curious about me?
Hey, I’m Adnan. A father, husband, nature enthusiast and UX designer from Canada, based in Riyadh, KSA. My journey into design was a twisting, winding road.
As a Med student, I enjoyed problem solving but soon realized that it did not spark my passion! I switched careers and went full speed into Relationship Management which landed me in the world of finance. A few years into a thriving career, I discovered UX design and made the bold move to leave the world of finance behind to pursue my passion for design.
Design for me is truly diving deep into solving everyday problems for our clients and their users to ideate engaging experiences that deliver value through a systemic design thinking approach. We focus not just on the end user when designing a solution but also understand the needs and values of the business. My experience and analytical thinking are what makes me an empathetic designer where I am able to deliver meaningful solutions.
As a passionate designer, you will always find me learning and exploring how to be a better, more rounded designer. However, after hours, you will find me in search of the coolest local bodies of water to explore, experiment in the kitchen, and most importantly, experience imaginative play with my kids.
My passions and expertise lie within: Creative Storytelling, Problem Solving, User Experience and Improv Cooking!
Endorsements
Below are some of the validations I received from the people I worked with:
“Adnan is as hardworking as he is kind. Never to shy from a responsibility or volunteer to help out in anyway he can, having him with us at the Design Studio was a pleasure”
— Taylor Mendelsohn, Agile Coach
“Adnan was a pleasure to work with and have on our team. He was able to understand and breakdown complex requirements and flows and translate them into designs using our visual design guidelines and library. This, coupled with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn contributed to his success at Fjord. I am really impressed with Adnan and would highly recommend him as a part of any team!”
— Dida Atassi, Design Director at Fjord
“It was great to have Adnan as part of the design team, working for Fjord Dubai. Adnan have proved to be a very reliable resource with a extremely warm and positive attitude. He accepted each task that was given with a smile and embraced all the challenges proposed with enthusiasm and humility.”
— Leo Ehrlich, Designer & Founder of Clube FII