About
Mabintou Kolley is a senior designer and the founder of Hummmble, a creative studio based in London offering thoughtful and well designed solutions within the luxury consumer space.
Work Experience
• Running complex design projects to progress our in-house CTF platform ranges.io
• Initiating, driving and delivering state of the art product design, working alongside project managers and engineers
• Creating a new design system and language for ranges.io
• Upholding a user-centered approach within a collaborative agile structure, defining and communicating the UX direction to my team and wider stakeholders
• Holding collaborative team sessions to push design forward
• Spearheading prioritisation of digital accessibility on the ranges.io platform
• Assisting with the development of creative concepts
• Delivering quality product design, working alongside the creative director and head of design
• Accounts include: Revolution Beauty, Hunter Boots, Walgreen Boots - Liz Earle and Cybex
• Run day to day operations of the business as an agency
• Work closely with the CTO, Engineering Lead and Experience Lead to deliver high value products to a wide range of clients
• Created a recognisable visual brand, design language, design system
• Liaise and work hand in hand with founders, CEOs and steak-holders
• Hosting collaborative team sessions to push design forward and ensure the delivery of high quality design
• Spearheading design as an agency and leading all design projects produced
• Consider our public facing image as an agency and handle our digital presence as well as be a representative of our outward facing brand, leading to our content going viral on social media
• Recognised by Forbes and Net-a-Porter for our work and contributions as an agency
Catered to several clients as an independent freelancer from leading a UX/UI project for House of CB to creating a digital campaign for Adidas to creating pitch work for Sony UK. My clients ranged from start-up to large international businesses and pushed me to become a multi-faceted, multi-talented individual.
Participated in an internship at FBM creating digital renders, 3D models, and engaged with all phases of the digital architectural design process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Architecture
Speaking
Speaker at the annual AC-HACK at Imperial College London touching on my 8+ year journey as a designer, how to establish your path and celebrating computer scientists of black heritage.
Speaking on a panel about the intersection of fashion and technology.
"We delved into six fascinating topics that are shaping the future of the industry:
The Power of AI and Data Analytics: Our panelists shared how AI is transforming fashion forecasting and personalization. The use of data analytics to understand consumer preferences is revolutionizing the way we shop and wear clothes.
Sustainable Fashion and Tech: It's inspiring to see how technology is being harnessed to reduce the fashion industry's environmental footprint. Panelists shared innovative practices and materials, offering hope for a more eco-conscious future.
Metaverse and Virtual Fashion: We explored the metaverse and how technology is redefining the way we present and experience fashion. Virtual fashion shows are becoming the new norm, allowing for unprecedented creativity and inclusivity.
Smart Textiles and Wearables: Our discussion highlighted the integration of technology into clothing and accessories. Smart textiles are not only fashionable but also functional, enhancing our daily lives.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in E-commerce: Augmented and virtual reality are revolutionizing online shopping experiences. It's incredible how these technologies are reshaping the way we interact with fashion in the digital realm.
Digital Age Challenges and Opportunities: We also addressed the challenges and opportunities that the digital age presents to fashion designers and brands. It's clear that adaptability and innovation are key to success."
Discussing experiences climbing the corporate ladder on a panel and how we navigate challenges unique to our generation while making an impact on our peers.
Accompanied by Robin Walker, Yaya Sillah and Tokini Peterside-Schwebig on the Culture and Creative Arts panel exploring the diversity, resilience and impact of African culture and the creative arts.
I touched several topics including the preservation of African culture via technology, and the importance of traditional storytelling - how we can adapt to doing so in a digital world.
"The world of retail tech continues to explode with new solutions and ways of thinking. AR, VR, Web3 – the innovations keep on coming. And there is no one better to cut through the noise than the people who have lived and breathed technology all their lives. Our panel of true digital natives explain how they contend with the constant waves of new technology and help you decipher which ones have the potential to truly transform the sector. Watch this space.
We’ll explore:
Their views on and a comparative analysis of the latest innovations and emerging technologies
Which ones they think are a flash in the pan and those with greater potential to transform the way consumers shop and retailers sell
Their predictions on what shopping will look like in 2030 and how you should respond"
Speaking on a panel at Nottingham University's Women in Business event alongside Helen Normoyle - Marking Director of Boots UK and Ireland and many others.
This event explored not only black excellence, but being black, business and creative. We had a large panel consisting of entrepreneurs as well as creatives from different career backgrounds.
Features
To mark International Women’s Day 2023 we interviewed 6 powerful and inspirational women all working in different career fields. Today’s profile is Mabintou, a Senior Product Designer in cybersecurity and business owner.
Established in 2018, Not Not Smiling, aims to amplify the voices of female and female-identifying creatives, and provide a platform for them to connect and share their knowledge, experience and work. What was once an event that took place once a year to mark International Women’s Day, Not Not Smiling has grown into an annual series of physical events, online conversations and a blog series that provides a platform for even more voices worldwide.
Get to know the five young women who have co-founded a flourishing e-commerce agency, as they discuss the need for diversity within the tech industry and the important role that fashion plays in their everyday lives – from selecting the right WFH outfit to why MCQ’s new Eden High Icon collection is a firm favorite for any occasion
This year we have seen an unprecedented amount of focus on the Black community in various countries around the world after the tragic death of George Floyd. There has been significant support across business, politics, and media however to drive the equality desired many of these efforts will have to continue beyond 2020.
In honour of Black History Month in the UK, POCIT highlighted ten influential Black British women who code and break down barriers.
#changingthenarrative
I discussed 3 of my favourite beginner-friendly website building platforms with GiffGaff!