1904 Studios
01 / StudioLagos, NG — Est. 2017STD–001

1904 Studios is an independent design and technology studio.

  1. Brand
  2. Product
  3. Engineering

We work across brand, product and engineering — helping businesses build what doesn’t exist yet, and modernise what no longer keeps up. One team, one point of view, from first sketch to shipped code.

02 / StorySTD–002

Why we exist

Most digital work looks assembled rather than designed — features added in the order they were requested, brands built one campaign at a time. 1904 Studios exists for businesses that want the alternative: something considered from the ground up.

Some of that work is new — a brand, a product or a service that doesn’t exist yet. Much of it is renewal: established organisations whose brands, websites, products and customer experiences have quietly stopped keeping pace with the business behind them.

Modernising, to us, doesn’t mean chasing the newest interface pattern. It means rebuilding the parts that have stopped working, so the next ten years of decisions are made on solid ground instead of around a workaround.

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How we think

  1. 01 / 04

    Clarity before complexity

    We start by removing, not adding. Most problems are solved by seeing what actually matters and building only that.

  2. 02 / 04

    Design with purpose

    Every decision has a reason. If we can’t explain how a choice serves the business or the person using it, we don’t make it.

  3. 03 / 04

    Systems over trends

    Trends expire; systems compound. We build languages that absorb new requirements without breaking.

  4. 04 / 04

    Craft that holds up

    The easy version and the right version are rarely the same. We choose the one that holds up under scrutiny — long after launch.

04 / People06 members

The people doing the work

  • Dami Shemfe — studio portrait, in glasses and a patterned knit sweater against a soft grey backdrop.
    TM–01

    Dami Shemfe

    Founder & Creative Director

    Disciplines
    Brand Identity / Product Strategy / Creative Leadership
    Profile

    Founder of 1904 Studios. Previously led design at enterprise software and fintech organisations across Lagos.

  • Benedict Chibuzor — studio portrait, in a navy blazer over a grey t-shirt against a warm grey backdrop.
    TM–02

    Benedict Chibuzor

    Head of Product Design

    Disciplines
    UX Strategy / Design Systems / User Research
    Profile

    Designs intuitive digital experiences that balance usability with visual clarity, creating interfaces that feel effortless while supporting real business goals.

  • Benjamin Oguntoye — studio portrait, in a herringbone jacket and open white shirt against a textured grey backdrop.
    TM–03

    Benjamin Oguntoye

    Engineering Director

    Disciplines
    Frontend Development / Backend Systems / Databases
    Profile

    Builds scalable, high-performance digital products with a focus on reliability, clean architecture and thoughtful implementation from frontend interfaces to backend infrastructure

  • Grace Opata — studio portrait, in wire-framed glasses and a navy t-shirt, hair worn in a top knot, against a blue-grey backdrop.
    TM–04

    Grace Opata

    Data & Insights Analyst

    Disciplines
    Analytics / Business Intelligence / Product Metrics
    Profile

    Turns data into meaningful insights that guide product decisions, measure performance and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Maureen Samuel — studio portrait, in a navy blazer over a white top against a grey backdrop.
    TM–05

    Maureen Samuel

    Client Success Manager

    Disciplines
    Client Support / User Feedback / Community Management
    Profile

    Ensures every client and customer interaction reflects the studio's standards, translating feedback into actionable improvements and building lasting relationships.

  • Omena Otovo — portrait, one arm folded and the other hand raised, in a dark satin blouse and orange trousers against a pale wall washed in warm pink light.
    TM–06

    Omena Otovo

    Operations Manager

    Disciplines
    Project Management / Workflow Optimisation / Resource Planning
    Profile

    Keeps projects moving efficiently by coordinating teams, refining processes and ensuring every engagement is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

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Studio Index

Studio
1904 Studios Ltd.
Founded
2017
Based
Lagos, Nigeria
Team
06
Practice
Independent
Core disciplines
Brand / Product / Engineering
Working
Worldwide · Remote-first

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