Work Experience
Linnaeus University
Sep 2023-Present
Linnaeus University
Sep 2020- Jan 2022
UX & Strategic Designer | Outreach Lead & Event Strategist| Department of Design
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Led UX-driven planning of a multi-day public design celebration, aligning strategic goals with user-centered experience design
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Designed integrated communication flows (digital + print) to engage diverse audiences inclusively
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Collaborated cross-functionally with students, researchers, and partners to ensure brand consistency and cohesive interaction
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Applied service design principles to streamline agenda planning, spatial setup, and hybrid/on-site information flow
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Advocated human-centered approaches in all event touchpoints, aligned with institutional and sustainability values
SI Leader | Integrating UX Design for Enhanced Learning
Roles: I led workshops and initiatives that integrated UX design into educational practices, focusing on sustainability and creative education. I collaborated with students, faculty, and community stakeholders to enhance learning experiences and implement innovative educational solutions.
Multiple Locations: UAE and Sweden
Sep 2003- Jun 2019
Aesthetic Teacher | Leading with UX Principles for Creative Education | Empowering Through Art, Handcraft, and Sustainability
Summary: Over 16 years dedicated to empowering students through creative practices. Focused on integrating sustainability and design thinking into educational frameworks.
Key Initiatives: Collaborated with municipalities, individuals, and schools to implement inclusive educational programs and foster sustainable thinking.
Impact: Shaped a new generation of learners with critical and sustainable thinking skills.
Work Experience
Volunteer Experience
Aga Khan Foundation
Nov 2024-Present
Feb 2024-Present
Karlshamn Municipality
Dec 2017- Jun 2018
Mellerud Municipality /Svenska Kyrkan
Sep 2015-Oct 2016
Experience Design Lead
Designed and coordinated multi-day programs with a focus on user experience across the full journey, from communication to on-site delivery. Applied UX methods to streamline logistics, clarify information flows, and ensure an inclusive, user-centered environment. Led stakeholder alignment and facilitated smooth, engaging participation.
Chairman of Education Board
Spearheading educational initiatives across multiple countries.Focus: Integrating digital tools and sustainability in learning environments.Impact: Implementing inclusive and innovative educational programs.
User Experience Volunteer
Role: Orchestrated workshops, spearheaded initiatives for cultural integration in a diverse community, partnered with women and children's groups for recycling education.
User Experience Volunteer
Role: Supported refugees in their societal integration journey, with a specific emphasis on empowering women within their cultural frameworks for achieving independence.
Volunteer Experience
Education
Amsterdam University of Applied Science
2022-2023
Linnaeus University
2019-2022
MSc Degree in Digital Design
Keywords: User-Centered Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Interaction Design, Digital Innovation
Explanation: Focused on creating user-centered digital experiences, applying principles of user experience (UX) design and interaction design to enhance digital solutions. Emphasized innovation and practical design strategies to meet the needs of diverse users across digital platforms.
Bachelor of Arts in Design + Change
Keywords: Sustainable Design, Process Design, Systems Thinking, Social Innovation
Explanation: Emphasized sustainable and process-driven design approaches, integrating systems thinking to develop design strategies that address environmental and social challenges. Focused on creating change through innovative, sustainable design processes.
School of Art
2000-2003
Bachelor of Arts in Art & Design Education
Keywords: Art Pedagogy, Handcrafts, Curriculum Development, Artistic Practice
Explanation: Focused on art and craft education, with an emphasis on handcrafts such as textiles, wood, metal, and ceramics. Also included technical skills like AutoCAD and explored the basics of agriculture, integrating practical, creative, and educational methodologies to develop well-rounded art curricula.
Courses
Blekinge Institute of Technology
(7.5 credits)
Foundations for Strategic Sustainable Development​
Mälardalen University
(7.5 credits)
Foresight and Scenario-Design
Gothenburg University
(15 credits)
Research Frontiers in the Digitalization of Society
Malmö University
(7.5 credits)
C#/Beginner
Uppsala University
(5 credits)
Human-Computer Interaction
Linnaeus University
(7.5 credits)
Patterns & Configurations
Linköpings University
(3 credits)
Basics of AI (Grunderna i AI)
Lund University
(5 credits)
Public Management
Södertörns högskola
(15 credits) Ongoing
Statistical Analysis and Visualization in R: I
Linnaeus University
(15 credits) Ongoing
Digital Environments: Information Society & Internet of Things
Linnaeus University
(15 credits) Ongoing
Graphic Design & Typography
Linnaeus University
(7.5 credits)
Python Programming
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Swedish
French
Dutch
Fluent
Conversational
Basic
In Progress