Hi again, I’m Collins 🥷🏽
Senior Product Designer focused on building scalable SaaS and platform products.
A product designer focused on building complex products and making them feel simple and beautiful to use. Over the past several years I’ve worked with startups and product teams across fintech, SaaS, communication platforms, and operational tools, helping translate complicated workflows into clear, usable software.
My work sits at the intersection of product strategy, UX systems, and design execution, where I focus on simplifying complexity and designing products that scale. When I’m not working on product design, I spend time building tools and resources for the design community, exploring how thoughtful systems can help designers and teams work more effectively.

A few moments outside of design that keep me curious.
Currently I collaborate with Floward, contributing to product design across AI-powered gifting and flower delivery experiences in the e-commerce sector. My work focuses on simplifying complex systems, designing scalable interfaces, and improving the overall product experience.
Along the way I’ve also partnered with teams at Floward, Honeycoin, Factored Quality, Outliant, Engage, and EngineerSF, contributing to products across fintech, SaaS platforms, internal business tools, and communication software.
Across these experiences, my role has consistently involved helping teams turn complex ideas into clear, functional products that users can rely on every day.
My Guiding Philosophy
These principles have shaped the way I approach product work across the teams and companies I’ve collaborated with over the years. They help me understand that great product design lives at the intersection of clarity, systems, and empathy.
And honestly, the most impactful design work happens when designers think beyond screens and start thinking about products, systems, and decisions. Because, design is not just about visuals, it’s about understanding problems deeply, structuring information thoughtfully, and creating interfaces that help people accomplish real work.
Clarity Over Complexity
Complex products don’t have to feel complicated. A large part of my work involves simplifying workflows, restructuring interfaces, and helping teams turn complex product ideas into experiences that feel intuitive.
Systems Before Screens
Complex products don’t have to feel complicated. A large part of my work involves simplifying workflows, restructuring interfaces, and helping teams turn complex product ideas into experiences that feel intuitive.
Understand the Real Problem
Complex products don’t have to feel complicated. A large part of my work involves simplifying workflows, restructuring interfaces, and helping teams turn complex product ideas into experiences that feel intuitive.
Design With Engineers, Not For Them
Complex products don’t have to feel complicated. A large part of my work involves simplifying workflows, restructuring interfaces, and helping teams turn complex product ideas into experiences that feel intuitive.
Iteration Over Perfection
Complex products don’t have to feel complicated. A large part of my work involves simplifying workflows, restructuring interfaces, and helping teams turn complex product ideas into experiences that feel intuitive.
Products Are Built by Teams
Complex products don’t have to feel complicated. A large part of my work involves simplifying workflows, restructuring interfaces, and helping teams turn complex product ideas into experiences that feel intuitive.
Experience Over The Years
Over the past several years I’ve worked with startups and product teams across fintech, SaaS, communication tools, and operational platforms. My work has involved designing complex product experiences, building scalable design systems, and helping teams ship better products faster.
Floward (Total Funding $190m)
Senior Product Designer
2025 - Present
Voxtell (Acq in-progress)
Senior Product Designer
2025 - 2025
Rvysion Group
Lead Product Designer / Design Manager
2024 - 2025
Honeycoin (Raised $4.9m)
Lead Product Designer
2023 - 2024
Outliant (Acq by Ignite Visibility)
Lead Product Designer / Design Manager
2021 - 2023
Factored Quality (YC 22 - Acq by Pietra)
Product Designer
2022 - 2022
Engage.so
Product Designer
2020 - 2021
EngineerSF
Product Designer
2020 - 2021
How I Contribute
Through my work across different product teams, I’ve naturally gravitated toward areas where I tend to have the most impact. And over time, my role has expanded beyond just designing screens, and grew into systems thinking, product strategy, workflow design, and cross-functional collaboration.
Today I focus on designing products that scale and helping teams turn complex ideas into clear, usable software.
Today I focus on designing products that scale and helping teams turn complex ideas into clear, usable software.

System Design
Product Design
User Experience
Interaction Design
Design Systems
Product Strategy
System Design
Problem Framing
Information Architecture
Usability Testing
Data-informed decisions
User Research
Building Products
Mobile Products
Internal Tools
Web Applications
Platform Interfaces
Complex Workflows
Emerging Technologies
Fintech Products
Automation Tools
Health Platforms
AI-Assisted Interfaces
Creator Tools, Data, etc.
Collaboration
Stakeholder Alignment
Engineers
Product Managers
Cross-functional Teams
Design Mentorship
Design Craft
Interface Architecture
Micro-interactions
Prototyping
Design Systems
Visual Identity Design
What Founders and Teammates Say
Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside talented founders, product teams, and engineers. These are a few reflections from people I’ve collaborated with.
We sought to revamp our website and online presence.
Collins executed this perfectly. It wasn't an easy process to translate our vision into reality, but he was incredibly patient and worked closely with us, ultimately delivering a result that exceeded our expectations.
Steven Grin
Mg. Partner, Lateral Frontiers VC
Collins completely turned a complex, fast-growing product into a world-class platform.
The results spoke for themselves, happier clients on our B2B platform, stronger retention, and the confidence to raise capital for our next phase of growth which we did.
David Nandwa
CEO/Founder, Honeycoin
From guiding us through the process and timelines, to creating the perfect prototype for our demo day, amazing work Collins, as always, well done.
Couldn't have been more satisfied. with the work really. The dedication to optimizing the user experience and ensuring prompt delivery was impressive.
Mwenda M.
CEO & Founder, Agrails
I have rarely encountered individuals with as strong a work ethic as he has.
Collins worked with my team to redesign our entire software platform. He came in, analyzed the system, articulated its deficits, and proposed changes.
He worked quickly and diligently to build our new designs. He was communicative, insightful, and productive.
Lucas Fridman
CTO, FactoredQuality (YC 22)
I had the privilege of working closely with Collins as our design manager, and I can say that his design skills were truly commendable.
He consistently demonstrated a strong understanding of design principles and made significant contributions to our projects. Additionally, as the person in charge of task distribution, goal setting, and performance evaluations, he played a crucial role in managing and leading our team.
Micaela Galimberti
Senior Designer, Winona
Collins really helped us go way beyond a logo, he built a system that ties together our website, our AI assistant, and how we present ourselves to customers every day.
It feels sharper, more modern, and more trustworthy, and our clients noticed the shift almost instantly.
What I loved most was how effortless the process felt working with Collins.
Junior Smizmaul
CEO & Co-Founder, Voxtell
Speaking & Recognitions
I occasionally share insights on product design, systems thinking, and building better digital products through conferences, talks, and industry events.
Global Talent Endorsement @ Home Office UK
2025
Speaker @ IOG Summit Lagos
2024
Key Note Speaker @ Google DevFest Conference
2024
Speaker @ Vizible Africa Lightening sessions
2024
Award @ 99th Global Tech Hero - TheConnectedAwards
2024
Workshop Mentor @ Growth School
2023
Speaker @ Jetpack Conference
2024
Speaking @ Synthera Fellowship Cohort 1
2023
Mentorship @ Synthera Fellowship Cohort 2
2024
Design Judge @ COMPSSA PitchHathon - University of Lagos
2023
Speaker @ Upskill Conference Cardtonic
2024
Speaker @ Untitled Designers Conference
2022
Speaker @ World Usability Day Africa
2024
Speaker @ Perxels Design School Community Sessions
2022
Interview Feature @ Geneza School Blog
2024
Key Note Speaker @ Atlassian Community Ilorin
2022
Speaker @ DesignerBabe Conference
2024
Mentorship Engagement @ ADP List
2022
Podcast Guest @ Designstration with Ufot Ubon
2024

Moments that keep me grounded