Howdy, its Rahim
Expertise
UX design & Strategy
Certification
Nielsen Norman Group
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Design tool
Figma & Miro for discovery
Top skill
Crafting design systems
Location
Dubai resident
Architect of digital experiences: Bridging tradition and innovation with mastery
As an accredited UX expert with over two decades of experience, endorsed by Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g), my forte lies in curating compelling digital experiences that seamlessly blend established best practices with innovative strategies. Proficient in crafting wireframes, designs, and user journeys, I effortlessly navigate the realm of UX. My integration of generative AI and cutting-edge technology ensures precision and continuous innovation.
At the forefront of industry trends, I align seamlessly with business needs, consistently exceeding customer expectations. Anchored in Scrum methodology, I ensure the timely delivery of high-quality results. My dedication to user-centric design, complemented by the infusion of AI, positions me as a valuable contributor to your team. I am poised to make a substantial and positively impactful contribution to your digital offerings.
UX Certification #1038363
21+ years
Crafting customer & products experiences
11 years
Leading development, UX & design teams
9 years
Creating design systems
7 years
Managing & mentoring UX teams
What I do
- Develop design strategies
- Create omnichannel experiences
- Craft digital interfaces
- Develop and implement design systems
- Design decisions driven by data
- Innovate solutions for everyday customer pain points
- Experiences prioritising accessibility & inclusivity
- Mentor & grow design teams
Some of my work
Deutsche Bank Autobahn
Roads and Transport Authority
Carrefour UAE
My CV & Portfolio
View my resume
As an accomplished ID, UI, and UX designer with strategic insight, I excel in translating business requirements into impactful UI/UX solutions. Additionally, my role as a UX manager allows me to orchestrate comprehensive strategies. For a detailed overview of my skills and experience in these areas, download my CV.
View my portfolio
This portfolio is curated to not only demonstrate my UX expertise but also offer valuable insights into my customer-centric approach and methodology. Explore to gain a deeper understanding of my work, methodologies, and unwavering passion for UX and beyond.
My mindset
Key Responsibilities
As a UX Manager and designer, I lead collaborative teams in executing strategic UX projects. Advocating for user-centric design, I integrate research strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation across projects.
Tools
As a UX designer and manager, I utilize a diverse toolkit, including Figma, Miro, Sketch, Qualtrics, UserTesting, Axure RP Pro, OmniGraffle, Balsamiq, UPAD Lite, and various online collaboration and testing tools, ensuring seamless execution and outstanding user experiences.
Key Skills
Guided by customer and business needs, I excel in competitor analysis, expert reviews, persona and scenario creation, card sorting, sitemap design, user journeys, wireframing, prototyping, interaction design, and usability testing.
Crafting User-Centric Narratives: Bridging Design and Development in UX
Recognized as a compelling storyteller, I find value in weaving narratives. As a User Experience designer, storytelling extends beyond a skill—it’s a passion. Building connections with stakeholders, managers, designers, develpers, and users is crucial to conveying the narrative that needs to be shared.
In my UX projects, I integrate diverse perspectives:
- Understanding business objectives
- Mapping those to cusrtomer needs
- Alignment with brand and ‘Tone of Voice’
- Solutioning for customer impact
What sets me apart is the developer’s perspective. I not only ponder on how a solution fits the business but also consider how it harmonizes with the workings of a development team.
My Craft, my passion
User Experience
Experience strategy
Service design
Customer research
My methodology
Project Planning
Requirements & Research
Construct the Experience
My mastery
Collaborative or solo, I excel in crafting exceptional websites and applications. My focus is on delivering an immersive, innovative, and industry-leading user experience, setting new standards. Leveraging my expertise in application design and deep industry knowledge, I prioritize simplicity and usability in every project, ensuring a seamless and user-centric digital journey.
My Principles
- Prioritize needs with empathy.
- Advocate of customer voice
- Enthusiastic & dedicated to my craft
- Committed to going above and beyond
- Perseverance, I don't give up
- Accountable to my design solution
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Rahim is a standout force, bringing vast design, product, and business experience to our team. His unique ability to keep everyone focused, coupled with self-belief and empowerment, sets a tone crucial for today’s design delivery teams.
Integral to our highest-profile projects, Rahim’s behind-the-scenes support, innovative problem-solving, and compelling storytelling make him an invaluable all-rounder. Whether delving into intricate user challenges or assisting UI designers, Rahim’s contributions consistently add exceptional value.
His contribution to turn around the App user experience from average to very good was truly remarkable, and reflected on customers’ KPIs.
Jamal Chaabate
Vice President Of Product Management @ Majid Al Futtaim
Contact
Tiffany Towers, Level 21,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE
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