Olamide Akinrefon

Graphic Designer || Content Developer || UX Design Enthusiast.

Fun facts about me
I sing
I play the guitar

[oladapo omotola @pricelexLeeZ]

@myaccessbank @myaccessbank so which law enforcement agency should I go and report to. Because I can’t make sense from this response is the on here or Nigeria where I am currently not in. @cenbank please come to my aid

[Pamilerin Adegoke @Pamilerin]

Please RT 🙏

[Tunde Onakoya @Tunde_OD]

Today, my heart is overwhelmed with a joy words can barely hold. I think the time is finally right to share this story…

In 2018, I met Jamiu. He was a curious kid, brilliant and full of light. At the time, he was working as a roadside mechanic in the slums of Majidun, Ikorodu. I invited him and his brother Ayomide to our weekend chess academy. I immediately grew very fond of them as they were very talented and of great character as well.

When I asked to meet their parents, he led me to a tiny shed and hugged a woman with the kindest smile. “That’s my mum” he said.

I noticed her leg was amputated. She had lost her right leg in a tragic accident: while scavenging for plastic bottles at a dump site to feed her children, an excavator ran over her. She was never taken to the hospital as there was no money to sort the medical bills. Her Husband had abandoned her as soon as Jamiu was born so they never got to meet their father.

That day, I made a quiet vow to never leave them behind.

In 2019, their mum fell critically ill. I held her hand as she cried and asked me to take care of her boys if anything happened to her. I reassured her that she was going to remain alive to see her boys excel. It was a promise I couldn’t keep…

Two weeks later, she passed.

That day, I became a father.

They moved in with me. We got them back in school. Jamiu became a chess champion and is currently completing his University education. I’ve watched him grow into a remarkable young man. His brother Ayomide, a track and field star in his final secondary school education year. My heart is full, I’m glad I got to be a part of their story.

Today, 7 years later… we’re together in America and Jamiu just won the ICN Chess Championship in New York, ahead of 200+ USCF-rated players, and earned a $500 scholarship.

I know your Mum watches you from heaven with a smile 🕊️ Your dreams are boundless Jamiu.
Continue to Dare greatly and show the world what you’re truly made of. I fought back tears today because I am immensely proud of you.

Mama Jamiu, your boys are doing well. I kept my promise. I always will.

[The Local Designer 👹 @TariusNG]

Before I start this morning rant, let me start by saying GM beautiful people.

Now let’s get into the matter at hand that got me pissed, but hey I can’t do anything about it other than to call out the BS I saw this morning.

I understand everyone wants to be a design critic but at least before you can comfortably go ahead to criticize someone’s work there should be a level to where your skills as a designer has reached before you can do that so as to avoid this tweet I’m about to make. I’m taking to you @realmadu777

It’s going to be a thread 🧵 and I’m not going to sugarcoat anything.

(Disclaimer: I don’t see myself as a design critic, just a fellow designer that knows when to call out someone else’s BS)

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Good idea

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

We're really getting enough of this country's drama, from inflation to the Senate house brouhaha and now the unfortunate incident at Ikeja Electric. It's overwhelming!

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

See finish no dey this country matter. Just when you thought you've seen it all. Another is brewing. Pheww!🥲🤥

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

@CrazyKorean Please next time, tell your dad to always close his eyes while eating Saki, so pepper doesn't splash into his eyes😂😂

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

This right here!😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[🎙 SIR KHAY ✊🏿 @sleek_khay]

Ok this is content

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

Honestly, that '#Ganusi challenge' on IG always gets me cracked up. With every take I come across, it just gets more hilarious🤣🤣🤣

It's easily my favourite challenge so far. But, there are still four days left to the end of February. I'm hoping another won't top it😂😂

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

Creativity isn't an epiphany. It is a lifestyle. It should be evident in the small things, the big things, and everything, really.

#design #Creativity

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

Some of the ways I started liberating myself from perfectionism were by permitting myself to wear a slightly stained white shirt, sending out designs that aren't perfect but get the job done, and graciously accepting help without criticizing the approach.

[Gideon Ogunkola @gideonogunkola]

So our love story

@olamide_da1

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

@Eeskay01 @gideonogunkola Broo🫶

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I couldn’t agree more!😅

My husband fell in love with me when I had chickenpox - and asked me out afterwards! 🥹❤️

Cheers to two, and to forever, baby❣️

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

@abiodun_toby @gideonogunkola Jesu Oworo😁

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

UX Designers have dedicated roles like researchers & writers. Why can't Graphic Designers too have "Graphical Sourcers" to hunt for graphical assets? 🤔.... Imagine sourcing for 2hrs and designing for only 30mins??🤧🫠

#designerslife #efficiencytips

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

Another form of self-love for me is to be the first to like my posts and comments on social media whenever I share them🤗🤗

[Olamide Akinrefon @olamide_da1]

RIP to all the ideas I got in the shower and forgot after leaving the shower🥺🥺🥺