I came for the free internet. Really.
Here is a more than 20-year old story.
I studied Mechanical Engineering in college. Then I learned about this program in school where student volunteers can get scholarship and free internet.
Here is a more than 20-year old story.
I studied Mechanical Engineering in college. Then I learned about this program in school where student volunteers can get scholarship and free internet.
I did not get the scholarship, but I was aiming for the free internet.
I was with Customer Service Team in the beginning, then quickly moved to become part of the Web Team.
I started creating some websites for relatives and friends (of course).
That's how my love for designing websites and apps came about.
From then on I have been helping friends, friends of friends, startups, big companies in designing their websites, mobile apps, emailers, banners and every little thing that can be drawn on paper and in the computer.
I did not get the scholarship, but I was aiming for the free internet.
I was with Customer Service Team in the beginning, then quickly moved to become part of the Web Team.
I started creating some websites for relatives and friends (of course).
That's how my love for designing websites and apps came about.
From then on I have been helping friends, friends of friends, startups, big companies in designing their websites, mobile apps, emailers, banners and every little thing that can be drawn on paper and in the computer.
WORK EXPERIENCE
UI / Creative Designer
ThinkMarkets
July 2022 - September 2023
I created the UI style guide for the TM Japan website, ThinkCopy social trading, and TM website concepts. Created wireframes for our landing pages and websites. As senior creative of the studio team I helped on creating the UI style guide, as well as the refreshed branding that we used in our social media post, as well as social and display ads.
UI / Creative Designer
ThinkMarkets
July 2022 - September 2023
I created the UI style guide for the TM Japan website, ThinkCopy social trading, and TM website concepts. Created wireframes for our landing pages and websites. As senior creative of the studio team I helped on creating the UI style guide, as well as the refreshed branding that we used in our social media post, as well as social and display ads.
UI / Creative Designer
ThinkMarkets
July 2022 - September 2023
I created the UI style guide for the TM Japan website, ThinkCopy social trading, and TM website concepts. Created wireframes for our landing pages and websites. As senior creative of the studio team I helped on creating the UI style guide, as well as the refreshed branding that we used in our social media post, as well as social and display ads.
Senior UI Designer
Gulf News (Al Nisr Publishing)
June 2014 - July 2022
I was the lead UI designer for the Gulf News website and mobile news app. I created the UI style guide, wireframes and mockups as well. I prototyped the Subscription flow and presented it to senior management. My other achievements were designs for other Gulf News products - Friday Magazine, getthat (classifieds site), GN commercial printing and the GN store.
Senior UI Designer
Gulf News (Al Nisr Publishing)
June 2014 - July 2022
I was the lead UI designer for the Gulf News website and mobile news app. I created the UI style guide, wireframes and mockups as well. I prototyped the Subscription flow and presented it to senior management. My other achievements were designs for other Gulf News products - Friday Magazine, getthat (classifieds site), GN commercial printing and the GN store.
Senior UI Designer
Gulf News (Al Nisr Publishing)
June 2014 - July 2022
I was the lead UI designer for the Gulf News website and mobile news app. I created the UI style guide, wireframes and mockups as well. I prototyped the Subscription flow and presented it to senior management. My other achievements were designs for other Gulf News products - Friday Magazine, getthat (classifieds site), GN commercial printing and the GN store.
Senior Web Designer / Web Developer
CPI Media Group
June 2010 - June 2014
I designed and developed our main websites Computer News Middle East and SME Advisor Middle East. I have also designed multiple event microsites for our different events for CNME, NWME, SME Advisor. Created emailers (design and development) banners, and microsites for our clients. Promoted twice from Web Designer to Senior Web Designer/Developer to Assistant Digital Manager
Senior Web Designer / Web Developer
CPI Media Group
June 2010 - June 2014
I designed and developed our main websites Computer News Middle East and SME Advisor Middle East. I have also designed multiple event microsites for our different events for CNME, NWME, SME Advisor. Created emailers (design and development) banners, and microsites for our clients. Promoted twice from Web Designer to Senior Web Designer/Developer to Assistant Digital Manager
Senior Web Designer / Web Developer
CPI Media Group
June 2010 - June 2014
I designed and developed our main websites Computer News Middle East and SME Advisor Middle East. I have also designed multiple event microsites for our different events for CNME, NWME, SME Advisor. Created emailers (design and development) banners, and microsites for our clients. Promoted twice from Web Designer to Senior Web Designer/Developer to Assistant Digital Manager
Web Designer / Web Developer
Edwards and Towers
February 2007 - June 2010
Designed and developed the main website www.edwardsandtowers.com. In-charge of creating and updating PDF advertisements which are submitted to newspapers and magazines.
Web Designer / Web Developer
Edwards and Towers
February 2007 - June 2010
Designed and developed the main website www.edwardsandtowers.com. In-charge of creating and updating PDF advertisements which are submitted to newspapers and magazines.
Web Designer / Web Developer
Edwards and Towers
February 2007 - June 2010
Designed and developed the main website www.edwardsandtowers.com. In-charge of creating and updating PDF advertisements which are submitted to newspapers and magazines.
Valuable Skills
Design Experience:
10+ years of experience crafting user-centered designs with a focus on minimalism and corporate aesthetics.
Design Experience:
10+ years of experience crafting user-centered designs with a focus on minimalism and corporate aesthetics.
Design Experience:
10+ years of experience crafting user-centered designs with a focus on minimalism and corporate aesthetics.
Industry Expertise:
Specialized in Media, Publishing, and Real Estate sectors, applying design solutions tailored to each domain's unique requirements.
Industry Expertise:
Specialized in Media, Publishing, and Real Estate sectors, applying design solutions tailored to each domain's unique requirements.
Industry Expertise:
Specialized in Media, Publishing, and Real Estate sectors, applying design solutions tailored to each domain's unique requirements.
Design Software:
Skilled in Figma, XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator for creating visually stunning and effective designs.
Design Software:
Skilled in Figma, XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator for creating visually stunning and effective designs.
Design Software:
Skilled in Figma, XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator for creating visually stunning and effective designs.
Problem Solving:
Adept at logical problem-solving and bug detection, ensuring the flawless execution of digital projects.
Problem Solving:
Adept at logical problem-solving and bug detection, ensuring the flawless execution of digital projects.
Problem Solving:
Adept at logical problem-solving and bug detection, ensuring the flawless execution of digital projects.
Other Technical Proficiency:
Proficient in WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enabling seamless design-to-development collaboration.
Other Technical Proficiency:
Proficient in WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enabling seamless design-to-development collaboration.
Other Technical Proficiency:
Proficient in WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enabling seamless design-to-development collaboration.
Cross-Browser Implementation:
Skilled in delivering consistent and user-friendly experiences across various web browsers.
Cross-Browser Implementation:
Skilled in delivering consistent and user-friendly experiences across various web browsers.
Cross-Browser Implementation:
Skilled in delivering consistent and user-friendly experiences across various web browsers.
Design TOOLS I USE
Available for full-time or freelance work
Available for full-time or freelance work