I'm Godwin 'Bami Odeleye, a service designer who believes that the best solutions lie at the intersection of deep user empathy and pragmatic business sense. My design journey began not in tech, but by working directly with people—managing financial goals, co-creating with communities in Nigeria, and architecting physical spaces. These experiences taught me how to listen, how to see the connections in complex systems, and, most importantly, how to build innovations that are both human-centered and strategically viable.
My process is grounded in research and collaboration. I use tools like ethnographic research, journey mapping, and co-creation workshops to uncover real needs and prototype services that are seemless, efficient, equitable, and sustainable. In my work, whether redesigning a public or a business services, I strive to bridge the gap between what users need and what organizations can deliver for seemless experiences.
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​Out of Work
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When I'm not mapping user journeys, you can find me on long reflection walks, observing the patterns in local markets and natural ecosystems—a practice that continually sharpens my ability to see the hidden connections within complex service systems.
I’m also a lifelong story collector, deeply listening to everyday experiences and business decisions, which grounds my design work in real-world context and human narrative.
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About Me
Experience Snapshot
2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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Service Design Consultant (Project-Based)
Nigerian Immigration Service | Ekiti State, Nigeria (Hybrid)
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Researched user pain points, mapped journeys, facilitated co-creation, and prototyped improved service flows for Nigerian Immigration Service International Passport Issuance.
Social Innovator & Lead Designer (Project-Based)
Freelance | Ekiti State, Nigeria (Hybrid)
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Led systemic research, stakeholder engagement, and business modeling to prototype decentralized, sustainable cassava-based food production ecosystems.
Financial Service Advisor
Leadway Assurance | Osogbo, Nigeria
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Advised clients through empathy-driven financial planning, translating complex needs into clear strategies.
Architectural Designer
Freelance | Ogbomoso, Nigeria (Hybrid)
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Applied systems thinking and visualization to design functional structures and seamless user experiences.
Key Competence
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​User
Research​

Stakeholder Workshops & Co-creation Facilitation

Personas
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Service
Prototyping ​
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Journey
Mapping​

Business
Modeling

Service
Blueprinting​

​ Value Proposition
Design

