Gift Obido standing between two contemporary artworks in an art gallery.

Guided by curiosity, solving real problems and growing businesses with design and AI.

I’m the kind of designer who always asks, “Why?” and “What if?” Why are we building this? What if we could make it simpler? What if we could make it more beautiful? By asking the right questions, using data, and reducing assumptions, I dig deep to understand users, uncover the root problem, and find the best solution.

With 7 years of experience, I bring more than just design craft—I contribute strategic thinking, with a focus on results. Nothing excites me more than solving real problems that positively impact users and businesses.

Lately, I've been exploring what AI can do, turning ideas into working prototypes fast, building and launching tools from scratch.

Gift Obido working from a balcony in Barcelona.

Gift Obido working remotely from a café.

Skills & Tools

Design Skills

Product Design, UI/UX, Interaction Design, User Research, Competitive Research, Prototyping, Accessibility, Design Systems

Design Tools

Figma, Figjam, Relume, Hotjar, Maze, UserTesting

AI Tools

Claude, ChatGPT, Figma MCP, Cursor, Antigravity, v0 (Vercel), Google Stitch

When I'm not designing, you'll find me playing FIFA, spending time with loved ones, visiting art galleries, taking abstract photos of space and structures, or exploring new activities that satisfy my curiosity and fuel my creativity.

Working with me

I work best in collaborative teams where ideas are shared early and feedback is welcomed. I ask questions, stay curious, and believe the best solutions emerge when everyone feels heard. I care as much about the people I'm building with as I do about what we're building.

During my time working with Gift, I’ve been part of his growth as a UX designer. His ability to understand the problem to solve and the proper application of it as a UI pattern or flow is probably his best tool. I’ve also noticed skills when we brainstorm ideas, being able to defend his rationale behind a design decision to then agree (or disagree) and commit to the solution. This I see as a good soft skill. Good listener, calm, and focused designer. Gift would be a good addition to any design team.

Rolfi Sánchez

Design Director, CreateApe

His collaborative spirit and competence proved to be invaluable to our team. Working with Gift was a cool experience and I'll recommend him for any project that demands innovation, competent skills, and a commitment to design excellence.

Lanre Okedele

Product Designer, Acumen and Tendar

Gift consistently impressed the team with his creativity, attention to detail, and ability to transform complex requirements into intuitive, user-friendly designs.

Abdullahi Raheem

Project Manager, CreateApe

I had the pleasure of working with Gift, and his technical expertise and collaborative approach made a significant impact on our projects. He consistently delivered high-quality work, quickly solving complex problems with innovative solutions. Gift is skilled in product design and an excellent team player who communicates effectively and brings valuable insights to the table. His dedication and adaptability make him a great asset to any team, and I highly recommend him.

Victor Iwatannaye

Software Engineer, Acumen and Tendar

Victor Iwatannaye

Software Engineer, Acumen

Guided by curiosity, solving real problems and growing businesses with design and AI.

Guided by curiosity, solving real problems and growing businesses with design and AI.

Skills & Tools

Design Skills

Design Tools

AI Tools

Working with me

I work best in collaborative teams where ideas are shared early and feedback is welcomed. I ask questions, stay curious, and believe the best solutions emerge when everyone feels heard. I care as much about the people I'm building with as I do about what we're building.

Let's build something extraordinary

Have a project in mind?
I'd love to hear from you.

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear from you.

Let's build something extraordinary