How a Non-Coder Became a Rockstar Design Engineer, Samuel Adekunle
From Design to Code: Samuel Adekunle on Building the Future of Creation with B150
Join Adam Perlis, CEO & Founder of B150, in this Built in Public episode with product designer Samuel Adekunle. Sam recently transitioned from a traditional design background into coding and vibe coding, and he shares what that journey has been like.
👉 Sam is currently open to new opportunities. If you’re hiring a product designer who’s eager to push boundaries in design and engineering, connect with him on LinkedIn.
💼 Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adekunle-samuel-akorede/
In this episode:
• Sam walks through the marketplace he helped design and build at B150
• How he went from design to code with tools like Cursor and Figma MCP
• Lessons on AI-assisted coding, responsiveness, routing, and optimization
• The importance of building platforms for the next generation of builders
• Insights on speeding up workflows, learning curves, and finding starting points
Sam also shares his perspective on designing for builders, filmmakers, animators, musicians, and creators across categories like automation, agents, and gaming.
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