Niyi Okeowo - The Art of Collaboration | THCP S1 Episode 2

Niyi Okeowo is a multidisciplinary creative whose work encompasses Art direction, Graphic design, 3D, Animation, VR, Photography, and Branding. With nearly ten years of experience, he has crafted unique experiences, brand identities, and visuals for high-profile clients such as Adobe, Empire, Universal Music Group, Chivas, Smirnoff, Uber, and LVMH.

His work has been featured in outlets like Okay Africa, Dazed Magazine, Fubiz, Print Mag, African Digital Art Magazine, and The Guardian. At Thrill Digital, Niyi led design and art direction, spearheading the brand identity for Astraverse, an innovative metaverse experience enabling users to shop and play in VR with avatars, with real-life delivery of their outfits. Previously, he held the role of Head of Brand at Brass in Lagos, Nigeria.

Beyond client projects, Niyi enjoys travelling and exploring creative experiments at his studio, The Sunflower Department. In 2021, he was a nominee for the Future Awards Africa Prize for Art & Literature in its 16th edition, recognized alongside other exceptional creatives.

In this episode, Niyi takes us through his career journey from being a novice to becoming one of the best designers in Africa and shares tips for achieving effective collaboration as creatives.