With the right attitude, any problem is a design challenge yet to be solved!
I am an award-winning Industrial and User Experience Designer based in Kiel, Germany. With a profound passion for blending environmental sustainability and innovative medical solutions, I specialise in enhancing accessibility and quality of life through design. My journey is driven by:
I have a diverse professional background, with over seven years of experience in UX design, research, and consultancy across sectors like FinTech and MedTech. This experience has allowed me to thrive in multidisciplinary environments and adapt seamlessly to new challenges.
Proven success as a leader, overseeing projects from inception to market readiness, including notable products such as ImPulse, a 3D printable simulation training model for pediatric cardiac surgery, and Laminar, an eco-friendly reusable toothpaste tube.
Recognition with prestigious awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, and UNESCO International Innovation Design Award, reaffirming my commitment to creating impactful solutions.
A strong academic background as a research fellow, with a Master's in Industrial Medical Design and a Bachelor's in Design Thinking, has equipped me with expertise in ethnographic research, user experience design, and project management.
Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic and developing German Language skills, reflecting my commitment to continuous growth and collaboration.
I am currently seeking a new position as an Industrial or UX Designer.
Please feel free to reach out with any opportunities or for further discussions.
Open to Work/Research Opportunities!
Industrial Design / UX Design / Design Research
Open to Work/Research Opportunities! Industrial Design / UX Design / Design Research
Honours & Awards_
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ImPulse_ Winner in the category of Product Design, and sub-category of Good Health & Wellbeing.
Issued by_ Red Dot Design Award, May 2024.
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ImPulse_ winner of the Gold Award in the 2023 Future Designer & Science for SDGs Innovation Contest.
Issued by_ UNESCO, January 2024.
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ImPulse_ winner of the Gold Award in the 2023 International Innovation Design Awards (IIDA).
Issued by_ UNESCO, January 2024.
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ImPulse_ Exhibitor & part of the "Top 100 Innovations Globally'.
Issued by_ Prototypes for Humanity, Dubai Future Foundation, November 2023.
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ImPulse_ Winner in the category "Goodhealth & Well-Being."
Jury Statement_ "This is literally a life-saving design, a concept that can play a significant role in training better surgeons."
Issued by_ iF Design Award, Jun 2023.
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ImPulse_ Master’s thesis published in Driving Design [Volume I] book.
Issued by_ Distributed Design Platform & Fab Lab Barcelona, May 2023.
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Laminar_ Finalist & Green Cells Programme Awardee.
Issued by_ Green Product Award, Mar 2023.
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ImPulse & Laminar_ Shortlisted with both projects.
Issued by_ Lexus Design Award, Nov 2022.
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Veloroute H20_ 1st Place Winner in the category of "Science-Fiction".
Issued by_ Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV) & iRights.Lab, Oct 2022.
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Veloroute H20_ Winner.
Issued by_ AMD Design Award, Sep 2022.
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ImPulse_ Finalist.
Issued by_ Distributed Design Platform, Aug 2022.
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Veloroute H20_ Shortlisted.
Issued by_ Lexus Design Award, Nov 2021.
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Veloroute H20_ 1st place winner in the "Mobility in the City of the Future" category.
Issued by_ IAA Mobility & Konzepthaus Group, Sep 2021.
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Veloroute H20_ 1st place winner.
Issued by_ Muthesius Transferpark & Landeshauptstadt Stadt Kiel, Jun 2021.
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Untethered_ Finalist.
Issued by_ Stars of Science (Season 11), Jan 2019.
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Untethered_ 1st place winner.
Issued by_ SABS Design Institute & The Jobs Fund, Dec 2017.
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"Running Sleeve" that recharges the wearer's phone as they run_ 1st Place Winner.
Issued by_ Inscape Education Group, Sep 2015.