“Unicorn Design Academy is redefining Nigeria’s design education by grooming creatives, driving innovation, and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and real-world projects, we empower creatives to create meaningful solutions that contribute to personal growth, community development, and national economic progress.
We are a community of trained and professional design
instructors in the academia, industry practitioners and
freelance designers.
We aren’t designers by choice but by impact aimed at grooming
creatives as agents of innovation for social impact and development.
Join our community as we take you through the journey of thoughtful innovations.
Abiola Oluwatosin Oluwafemi (PADI)
President, UDA
We stand as a force in Nigeria’s design education, addressing the gaps between creativity, industry, and innovation. By nurturing emerging creatives. At UDA we do not only elevates design standards but also strengthens Nigeria’s economy through job creation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable solutions tailored to local and global challenges.
Choosing Unicorn Design Academy means choosing a different kind of education that is practical,
industry-driven, and future-focused. Unlike traditional schools, we go beyond lectures and textbooks,
offering immersive experiences that prepare students for real careers.
At UDA, creatives benefit from:
With UDA, education is not just about earning a certificate, it’s about building a career, shaping a future,
and making impact.
Our mission is to shape a new generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. We provide a
design-centered education that blends hands-on learning with real-world industry practice, ensuring creatives
gain not only knowledge but also practical skills that are relevant, employable, and impactful.
We provide creatives with Africa’s ideology of design education (UBUNTU), hands-on training, mentorships, networking, intership placement, and research opportunities to empower creatives with the right mindset to thrive and become a changemaker.
Discover programs designed to bridge creativity, technology, and industry. Gain the skills, mentorship, and experience you need to thrive in today’s world.
Stay connected with the heartbeat of Unicorn Design Academy. From bootcamps, workshops, and exhibitions to industry networking and student showcases, our events bring together creatives, innovators, and professionals to learn, collaborate, and inspire change.
Every beginning is a chance to dream bigger, learn differently, and create impact. Join us to unlock your potential, build new skills, and shape a future filled with possibilities.
Our strength lies in our team of highly skilled instructors and facilitators. Each brings a wealth of academic expertise, industry experience, and creative insight, ensuring creatives receive practical, relevant, and future-driven knowledge.
Our facilitators are not only teachers but mentors and collaborators, guiding learners through hands-on projects, workshops, and research initiatives. With a strong commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation, they prepare students to meet global standards while solving local challenges.
Explore insights, stories, and thought leadership from Unicorn Design Academy. Our blog and articles cover design trends, innovation, education, research, and industry perspectives, keeping you informed, inspired, and ahead in the creative world.
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re a prospective creative, parent, industry partner, or collaborator, our team is always ready to answer your questions and guide you.
