BamiDélé Adio Elégbèdé is a Nigerian American product designer blending cultural heritage with modern design. He founded RitualShare, an innovation lab designing ritual-inspired experiences.
With a passion for bridging technology and tradition, BamiDélé has collaborated with global brands like McKinsey & Company, Yeezy, NETGEAR, and the Exploratorium. His work, known for its simplicity and poetic nature, has earned multiple awards, including “Most Innovative Product” at the 2018 CBA Globes for the Hanu Stone. In 2019, he secured first place at the AI Health Hackathon for co-creating tools to address viral outbreaks in developing countries.
He believes design should emerge from a deep understanding of human behavior and natural environments. Currently, BamiDélé is the Designer in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania’s SAFELab, focusing on digital well-being, and teaches Product Design, Human-Centered Design, and Exhibition Design at Drexel University.
EXPERIENCE
Designer in Residence
SAFELab - University of Pennsylvania
Feb 2024 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Leverage product and interactive design principles to develop engaging and informative training modules for various stakeholders at SAFELab
• Focus on examining how youth of color navigate violence on and offline
SAFELab - University of Pennsylvania
Feb 2024 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Leverage product and interactive design principles to develop engaging and informative training modules for various stakeholders at SAFELab
• Focus on examining how youth of color navigate violence on and offline
Interactive Designer
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Mar 2024 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Design and develop interactive exhibits for the "Urban Nature Lab" project
• Conduct research and create conceptual designs for aquatic habitat displays
• Collaborate with scientists, educators, and engineers to ensure feasibility and educational value
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Mar 2024 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Design and develop interactive exhibits for the "Urban Nature Lab" project
• Conduct research and create conceptual designs for aquatic habitat displays
• Collaborate with scientists, educators, and engineers to ensure feasibility and educational value
Adjunct Professor
Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Sep 2022 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Teach classes in Product Design, Human Centered Design, and Exhibition Design
Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Sep 2022 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Teach classes in Product Design, Human Centered Design, and Exhibition Design
Designer
RitualShare Lab
2019 - Present
• RitualShare is an innovation lab creating ritual-inspired products that foster belonging.
RitualShare Lab
2019 - Present
• RitualShare is an innovation lab creating ritual-inspired products that foster belonging.
Designer
Yard Games Hawaii
2022 | Hawaii, USA
• Co-created the Aloha Championship team-building event
• Identified potential B2B partnerships and developed customizable event packages
Yard Games Hawaii
2022 | Hawaii, USA
• Co-created the Aloha Championship team-building event
• Identified potential B2B partnerships and developed customizable event packages
Industrial Designer II
NETGEAR
Sep 2020 - Nov 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Developed innovative networking products to connect people and power businesses
NETGEAR
Sep 2020 - Nov 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Developed innovative networking products to connect people and power businesses
Senior 3D Exhibits Designer
Exploratorium
Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Created inquiry-based experiences for public learning laboratory
• Focused on exploring the world through science, art, and human perception
Exploratorium
Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Created inquiry-based experiences for public learning laboratory
• Focused on exploring the world through science, art, and human perception
Industrial Designer
Hanu Labs
Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Designed STONE, an award-winning herbal vaporization product
• Took product from concept to production
Hanu Labs
Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Designed STONE, an award-winning herbal vaporization product
• Took product from concept to production
Co-Founder
ONYX Motorbikes
2017 - 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Brought vintage-inspired electric motorcycle from concept to successful Indiegogo launch
ONYX Motorbikes
2017 - 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Brought vintage-inspired electric motorcycle from concept to successful Indiegogo launch
Industrial Design Intern
McKinsey & Company (LUNAR)
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Worked on client-facing innovation projects across various industries
McKinsey & Company (LUNAR)
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Worked on client-facing innovation projects across various industries
Industrial Design Consultant
Biome
2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Designed products and systems to create synergy between nature, technology, and people
Biome
2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Designed products and systems to create synergy between nature, technology, and people
Exhibit Designer
West Office
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Contributed to design of interactive educational facilities and visitor centers
• Primary project: Cosmosphere air and space museum in Hutchinson, Kansas
West Office
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Contributed to design of interactive educational facilities and visitor centers
• Primary project: Cosmosphere air and space museum in Hutchinson, Kansas
Freelance CAD Sculptor
ZOOSE Design
2014
• Developed 3D CAD files from detailed orthographic furniture sketches using Solidworks
• Rendered designs using Keyshot
ZOOSE Design
2014
• Developed 3D CAD files from detailed orthographic furniture sketches using Solidworks
• Rendered designs using Keyshot
Industrial Design Intern
ZIP Innovations
2014 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Mentored by IDEO alums on human-centered design
• Focused on designing products for the aging population
ZIP Innovations
2014 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Mentored by IDEO alums on human-centered design
• Focused on designing products for the aging population
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: Industrial and Product Design
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN: Industrial and Product Design
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY: Engineering