UX research
UI design
2023

Dexla's design system

A scalable design system for an AI-driven builder.
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When I joined Dexla, things were moving fast. The company was scaling. New features were launching. Teams were growing. But the product? It was starting to feel messy. Buttons didn’t match. Colours changed from page to page. And everyone, from stakeholders to developers, had their own version of what “on brand” meant.

To be honest, the only consistent thing I found when I arrived... was the logo.

That’s when it became clear, we needed a design system. Not just a set of pretty components, but a structure that could bring clarity to the team and help the product scale without falling apart.
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Background

Without a design system:

  • The product felt inconsistent across features
  • We couldn’t move fast if every team had to re-invent the basics
  • Developers and designers weren’t speaking the same language
  • We wasted time fixing the same visual and UX issues in every sprint
What exactly did we struggle with?
We were building a comprehensive system while the product was being built, with tight deadlines, a growing team, and no brand design foundation to start from. Some challenges we ran into:
  • No brand guidelines to reference
  • Ongoing feature work that pulled attention in multiple directions
  • Tight deadlines
We had to rethink the experience from the ground up, not just to make it easier, but to make it comprehensive for the team and scalable for the future
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Challenges

Before designing anything, we studied existing design systems from Google, Atlassian, and Wise. I wasn’t just looking at their components; I wanted to understand their thinking, their structure, and what they might have done differently starting from zero.

Most systems don’t show you how they got there. That insight shaped how I approached Dexla’s
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Research

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I introduced Atomic Design to help the team break down the UI into reusable pieces. We started by setting simple style rules: colour, spacing, typography, and iconography. This became our shared language.

From there, I designed the core building blocks: buttons, form fields, nav bars, cards, and modals. These weren’t just styles, they were flexible, with different sizes and states, so teams could actually use them across the product without needing to tweak or re-do them.

Dexla’s main product is a no-code app builder, so we also needed reusable UI components within the tool itself — for users, not just the internal team. I designed drag-and-drop elements that looked and felt consistent with our design language, while still being flexible for non-technical users to build their apps.
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Defined a clear foundation

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Each component was documented with clear usage guidelines, best practices, and examples to ensure easy adoption by the entire team. This will help designers and developers implement components without ambiguity.

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Documenting components

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The implementation of Dexla’s design system brought about transformative changes:

  • The team could now move faster, using shared, flexible components
  • Developers didn’t need to ask for specs or rebuild from scratch
  • Designers had a clear system to plug into — no more guessing
  • The product started to feel like one thing again, not five different versions
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The result

This project taught me how to design for scale — not just for users, but for teams. I learned:

  • How to work from zero — no Figma file, no design system, no guide
  • How to bring designers together and keep things simple
  • How to balance structure with flexibility, so the system grows with the team
  • And how good documentation can save you hours of back-and-forth later

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A product designer crafting thoughtful experiences  for modern software teams.

Hi, I’m Toba. I have spent the last 3 years helping startups design and build better products. Here’s some of my work.
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UX Designer &

No-code Developer.

creating digital designs that people enjoy using and remember.
ABOUT ME
I can solve a Rubik's cube in 1:15, but that's just one way I keep my hands busy. When I'm off work, I sketch portraits with charcoal on alabaster paper, and recently dove into canvas painting.

My path to UI/UX design started with a mathematical mix-up – I thought it was related to dy/dx calculus. That confusion led to a two-year journey of crafting digital spaces people love to use
I can solve a Rubik's cube in 1:15, but that's just one way I keep my hands busy. When I'm off work, I sketch portraits with charcoal on alabaster paper, and recently dove into canvas painting.

My path to UI/UX design started with a mathematical mix-up – I thought it was related to dy/dx calculus. That confusion led to a two-year journey of crafting digital spaces people love to use
SELECTED PROJECTS
Infragen
Infragen is an AI platform that transforms raw data into powerful AI applications
Dexla
Dexla is a no-code AI app builder for non-technical business owners creating web apps.
FlexPay
FlexPay, a mobile app blending tech and finance for smarter money management.
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Dexla Design System
A case study on Dexla's design system component library
Dexla Case Study
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FlexPay
A mobile app blending tech and finance for smarter money management
Airstride
The product uses AI to help businesses build and manage distribution partnerships more efficiently.
REVIEWS

Take their words for it.

"I am delighted to provide a recommendation for Toba, with whom I had the privilege of collaborating closely during his tenure at letsremotify. Throughout this period, I had the chance to observe his extraordinary talents and unwavering commitment.  Toba is an exceptional UI/UX professional, possessing remarkable problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and technical expertise. He consistently exhibited a deep understanding of the remote work environment."

Ali Ashfaq

Senior UX/UI designer

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Toba during our tenure at Zummit Africa. Toba is an innovative designer, consistently introducing fresh ideas to our projects. His dedication to learning and exceptional listening skills set him apart, and he consistently pushed boundaries to ensure the best possible outcomes. I wholeheartedly recommend Toba for any endeavor he takes on"

Victor Emokpare

Product designer

Great to work with and very quick to implement changes at any time. Top mentality and a great fit for any company.

Onyeka Kingsley

No code developer

"I am pleased to write a recommendation for Toba, whom I had the pleasure of working closely with at letsremotify. , I had the opportunity to witness his exceptional skills and dedication firsthand.  Toba is an outstanding UI/UX with a remarkable ability to problem-solving, leadership, technical proficiency. He consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of the remote work landscape.perience with your product/service"

Mehria Akhtar

Senior growth executive

"Working with Toba at Dexla Inc was a pleasure. As a Product Designer and No-Code Developer, he brought a rare balance of creativity and practicality to every project. His designs weren’t just visually polished—they were thoughtful, prioritizing user needs while staying aligned with technical constraints.

Toba’s no-code expertise streamlined workflows for our team, and his willingness to bridge design and development made him a trusted partner for engineers and PMs alike. If you value designers who care as much about functionality as aesthetics, Toba is a perfect fit."

Williams Balogun

Full stack engineer