A headshot of Kene Udeze
Product designer. Community organizer. Human

Hello 👋 I help global teams build things that matter.

I am a product designer with a strong bias for business outcomes.

These days, I spend most of my time at IKEA helping our customers find products that best fit their life at home needs.

I've spent over a decade designing digital experiences across global platforms like Booking.com, and supporting African entrepreneurs at Co-creation Hub.

Along the way, I’ve built communities, mentored designers, and collaborated with teams across continents to create products that solve real problems for real people.

Looking beyond my day job

A few things i'm still proud of — some active, some at rest. Together, they form a collection that reflects what I care most about: community & connection, curiosity & growth, and making design more human.

Origin Stories

A storytelling project sharing real journeys into design to inspire newcomers and celebrate the many ways people find their start.

Usable Community

A grassroots community of 2,000+ designers across 3 cities, built to spark conversations, share knowledge, and support one another.

UX Curriculum

A modular curriculum I curated, organizing the best industry insights from diverse voices into actionable learning paths for newcomers to design.