Desmond Kayder Adusah Email & Phone Number

Dawhenya, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Handling level 200 and 300 classes on:Design ThinkingWeb Design and UI/UXMultimediaComputer Aided Design (Adobe Suite)

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

- Founded Luminate, an edtech startup focused on providing crucial career guidance to students.- Successfully transformed Luminate from an initial concept into a recognized startup acknowledged by UNICEF Ghana.- Led Luminate through the UNICEF Ghana Startup Lab, gaining valuable tools and insights for success in the edtech landscape.- Developed the 'Kadecs app' MVP in six months, designed to assist high school students in exploring programs, setting goals, and receiving personalized recommendations.- Guided the Luminate team through the entire design process, from meticulous research to conceptualization, establishing Luminate as a full fledged startup.- Positively impacted approximately 310 students in Ghana with a waitlist of 500+ students for the 'Kadecs app', showcasing Luminate's commitment to making a tangible difference in students' lives.

As Team Lead at Indi Design Labs, I oversee a versatile team of creative professionals, including web, motion, and graphic designers, and photographers. Our mission is to transform innovative concepts into captivating designs across diverse industries:1. Marketing Events: Crafting impactful visual identities for memorable event experiences.2. Spatial Design & Architectural Visualizations: Bringing architectural visions to life through immersive previews.3. Web Design: Creating user-centric websites to enhance online presence and conversions.4. Multimedia Design: Communicating complex ideas through interactive presentations.5. Business Design: Optimizing branding and streamlining internal processes.I foster a collaborative environment for precise project execution and team growth, consistently delivering outstanding design solutions that satisfy clients and meet business objectives.

- Led the design team in developing biodegradable food packages, aligning with Plastic Punch's commitment to sustainable waste management.- Successfully collaborated with the Plastic Punch team to secure a substantial award of 25,000 GBP for the AfriPlastics challenge.- Conducted comprehensive research and collaborated with interns to develop alternative materials aligned with local viability and sustainability.- Experimented with algae and coconut husks, resulting in low-fidelity prototypes and MVPs, including a biodegradable alternative for rubber from algae and a tray made from coconut husks and algae.- Explored the potential of using discarded HDPE plastics from bottle caps to create construction materials for local use, contributing to the NGO's broader mission of recycling and repurposing plastics.- Conducted a human-centered design research study in Prampram, Ghana, examining residents' experiences with existing biodegradable packages and bamboo cutlery.- Coordinated a comprehensive study introducing biodegradable packages to local food vendors, established restaurants, and hotels to assess market viability and commercial perception.

Ghana

• CoLed company’s first major event of 2019 with Dentsu Aegis Sub Saharan Africa as lead designer and assistant project manager. The event was commended by Dentsu Aegis as “their best event so far”, and awarded us with a standing ovation and hand written ‘Thank You’ notes by the Dentsu Aegis SSA CEO. • Spearheaded design section as only creative/designer retained for corporate office, managing multiple tasks and projects from managers across multiple divisions and countries simultaneously. Also managed corporate brand, identity and company/office branding. • Designed 20+ client marketing presentation decks with 3D Visualizations, supported by managers, to ensure each was tailor-made for each brand/client.• Designed multiple event 3D visualizations, branded collaterals and material for multiple clients including Vodafone/Vodacom, AirtelTigo, Orange and Fanta• Developed social media content for Corona Beer and Nutribom Baby Foods under BTL Plus

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

GHOne TV is a Ghana-based Broadcasting, Media Production Company andEntertainment TV channel broadcasting a mix of local and internationalentertainment. It is now owned by Excellence In Broadcasting (EIB) Networks• Developed different concepts for TV ads, transitions, and infographics with 5 shown on live TV. • Brainstormed several logo concept and designs, social media content and motion graphic projects during idea generation sessions in collaboration with supervisor. • Operated the Character Generation machine for crawlers and lower thirds on 4 live Talk Shows and TV Programs. • Led and coordinated redesign of new lower thirds for a new TV show

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Master'S Degree, Mdes, Design Thinking

Modules: Consumer Trends; Design, Technology and Prototyping; Whole System Design; Creative Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Project.

Bachelor’S Degree, Graphic Design, Second Class Upper

Activities and Societies: - Best Thesis Project and Presentation 2018 - Nominated twice in Graphic Design Awards Ghana: 2016 & 2017.

High School, Visual Arts