Joshua Nwabogor Is Promoting Diversity Through Product Design

Tosin Clegg

Joshua Nwabogor, a rising star in Nigeria’s product design landscape, is making a significant impact in the fintech industry. His commitment to creating fintech solutions that are both culturally sensitive and inclusive has not only earned him national acclaim but also a nomination for his strong advocacy for inclusive design. Beyond recognition, Joshua’s work is centered around driving the industry forward through his innovative design strategies.

In a candid and occasionally humorous conversation, Joshua shares insights about his work, his perspectives, and his passion for mentoring the next generation of designers. His vision for growth and inclusivity in the sector is truly inspiring. Speaking about his approach to product design he details that, “My approach to product design is rooted in understanding our diverse culture. I believe that to design truly inclusive fintech solutions, designers must consider features like local language support, improving mobile banking adoption rates, USSD bank security, and designs that cater to various levels of digital literacy. Let’s design African products for Africans, keeping African culture in mind.”

Mobile banking is rapidly gaining traction in Nigeria and Joshua see this as an opportunity to further advance in the fintech sector. He established that, “Mobile banking is indeed gaining momentum in Nigeria. The aim is to make more Nigerians bankable and product design is crucial to this. I see this as an opportunity to further propel the fintech sector. By designing products that are optimized for mobile use, I aim to increase mobile banking adoption rates and make financial services more accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.”

“I like to think of myself as a ‘designer without borders’. Whether it’s fintech, edutech, or health, my goal is always the same: to create products that are inclusive, accessible, and make a real difference in people’s lives. Also I believe that fintech solutions should be designed to cater to all levels of digital literacy. By creating intuitive and user-friendly designs, I aim to make these services accessible to everyone, regardless of their digital skills.” He added.

According to Joshua, his vision for the future of fintech is one where everyone, regardless of their language, location, or digital literacy level, has access to financial services, “And with my commitment to advancing inclusive accessibility in design, I believe this future is well within reach. As I continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.”

Joshua Nwabogor’s dedication to inclusive design is clear. His work serves as a reminder of the importance of designing for diversity, and his impact on the fintech industry is undeniable. As he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, we look forward to seeing what he will achieve next.