I’m Gbemi Olugbenle.

With 7 years of experience as a designer, I’ve developed a strong skill set in brand design and development, product design and strategy, and creative campaigns. 

My engineering background shapes the way I work :: I bring structure and strategy into every creative process, ensuring each design is not only visually compelling but also purposeful, research-driven, and effective.

I founded Paintmilk Studio, a design practice dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design by blending creativity with precision. Through this work, I’ve helped brands, businesses, non-profits and religious organizations craft visionary products and experiences that resonate with their audiences.

At my core, I’m always exploring new possibilities in design — whether it’s developing innovative products, rethinking user experiences, or creating systems that connect creativity with impact.

My hobbies include: reading, crocheting, dancing, baking, solving puzzles/board games and visiting museums. I mean with all these hobbies, you can imagine that I’m never “bored”.

gbems is my nickname. Olúwágbémisólá is my full name.

Over 7 years of experience…

Operations Captain

2018-2020
University Tours

Creative Intern

2019
Faith-based Org

Freelance Graphic Designer

2019-2022

Product Strategy & Development

2022
Venture Studio

Creative Director & Product Designer

2023-PRESENT
Paintmilk Studio


Stack

Design

Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, ReadyMag, Framer, Squarespace, Canva

Research

Typeform, Tally, Qualtrics, Lyssna, Maze, Usertesting.com

Admin/Ops

Google Suite, Notion, Trello, Jira, Kit

Writing

Medium, Substack

AI

GPT, Gemini, Lovable

Features

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