
About me
I am a Product Design Lead with a Master’s of Design in Industrial Design and over 15 years of experience in building variety of products. To me design world is a vast ocean, the more I dive in, the more I discover. My design philosophy is grounded in a thorough understanding of user’s needs and a passion for creating solutions that enhance users' experiences without compromising business' goals.
I believe designing a successful product is not about a polished look, but is the holistic approach the product team would take when starting to build it. It requires a true dedication to learn about users and the business, to analyze and discover the existing or possible pain points, to understand the process and required methodologies and to find a common language between cross functional teams in order to build a successful product.
Over the course of my design practices, I've had the opportunity to expand my design knowledge by working with a diverse range of organizations and Industries, including higher education institutions, Startups, e-commerce, and standard organizations.
Education
2018-2020
​University of Alberta. Canada
Master of Design in Industrial Design​
Thesis: Bringing a New Life to the Northern Houses: An experiment in the Redefining of Home. This project examines the role of design and technology in home spaces in the Northern part of Canada. It explores the reciprocal relationship between mental health and Interior design. Recent research has demonstrated that individuals' well-being remains constant when both physical and psychological factors are at an equal level of satisfaction. The effective factors for this level of satisfaction are intimately related to culture, kinship beliefs, entertainment, and economic situations.
Professional Experience
March 2024 - Present
CSA Group
Toronto. ON
Lead Product Designer
I led multiple research and design projects, including development of Design System based on WCAG guidelines. During all my projects I worked directly with PMs, Developers, Information, UX & Service designers and leadership team. My collaboration on Research and Redesign of the CSA Store led to a significant Increase on product sale by 30%. I continued monitoring the website’s engagement using Full story platform and update the designs accordingly to align with customers and business’s needs.
Dec 2021 - Jan 2023
MobileLive Inc.
Rogers Communication
Toronto. ON
Senior Product Designer
I led Connected Home design projects including Internet, TV, and Smart Home monitoring Products. Throughout my position I used variety of research and design methodologies to enhance the User’s experience and product sale including benchmarking, interviews, cart sorting, wire framing, and mind mapping. The new designs highly impacted product sale growth.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
University of Alberta (GPS)
Edmonton. AB
Product Designer
I Collaborated closely with marketing and communication teams to enhance the faculty’s website and Professional Development Platform after the lunch of the new branding for U of A in 2020. during my position I continued conducting follow up interviews with the relevant users to further improve the user’s navigation through website and PD Platform. The research result showed a 63% increase in user’s engagement with both of the products.
July 2019 - Dec 2019
Medo.Ai
Edmonton. AB
Graphic Designer
Within this startup company I provided branding and marketing materials for the team and website. While I mostly focused on marketing I collaborated with the team on digital platform’s user experiences and accessibility.
Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
Shoniz Industrial Co.
Tabriz. Iran
Graphic Designer and Product Designer
Sept 2014 - Aug 2016
Sobh Parlar Industrial Co.
Tabriz. Iran
Senior Product Designer
Sept 2007 - Aug 2022
Self Employed
Canada and Iran
Freelance Product and Graphic Designer
During my freelance experiences I have collaborated within variety of product fields, including SAAS, Networking, Communication and Community platforms as well as brand and marketing. through out my projects I always focused on user-centred design and optimizing the business’s growth and engagement.
July 2013 - Mar 2014
Azaran Tahrirat
Tabriz. Iran
Industrial Designer
Jan 2023 - March 2024
CSA Group
Toronto. ON
Senior Product Designer
Teaching and Mentorship
July 2024 - Dec 2024
​University of MacEwan. Canada
User Experience Design Instructor and Mentor
Sept 2018 - June 2020
​University of Alberta. Canada
Fundamentals of Design Instructor and Mentor
Skillsets
Hard Skills
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Design System
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Accessibility
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Information Architecture
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User Research
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User Journeys
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A/B Testing
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Wireframing
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Prototyping
Soft Skills
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Design Leadership
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Mentorship
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Empathy
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Problem Solving
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Inspire People
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Adaptability
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Time Management
Technical Skills
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Figma
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Optimal Workshop
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Full Story
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Sketch
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Adobe Creative Suites
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Project Management tools