Obasi Davis is a designer whose practice centers storytelling, cultural memory, and visual clarity as tools for connection and change. Raised in Oakland, CA, his work is informed by a deep engagement with narrative, rhythm, and community—approaches that shape how he organizes complex ideas into clear, compelling visual systems.

Obasi’s creative foundation began in poetry and performance, where storytelling served as both expression and inquiry. In 2013, he was named Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, an experience that led him to study as a First Wave Scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning a degree in Apparel & Textile Design in 2019. These early experiences continue to influence his design work, grounding it in intention, pacing, and voice.

He recently earned an MFA in Design from the School of Visual Arts, where he deepened his focus on typography, layout, and design systems while exploring design as a tool for cultural preservation and liberation. His work spans print, digital, and motion formats, with an emphasis on editorial thinking and narrative structure.

Professionally, Obasi has worked across cultural organizations, education, and creative studios. As the inaugural Program Manager for The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) Oakland at Kingmakers of Oakland, he applied design thinking to build program frameworks, curriculum materials, and collaborative systems in partnership with cross-functional teams. Across roles, his approach remains consistent: using design to support storytelling, collaboration, and long-term impact.