Hi! I’m Ikenna! a lead product designer and brand strategist.
For over a decade, I’ve helped fintech, e-commerce and real estate businesses turn complex challenges into intuitive digital products, distinctive brands and experiences built for growth.
Selected Works
- All
- UI/UX Design
- Brand Identity
Farotech
A clear, business-focused digital experience that simplifies Farotech’s offering and positions the platform as a strategic business partner.
Wedge Finance
A redesigned financial experience that gives users clearer balances, faster actions and more confidence when managing their money.
Nexpass
A connected wellness platform that helps employees discover centres, manage subscriptions and check in seamlessly. It also gives employers and providers greater visibility.
Celia Skincare
A thoughtful skincare identity designed to communicate natural care, sustainability and everyday confidence through a cohesive visual language and considered packaging direction.
Elsie Veneto
A brand identity crafted to establish a recognisable visual presence, communicate the brand’s personality and create a consistent experience across its key touchpoints.
Brew & Bloom
A warm, expressive café identity designed to bring together contemporary aesthetics, welcoming experiences and a memorable brand personality across customer touchpoints.
Kavitage
A distinctive visual identity built around clarity, movement and forward-thinking innovation. The brand system combines a purposeful colour palette, typography and a directional logo to create a consistent, memorable brand experience.
Wellness Plus
A wellness-focused design project centred on creating a clear, approachable visual experience that communicates care, wellbeing and trust while supporting a consistent brand presence across digital touchpoints.
Rilos Real Estate
A considered brand identity developed to give Rilos a distinctive visual presence, a consistent design language and a stronger foundation for communicating with its audience.
Gallo Premium wine
A recognisable brand presence through considered typography, visual direction and a cohesive design system built for consistency across brand applications.
How I got here
I started my design career in 2013 at NTA News 24, where I learned to turn complex information into clear visual communication. In 2015, I joined Jumia Nigeria, spending over five years working across digital design, campaigns and brand development. At Fine & Country West Africa, I led brand and marketing communications, managing a six-person team and shaping campaigns for a premium real estate brand. Today, as Product Designer & Creative Strategy Lead at Neuron Innovations, I bring product thinking, design systems and creative strategy together to build better digital experiences. Through Marleymaine, my independent studio, I also help businesses develop distinctive brands and intuitive digital products.
What i do
Three connected disciplines.
Product
Brand
Growth
What i Believe
How I think about design
If a user has to think about the next step, the design has failed. I design for the shortest path to the right action.
Identity, messaging and product should feel like one company. That consistency is what makes premium pricing believable.
Every project starts with the metric it needs to move: activation, qualified leads or retention.
What Clients are saying
“Ikenna brought clarity and confidence to our brand in a trust-driven market. Our positioning became stronger, qualified enquiries increased, and he simplified financial complexity into experiences that truly convert.”
Finance | Brand Strategy | Conversion Growth
"Working with Ikenna changed how we approach product design. He restructured our UX system and reduced our design cycle time by over 30% while improving the quality of execution. Our onboarding became clearer, and feature adoption improved. He thinks like a product leader, not just a designer."
Product Design | UX Systems | Efficiency
"Our brand needed elevation in a highly competitive market, and Ikenna delivered exactly that. The rebrand immediately strengthened our visual presence and improved engagement across social platforms. Everything felt intentional and refined. He understands how design builds trust, especially in beauty."
Consumer Brand | Premium Positioning | Engagement
"Ikenna helped us grow beyond being just a café. The new identity built a stronger emotional connection with our customers, leading to increased foot traffic and higher online engagement within the first quarter. He combines creativity with clear business impact."
Hospitality | Lifestyle Branding | Customer Experience
"Luxury requires subtlety and confidence, and Ikenna understood that from the start. The rebrand strengthened our presentation across global channels and improved distributor conversations. Our brand now truly reflects the quality and heritage behind our wine."
Luxury Brand | Global Positioning | Market Confidence
My Creative Tools
FAQs
Questions & Answers
How do we start working together?
A short brief outlining your goals, audience, and preferences is a great start. If available, existing brand assets, references, and any content you want to include are also helpful. Don’t worry! If you’re not sure, I can guide you through a quick discovery session to define everything we need.
What’s your design process like?
My design process is structured yet collaborative. It includes discovery, strategy, ideation, design development, refinement, and delivery. You’ll be involved at key stages, especially during discovery and feedback rounds, so your vision is accurately translated into effective, beautiful design.
Do you offer ongoing support?
Absolutely! I’m available for post-project updates, maintenance, and any new design needs.
How long will it take to complete my project?
Timelines vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project. However, I prioritise efficiency and maintain a streamlined process to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality. I am committed to meeting agreed deadlines and keeping you informed at every stage to guarantee a smooth and prompt execution. throughout.
How much do you charge and do you offer packages?
Pricing is based on the scope and complexity of the project. I offer flexible packages for startups, growing brands, and established businesses. Once I understand your needs, I’ll provide a custom quote. I also offer retainers for long-term creative support.
join the success
Building something ambitious? Let’s make it clear, structured and well designed.
Tell me where you are and where you need to be.
I’ll reply within 24 hours with next steps.