Mabintou Kolley

Mabintou Kolley

senior product designer in london, she/her

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

2021 — Now
Fully remote

• 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

2020 — 2021
London

• 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

2019 — 2021
Founder and Creative Director at Clamp Digital Agency
London

• 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

2017 — 2020
Freelance Designer at MABIN2

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.

2015 — 2015
London, England

Participated in an internship at FBM creating digital renders, 3D models, and engaged with all phases of the digital architectural design process.

Education

2016 — 2019
BA Architecture at Canterbury School of Architecture, UCA
Kent, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Architecture

Speaking

2023
Imperial College London: AC-HACK at Annual ACS Hackathon at Imperial College London
London

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.

2023
The Intersection of Fashion and Technology at BGIT X Soho House
Soho House

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."

2023
Gen-Z and the Boardroom at Black Business Show
London

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.

2023
Cambridge University: CATC - Culture and Arts Panel at Cambridge Africa Together Comference
Cambridge University

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.

2023
London

"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"

2020
Women in Business Event at International Women's Day at Nottingham University
Nottingham

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.

2019
Black Business Creatives at Black Girl Magic x He Talks
Canterbury, Kent

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

2023

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.

2023

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.

2021

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

2021

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.

2021

In honour of Black History Month in the UK, POCIT highlighted ten influential Black British women who code and break down barriers.

2020
2020

I discussed 3 of my favourite beginner-friendly website building platforms with GiffGaff!

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