I’m Gbemi Olugbenle.
With 7 years of experience as a designer, I’ve developed a strong skill set in developing visual systems, product design and strategy, and creative operations.
I studied bioengineering at UT Arlington & Carnegie Mellon; which heavily influences the way I work :: I bring structure and strategy into every creative process, ensuring each design is not only visually compelling but also purposeful, research-driven, and effective.
I founded Paintmilk Studio, a creative practice dedicated to pushing boundaries by blending creativity with precision. Through this work, I’ve helped brands, businesses, non-profits and religious organizations craft visionary products and experiences that resonate with their audiences.
I host a podcast called Conversation & Colors (and its written form on Substack) where I unpack creativity, process, faith, and the lessons you only learn by doing the work.
At my core, I’m always exploring new possibilities in design; whether it’s developing products or creating systems that connect creativity with impact.
On the off chance I’m not creating something, I’m probably sipping tea, curating yet another mood board, collecting references I swear I’ll use later (my unhinged camera roll testifies) or half-writing a poem or dreaming.
Over 7 years of experience…
Operations Captain
2018-2020
University Tours
Creative Intern
2019
Faith-based Org
Freelance Graphic Designer
2019-2022
Product Strategy & Development
2022
Venture Studio
Strategy, Design & Creative Ops
2023-PRESENT
Paintmilk Studio
Stack
Design
Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, ReadyMag, Framer, Squarespace, Canva
Research
Typeform, Tally, Qualtrics, Lyssna, Maze, Usertesting.com
Admin/Ops
Google Suite, Notion, Trello, Jira, Kit
Writing
Medium, Substack
AI
GPT, Gemini, Lovable
Features
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View my interview with Voyage Dallas!