Tech Trivia with Akodu Loveth, Product Design Specialist at Rwazi

Growing up, when we thought about designers, we thought about men in tech. From graphic design to product design and even UI/UX, women were rarely visible at the forefront of creative and technical conversations.

But that narrative is steadily changing. Today, more women are entering the design space and among this new wave of talent is Akodu Loveth Samiat, popularly known as “That Tech Babe.”

She is a product designer who is carving out her space with intention, impact, and a strong sense of community. With over three years of experience designing intuitive digital products, Loveth combines data, storytelling, and user-centred thinking to create experiences that truly resonate.

At Rwazi, she works as a Product Design Specialist, transforming complex datasets and ideas into seamless user experiences and visual systems across platforms. Her passion lies in leveraging data to refine user experiences, leading to a 30% boost in user engagement.

Beyond her corporate role, she is the Founder and Design Mentor at Teen Techies Academy,  an initiative helping teenagers realise that tech and design aren’t scary mysteries, but superpowers they can use to change their own world.

Her journey is shaped by a dual passion: building world-class products and helping African teenagers find their footing in the global tech space.

Akodu Loveth

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1. Summarise your mornings in one sentence

My morning starts with multiple snoozed alarms before 9:00 am. Then I give thanks to God for another day, attend a few meetings, take a quick refreshment break, and then dive into deep work.

2. Describe your gadget setup

My gadget setup typically consists of a laptop and tablet for work and meetings, which I use on a work table.

Then I have an  MTN router for connectivity, headphones and an earpiece for listening to music, podcasts, receiving calls, my notepad and personal journal for thinking, sometimes sketching, writing my to-do list, and random ideas, colored sticky notes for coded quick reminders, and my customised #Yeshuadidit water bottle for hydration.

Akodu’s project

3. What tech tools/ applications do you use the most for work?

I use Figma and Framer for designing and building, Behiive for newsletter site designs and development, Slack for communication, and Google Workspace for collaboration, research, and working with data.

4. What do you do when you need inspiration?

When I need inspiration, I usually start by moodboarding to see and understand other amazing creative designs and how I can implement a few design elements into mine.

Sometimes I step away from the screen to observe people or random moments, take a cold shower while thinking through the problem, or journal my thoughts to declutter my mind. This gives me space and lets ideas breathe. 

Also, if I need urgent inspiration to get moving, generative AI like Gemini or ChatGPT with detailed prompting comes to the rescue.

5. What mobile application can you not do without daily?

I can’t do without using Gmail, so I don’t miss out on any opportunity.

6. What tech solution do you wish someone had created?

A Focus Mode Feature for social apps like Instagram and TikTok,  something that lets users post, document their journey, or share updates without falling into an endless distractions trap. 

Most times, I open social apps for one task, but end up spending almost two or more hours scrolling, and sometimes don’t even post at all.  I strongly believe this is more than just another feature; it’s more of giving users control by letting them decide exactly what they want to do on these apps.

Akodu Loveth

7. If you have unlimited time and money, what problem would you solve?

In a way, I am already doing this with Teen Techies Academy, but I’d scale it massively so every teenager gets an early head start in tech.

I believe in the impact the average African teenager can create when they’re not learning out of survival, but out of possibility, becoming problem solvers because they can, not because they’re forced to.

8. Which woman in tech inspires you the most?

So many women inspire me in different ways, but Blessing Abeng, Peace Itimi, and Mitchell Chibundu (Designer Babe) stand out for how they build with clarity and intention.

Even across different tech stacks, watching them grow publicly while staying grounded reminds me that true impact isn’t about noise, but consistency, depth, and service. I hope to continue building and growing in the same spirit as they do.

9. Which profound statement inspires you the most?

That would be my statement for 2026, which is: So he called its name Rehoboth, saying, ‘For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. — Genesis 26:22.

It reminds me to do the work — plant the seed and water it — because God doesn’t bless empty hands.

Petra Okelola Hilrich

10. Whose women in tech trivia would you love to read?

I’d love to read aboutPetra Okelola Hilrich. I had the opportunity to work with her at Trendx when she was the Lead Designer, and it was my very first experience working under supervision.

Working with her taught me so much about precision and attention to detail in design. Her guidance challenged me to grow and shaped me into a better designer over time.

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