Favour Adeniyi is a Nigerian product designer at Microsoft, where she works at the intersection of growth, security, and user trust in enterprise technology. At just 24, she has contributed to the design of secure acquisition experiences for Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, helping millions of global users feel safe and empowered when adopting cloud solutions. She is also a speaker and mentor, passionate about inclusive design and supporting underrepresented talent in tech. Originally from Jos, Nigeria, Favour moved to the United States to study Computer Science and has since emerged as one of the leading young voices in enterprise UX design.
In today’s enterprise tech landscape, user trust isn’t just a design goal—it’s a competitive advantage. Few understand this better than Favour Adeniyi, a product designer at Microsoft who is helping to shape secure and scalable digital experiences from one of the world’s largest tech platforms.
We sat down with Favour to learn more about her work at the intersection of growth and security, her journey from Nigeria to one of the world’s top technology companies, and why she believes design has the power to transform how enterprises build and scale.
Q: You’re a product designer at Microsoft working on cloud and enterprise experiences. What exactly does your role entail?
My role involves designing acquisition flows that feel seamless but are also secure by default. I work with engineering and product teams to ensure that when a customer first interacts with Azure or Microsoft 365, they feel safe, confident, and empowered—not confused or anxious. It’s not just about how something looks. It’s about building trust at scale.
Security and growth are often seen as tradeoffs. How do you balance the two in your design work?
That’s a misconception I love to challenge. Security and growth can actually strengthen each other when done right. For example, one of the projects I led focused on ensuring enterprise accounts are secure the moment they’re created, with no extra steps or guesswork. That kind of clarity builds trust, and trust drives adoption. You can’t grow a product people don’t feel safe using.
How did your design journey begin?
I started out studying computer science. I’m originally from Jos, Nigeria, and I moved to the U.S. for university. During school, I discovered UX design and realized I could blend my love for psychology, creativity, and problem-solving. Once I found product design, everything clicked. I knew this was how I wanted to shape the world.
What’s it like designing for enterprise users compared to consumers?
Enterprise design is high stakes. The decisions you make can affect thousands of people within a single organization. You’re not just thinking about one user. You’re considering trust, compliance, fraud prevention, and scalability. It’s complex, but also incredibly rewarding, especially when your work makes systems feel more human and secure.
You also mentor and speak at design events. Why is that important to you?
Representation matters. I want young designers, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to see that they can thrive in global tech. I didn’t grow up seeing many women from Nigeria in tech leadership roles, and I want to help change that. Whether it’s inclusive design or navigating your career as a young African woman, I try to share what I’ve learned.
As AI continues to change how we build and use technology, what role do you think design will play?
Design is how we make AI accessible, trustworthy, and ethical. If we don’t get the experience right, people won’t adopt it—or worse, they could be harmed by it. That’s why designers have a critical role in shaping the future of tech. We’re not just visual stylists. We are builders of trust.
Any advice for aspiring designers in Nigeria or elsewhere who want to follow in your footsteps?
Start where you are. Don’t wait to feel fully ready or to have the perfect tools. Learn, build, share, then repeat. And always remember, your background isn’t a limitation. It’s a lens. Use it to design with boldness, think globally, and lead with authenticity.
From secure acquisition flows to global design mentorship, Favour Adeniyi is showing that growth and trust can go hand in hand. Through her work, she’s helping shape a safer, more inclusive future for enterprise technology.
