Bolutife Awakan

Portrait of Bolutife Awakan

Design. Strategy. Creative Direction

I care about work that goes into the world and helps people feel and do something. 10 years of it, across Africa, US, and Europe

Lemuwé

A Scandinavian-inspired identity system built around elegance, simplicity, and space.

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Clients

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Services

01

Branding & Strategy

I work with founders and teams to build lasting brands from inside out, designing the identity, positioning, and direction that inspires action.

  • Brand Strategy
  • Visual Design
  • Creative Direction

02

Digital & Product Design

I design digital experiences like products and websites that feel natural, clear, human, and delightful to use.

  • Web Design
  • App Design
  • UX Research

03

Team Trainings & Workshops

For teams with wrong structure, unclear direction, no real connection to what the business needs. I build the conditions for the team to perform its best.

  • Design Leadership
  • Team Workshops
  • Creative Strategy

Awards

2025

Top 0.8% of Freelance Designers Worldwide

Team & Tonic

2024

Cloudde Tech Honourary Award

Cloudde

2023

Brand Designer of the Year

No Code Tech Summit

Topics I speak on

  • Design
  • Branding
  • Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Storytelling
  • Women led initiatives

Testimonials

What clients say?

"Bolutife is an absolutely amazing designer. She didn’t just capture the essence of our brand in the identity design, she also has an amazing personality. So enthusiastic about our business and brand that she delivered more than we paid her for. She was patient and carried us along throughout the entire process, it felt like we were in on the big decisions too. I would recommend her over and over again."
Oyindamola BakareFounder, HousePadi
"I consider myself incredibly lucky to have partnered with Bolu as our brand designer. She's not your typical designer; she's a brand magician! Bolu's creativity knows no bounds. She doesn't just create designs; she crafts experiences that leave a lasting impression. Rayna UI is a living example."
Ogaga JohnCo-founder, Rayna UI
“Bolu’s evident energy and enthusiasm shines through her work, with her dynamism with colour and bold approaches.”
Victor FatanmiLead Partner, FourthCanvas / CEO. Fullgap

Notes

Ideas, stories, and lessons I share along the way.

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