How Intentional Design Shapes Products, Careers, and Creativity with Rotimi Solola
Description
Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:
Why strong fundamentals matter more than software trends when building a long-lasting creative career.
Rotimi discusses the importance of mastering core design principles, problem-solving skills, and creativity over relying solely on tools or trends.
How to grow as a designer by embracing feedback, taking risks, and developing a consistent personal process.
Learn how to handle critique, anticipate challenges, and prepare for compromises while keeping your creative vision intact.
What separates product design from graphic design — and how Rotimi navigated his own pivot toward a more impactful design path.
Insights into collaborating with engineers, understanding constraints, and balancing creativity with practical execution in product design.
About Rotimi Solola & So Design:
- Website: https://www.so-design.co/
- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rotimi-solola-b93a916a/
- Website: https://penji.co/pricing/
- Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dotpenji
- Subscribe to Penji's Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@penjipodcast




