How I built a portfolio and solid work experience before graduating uni – Product Designer, Oluwatosin Adentan

How I built a portfolio and solid work experience before graduating uni – Product Designer, Oluwatosin Adentan

Tosin is in the Lagos State University (LASU) Accounting class of 2024 but she already has work experience and a clientele in tech product design.

While many students might celebrate freedom from the shackles of academia, Tosin’s shackles were of a different kind. In her freshman year, Accounting just didn’t spark joy. But a twist of fate, a supportive cousin, and a lockdown led her to discover the world of product design.

Having only graduated this June, Tosin already boasts a portfolio of impressive projects. In this interview, we chat with the UX/UI enthusiast about her journey, and the exciting path that lies ahead. 

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First of all, congratulations on your convocation. How does it feel to be finally out of the “shackles” of Lagos State University (LASU)?

Tosin: Thank you!!! The shackles have fallen off for real. Truth is I didn’t have a particularly difficult time in LASU but the relief of being done with it regardless is incomparable to be honest.

How many years did you have to spend because I know there were strike actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)?

T: I started in February of 2020, wrote my last exam in November of 2023 and graduated on 5th June 2024! I can’t exactly explain it but we were lucky because somehow LASU wasn’t under ASUU so we never went on strike besides the COVID lockdown of course.

Look at that. How great! Any fun memories that you’ll miss now that you are out? 

T: I miss my friends!!! I miss seeing them everyday and being with them. We chat and text but it can never be the same.

That’s cute. But you all will be alright Read Original