Tobi Oyadiran, Product Designer II

I’m a designer due to my love for artwork, which stems from a younger age. Drawing was considered one of my favorite pastimes as a child, I’d spend numerous hours sketching at residence and in class (I did a number of detentions and sketched in these too).

If you’d requested the child model of me what I wished to be after I grew up, I’d’ve positively informed you “teddy bear surgeon”. If you’d requested me to be severe, I’d let you know “someone who designs things”.

Looking again, I assume I wasn’t far off.

I work to create extra alternatives for artists to generate profits from their work on Spotify.

It would in all probability must be my youthful brother as he’s additionally a designer. Growing up we have been uncovered to A LOT of cartoons and comics so we naturally shared related pursuits and pursued related careers, however oddly sufficient, as we bought older, our conversations haven’t actually revolved round design or collaborating. If we have been to work collectively, nevertheless, I guess it’d be one thing round illustration and print. Watch this house?

What’s up, Stephen 😉

I’ve just lately bought hooked on the “tell me what you’re wearing” pattern. If I needed to pinpoint why, I’d say getting an perception to how others categorical themselves by way of what they put on is one thing that I discover attention-grabbing, there’s all the time some kind of story, a model somebody is supporting or simply an outright flex concerned.

“Don’t fall in love with your design.”

Fall in love with the issue, iterations and individuals who want what you design.

Location: Ivar Los Park, Stockholm

Soundtrack: Mutual Butterflies – Ryan Trey 

There’s a spot positioned alongside Monteliusvägen (a scenic space in Stockholm) referred to as Ivar Los Park. In my opinion, it’s one of many parks with the very best views of town. Whilst it’s most energetic in the summertime months, I’ve discovered myself spending a tonne of time right here all 12 months round. It’s nice for summer season picnics, studying, watching the solar set or simply rehearsing the way you’d win that argument you misplaced months again. It’s all the time a great vibe. 

Show some like to my buddy Teo on Instagram (@teowithdoodles), he’s an impartial illustrator primarily based in Helsinki who swears he’s not that good… I’ll allow you to all resolve.

Spotting miniature chairs in your each day is a uncommon prevalence, so uncommon {that a} buddy of mine determined to make an Instagram account for it. If you discover any, take an image and ship it over to @teenychairs on Instagram!

Lastly, If you’re an up-and-coming or early profession design particular person trying to have a espresso chat, I bought you. Here’s my LinkedIn.