Simplifying Complexity Into Clear Experiences
I turn complex enterprise systems into clear, intuitive experiences. With 4+ years designing mission-critical platforms in safety, security, and AI — I bring structure to ambiguity and ship products that work.
About
Building at the intersection of
clarity & complexity
Senior UX/UI Designer with 4+ years of experience designing user-centered solutions for complex enterprise platforms. From safety management and access control to AI-powered monitoring systems — I specialize in turning ambiguity into structured, scalable experiences.
With an engineering background (B.Sc. Computer & Systems Engineering), I bridge the gap between design and development naturally — understanding technical constraints, collaborating closely with dev teams, and ensuring designs translate to pixel-perfect implementation.
Experience
My Design Journey So Far
- Led Style Guide & Design Kit creation, standardizing typography, spacing & sizes
- Built component documentation with developers for implementation clarity
- Worked on Takyah product redesign & feature architecture
- Conducted Figma Dev Mode training sessions for engineering teams
- Redesigned 7 key features in iSaned across desktop, mobile & tablet
- Built centralized design system with Figma Tokens & Variables (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Designed end-to-end experiences for Digital Eye, VMS & Mobile Access Control
- Used Hotjar insights to uncover and fix friction points in user journeys
- Designed 9 mission-critical modules including accounting, funding & reception
- Delivered both mobile app and web experiences
- Simplified complex business logic into clear, intuitive user journeys
- Improved internal product usability alongside full-time role
- Demonstrated strong ownership & time management
Selected Work
Featured Projects
These projects are classified.
Just like Area 51 — but with better UX.
All projects I’ve worked on with these companies are under NDA, so they can’t be shared publicly here. However, the full case studies including flows, decisions, and all the behind the scenes details, are ready to walk you through in a meeting or interview.
Let's set up a call →Or check out some published work in the meantime
Behance
Dribbble
How I Work
My Design Process
Understand
Problems, requirements, constraints & stakeholder needs
Structure
User flows, information architecture & feature definition
Design
Wireframes, high-fidelity interfaces & interactive prototypes
Collaborate
Work closely with developers during implementation
Validate
Test implementation, ensure quality & iterate based on feedback
Visual Designs
Design Shots
Why Me
Here's what sets me apart
Engineering Foundation
B.Sc. Computer & Systems Engineering — I understand technical constraints natively and bridge design-dev gaps naturally.
Complex Systems Expert
I design where mistakes have real consequences — safety, security, access control, and AI monitoring platforms.
Verified Track Record
Top 3% on Freelancer.com & 100% Job Success on Upwork — independent delivery, verified by external platforms, not self-reported.
AI-Powered Workflow
I integrate AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) into my daily design workflow — accelerating research, ideation, and decision-making.
Relentlessly Curious
ITI UX Camp, Udacity Nanodegree, Google UX, Human-Centered Design — I learn HTML/CSS to think like developers, test every new design tool, and treat every project as a chance to level up.
Testimonials
Nice Words from Awesome People
“Karim took the initiative to build our design system from the ground up and set processes that made the whole team’s work smoother. Creative, organized, and full of smart solutions — his work was remarkable.”
“Karim’s talent, commitment to timelines, and flexibility are remarkable. His exceptional business sense ensures projects are not only executed flawlessly but also aligned with broader organizational goals.”
“Karim is a talented, creative, and dedicated designer. Work with him was smooth and seamless. Delivered within budget and time — even extra work without asking for extra time. Definitely the one for long-term work.”
“Really hard working and responsive UI designer. And I mean UI Designer. Many designers are just graphic artists who have no clue about UI/UX. Karim does — and does his work very well. Hiring him for all future screens!”
“Karim responded within 24 hours to all my messages and followed up when necessary throughout the project. He did his own research and delivered the Figma mobile app design to a level that met my expectations.”
“Karim is a serious, dynamic and very professional person. He completed the work within the requested timeframe and made a strong proposal. He always answers positively and corrections come within minutes. Thank you, Karim.”
Get in Touch
Let's solve
something complex
Have an enterprise challenge or a product that needs clarity? Let's simplify complexity together.
Karimemad167@gmail.com