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Abimbola Ayinde

Member since June 2026
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Communications & Marketing Specialist at Sprout Africa. I talk about design, business, technology, and the lessons learned while building a multidisciplinary career.

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First published
June 2026
Latest publication
June 2026
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#48
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The Biscuit Wrapper That Started It All
CAREERS

The Biscuit Wrapper That Started It All

When Abimbola Ayinde entered the University of Ilorin, it wasn't to study her dream course. Admitted into Forestry and Wildlife after hoping to pursue Medicine, she planned to eventually change direction. Instead, an unexpected encounter with a UI/UX seminar introduced her to a field that perfectly matched the curiosity she had carried since childhood. In this personal essay, she reflects on rejection, resilience, mentorship, and how design became more than a profession, it became a lens for understanding people, products, and opportunities.

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