COLLABORATION
Community>>
I strongly believe in successful solutions emerging through collaborative efforts involving stakeholders and teams, with a focus on prioritizing users & business needs.
I thrive the most in environments where everyone is empowered to express their ideas.
I thrive the most in environments where everyone is empowered to express their ideas.
Books behind my
design journey
design journey

About
this website
this website
Tinkered, built & hosted on Figma & Webflow.
The type is set in Sequel sans (Oliver Jeschke) & Geist
The type is set in Sequel sans (Oliver Jeschke) & Geist