The Elite Designer Podcast

What exactly is design? Is it just about making things look beautiful, or is there something deeper at play? In this episode, we dive into the heart of design as more than decoration — it’s about solving problems, shaping experiences, and creating meaningful connections. Oluwafemi unpacks the different lenses through which design can be understood: Design as Problem-Solving – how intention and fun...

In this episode, Morenike, a creative director, discusses the concept of brand alchemy, emphasizing the importance of branding beyond just visual identity. She shares her journey into the creative space, misconceptions about branding, and the critical elements that contribute to a strong brand identity. The conversation also touches on the role of storytelling in branding, common mistakes in visua...

Listen as we delve into the pros and cons of diversification, emphasizing the need for a clear direction amidst the myriad of creative pursuits. In this conversation, Aindriü, the founder of Astrella, discusses the importance of having a clear vision as a creative, the necessity of finding one's core identity, and the balance between working hard and working smart. He emphasizes the value of colla...

This dialogue emphasizes the significance of contracts, understanding one's value, and the need for clear communication in negotiations. Moyo also shares key takeaways for creatives to ensure they are adequately compensated for their work while maintaining professionalism and ethical standards.

In this episode of The Elite Designer Podcast , we tackle the invisible work draining freelancers and creatives — and how to stop it. Learn three practical fixes: and start running your creative business like a CEO. It’s time to profit without burnout.

In this episode, we explore how to turn your creative skills into sustainable income, price your services with confidence, and build a brand that’s both artful and profitable. Learn how to profit with integrity and set up a creative career that actually lasts. This is your blueprint for earning well without selling out.

Design Refraction: Beyond the Brief is an episode that explores intentional design and emotional strategy in creative work. Oluwafemi dives deep into the intentional layers that separate good design… from unforgettable design.

This episode titled "Design Refraction – The Prism Within" , centered around creative diversification and perception shift. For designers that are multifaceted, teaching them how to profit from their diversification.

In this Episode, Oluwafemi talks about earning, iterating different ways to earn and improve earning power as a creative.

In this Episode, Oluwafemi talks about pricing, how to price and the different pricing models to employ as a creative.

In this Episode, Oluwafemi Shares how to set boundaries as a creative and the importance. He also emphasizes the importance of learning how to say NO without guilt.

In this Episode, Oluwafemi talks about burnout and its causes. Dissecting how it affects creativity, and how to avoid, survive, walkthrough and overcome it when you encounter it. He also shares a bit about how he was able to scale through his burnout period. Listen to his recommendations and you will not go through this pain any more.

In this Episode, Oluwafemi dives into traits to possess as an individual that wants to thrive in their field of play.  Breaking down each point with a bonus trait to possess.

In this Episode, Oluwafemi breaks down 4 major classes of skills to have as a creative that needs to thrive in the space. He also explains the importance of combining these skills even though they are differently weighted. On this, you need to actually ask yourself, "what skill am I learning or improving on to thrive?".

In this Episode, Oluwafemi shares and expands on the How, Why and When to take actions as humans, and especially as creatives. He describes what is best known as knowledge obesity. 

In this episode, Oluwafemi shares the foundational value of being an effective creative. The importance of being self-aware

In this episode, a teenage illustrator and multi disciplinary artist , who is inspired by everything around around her shares her design journey and how she plans merging it with Robotics and AI.

In this episode, Oreoluwa Olajide an English education graduate at Obafemi Awolowo university Out of curiosity and desire decides to cross a threshold when she decided to take up an internship position at femolakarot studios despite having no idea about design. Listen to what drove her.

In this Episode Robert Smart a South African based UI/UX/Web designer, shares his experiences and reactions to rejections and how he dealt and deals with them as a freelancer.

In this episode a friend shares his design journey, pin pointing ups and downs, highs and lows that lead to his growing desire to being an illustrator and motion designer. So if you've got some interests in design, this is for you.

In this episode, Mobolarinwa Fakeyede a Lead product design professional explains what design in UI/UX mean and entails. He succinctly outlines the difference and meet points of these two terms.

In this episode, Ifedayo Ojo a multimedia professional and industrial product developer sheds light on what DESIGN really mean and how humanity IS generally involved in playing crucial roles as far as LIFE is concerned.