Bisola's story

Multifaceted advocate for inclusive design, equity, and diversity

Developer to Designer

Cat parent

Travel-obsessed

Professional Bisola

My journey to becoming a product designer was a gradual one. I've always been passionate about designing and developing user experiences (UX), focusing on accessibility.

Not knowing about UX, I leaned towards web development; I graduated with a Bachelor's in Systems & Computer Science from Howard University and started my tech career as a Software Engineer. From there, I became a Web Developer, Design Technologist consultant, UX Designer consultant, then eventually a Product Designer.

I am motivated by the concepts of inclusive design, equity, and improving diversity within the tech industry, focusing on black women's representation. The solutions we see in the market tend to represent the people involved in the decision-making and product development. Focusing on equity and diversity will make the world better and more inclusive.

2024 APDListWrapped revealed that I am a top 30% mentor with 990 mentorship minutes.

I had fun attending the Phoenix Design Week in Arizona.

Our design ideation session was filmed for an office highlight reel a few years ago.

Kind words from great individuals

"...Her experience and insight has proven to be invaluable to our Product Team, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with her on a daily basis. Her attention to detail is unparalleled, but she also is extremely capable of zooming out to look at the big picture, which allows her to ask the difficult questions and really get down to the 'Why'..."
Ashley Morton
Product Owner @ Honeyfund
"Bisola always speaks up when there are tough questions or decisions to be made - whether that's specifically at at the design level, or the company level, or anywhere - she doesn't shy away from the tough conversation, and it makes what we build better!"
Anonymous
Coworker @ Honeyfund
"...She is a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. She improved and educated the organization on why it matters in the travel industry... What distinguishes Bisola is her unwavering commitment to understanding the reasons behind decisions, not only from a product standpoint but also from a technical perspective."
Rachel Smith
Director of Product Design @ Going
"...Bisola is a self-starter who approaches her work with enthusiasm and determination, consistently delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. Her excellent communication skills and consistent community involvement make her a valuable team member and a pleasure to work with..."
Matthew Schafman
Global Senior Director of Ideation & Design @ Neudesic, an IBM Company
"...Her experience and insight has proven to be invaluable to our Product Team, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with her on a daily basis. Her attention to detail is unparalleled, but she also is extremely capable of zooming out to look at the big picture, which allows her to ask the difficult questions and really get down to the 'Why'..."
Ashley Morton
Product Owner @ Honeyfund
"Bisola always speaks up when there are tough questions or decisions to be made - whether that's specifically at at the design level, or the company level, or anywhere - she doesn't shy away from the tough conversation, and it makes what we build better!"
Anonymous
Coworker @ Honeyfund
"...She is a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. She improved and educated the organization on why it matters in the travel industry... What distinguishes Bisola is her unwavering commitment to understanding the reasons behind decisions, not only from a product standpoint but also from a technical perspective."
Rachel Smith
Director of Product Design @ Going
"...Bisola is a self-starter who approaches her work with enthusiasm and determination, consistently delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. Her excellent communication skills and consistent community involvement make her a valuable team member and a pleasure to work with..."
Matthew Schafman
Global Senior Director of Ideation & Design @ Neudesic, an IBM Company
"...Her experience and insight has proven to be invaluable to our Product Team, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with her on a daily basis. Her attention to detail is unparalleled, but she also is extremely capable of zooming out to look at the big picture, which allows her to ask the difficult questions and really get down to the 'Why'..."
Ashley Morton
Product Owner @ Honeyfund
"Bisola always speaks up when there are tough questions or decisions to be made - whether that's specifically at at the design level, or the company level, or anywhere - she doesn't shy away from the tough conversation, and it makes what we build better!"
Anonymous
Coworker @ Honeyfund
"...She is a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. She improved and educated the organization on why it matters in the travel industry... What distinguishes Bisola is her unwavering commitment to understanding the reasons behind decisions, not only from a product standpoint but also from a technical perspective."
Rachel Smith
Director of Product Design @ Going
"...Bisola is a self-starter who approaches her work with enthusiasm and determination, consistently delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. Her excellent communication skills and consistent community involvement make her a valuable team member and a pleasure to work with..."
Matthew Schafman
Global Senior Director of Ideation & Design @ Neudesic, an IBM Company
"...Her experience and insight has proven to be invaluable to our Product Team, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with her on a daily basis. Her attention to detail is unparalleled, but she also is extremely capable of zooming out to look at the big picture, which allows her to ask the difficult questions and really get down to the 'Why'..."
Ashley Morton
Product Owner @ Honeyfund
"Bisola always speaks up when there are tough questions or decisions to be made - whether that's specifically at at the design level, or the company level, or anywhere - she doesn't shy away from the tough conversation, and it makes what we build better!"
Anonymous
Coworker @ Honeyfund
"...She is a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. She improved and educated the organization on why it matters in the travel industry... What distinguishes Bisola is her unwavering commitment to understanding the reasons behind decisions, not only from a product standpoint but also from a technical perspective."
Rachel Smith
Director of Product Design @ Going
"...Bisola is a self-starter who approaches her work with enthusiasm and determination, consistently delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. Her excellent communication skills and consistent community involvement make her a valuable team member and a pleasure to work with..."
Matthew Schafman
Global Senior Director of Ideation & Design @ Neudesic, an IBM Company

From Bisola to Bee

If you can't find me at my computer, I'm either playing video games, watching horror movies, singing my heart out at a karaoke bar, or traveling to my next destination.

My life goals include:

Becoming a polyglot (a master of multiple languages)
Visiting my parent's home countries of Sierra Leone and Nigeria
Self-publishing a fiction novel
Landing an waltz jump
Visiting every Disney park

Big smiles at Disneyland: Tokyo DisneySea

Two croissants or a cat and a croissant

My fiancè and I in Florence, Italy

I had the privilege of being a guest on the podcast "Hacking Neurodivergence," where I shared my experiences as a neurodivergent individual and how I navigate my professional life. Take a listen if you'd like!

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