"Seek first to understand, then to be understood."

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood."

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood."

As a social scientist turned designer, my philosophy is to deeply understand the needs and motivations of people, in order to create meaningful experiences and impactful solutions to real-world problems. 

With a Masters degree in User Experience Design and 5+ years of experience as a product designer, I have developed a well-rounded toolkit of human-centred design and research methods, and business acumen to bring innovative ideas to life. By asking the right questions, challenging assumptions early and often, and considering the perspectives of all stakeholders, I strive to make technology more inclusive, accessible, and useful to diverse groups of people.

My Expertise

Competitor Analysis

Design Strategy

Interviews

Use Cases & Scenarios

Usability Testing

Journey Mapping

Heuristic Evaluation

Information Architecture

Accessibility Audit

User Flows

Card Sorting

Wireframing & Prototyping

Web & Mobile App Design

Interface & Interaction Design

My Industry Experience

Health & Wellness

Insurance

Retail Media

Transit & Transportation

Financial Services

Education

Government & Public Sector

Beyond Design

My Expertise

Competitor Analysis

Design Strategy

Interviews

Use Cases & Scenarios

Usability Testing

Journey Mapping

Heuristic Evaluation

Information Architecture

Accessibility Audit

User Flows

Card Sorting

Wireframing & Prototyping

Web & Mobile App Design

Interface & Interaction Design

Competitor Analysis

Design Strategy

Interviews

Use Cases & Scenarios

Usability Testing

Journey Mapping

Heuristic Evaluation

Information Architecture

Accessibility Audit

User Flows

Card Sorting

Wireframing & Prototyping

Web & Mobile App Design

Interface & Interaction Design

My Industry Experience

Health & Wellness

Insurance

Retail Media & Advertising

Transit & Transportation

Financial Services

Education

Government & Public Sector

Beyond Design

Beyond Design

Explorin' the world

I love learning about different cultures through language, food, and travel. Fun Fact: I spent 7 weeks backpacking solo through Europe last year, hitting 8 countries and over 45 cities!

Creatin' art

I have recently got back into making art in media like digital and alcohol ink painting.

Slurpin' up

I'm a big foodie, and enjoy making or ordering a good soup in all weather, particularly noodle soups like pho, ramen, and tom yum!

Rockin' out

Last year, I fulfilled my childhood dream of performing my favourite songs with a live band on stage at the Opera House and Evergreen Brickworks. Such a surreal experience!

Let's get to know each other.

Let's get to know each other.

Let's get to know each other.

© Samra Ebadi 2024

© Samra Ebadi 2024

© Samra Ebadi 2024