I'm Godwin 'Bami Odeleye, a service designer who believes that the best solutions lie at the intersection of deep user empathy, pragmatic business sense, and Innovation. 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 how organizations can innovately deliver seamless service experiences.
Out of Work
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
2024
2023
2022
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

Service
Prototyping

Journey
Mapping

Business
Modeling

Service
Blueprinting

Value Proposition
Design

