Kulsum Zaidi
User Experience Designer
Atlanta, GA US Citizen
Portfolio: www.kulsumzaidi.com
Email: ***********@****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kulsumzaidi/
Summary
Certified UX/UI Designer with 3+ years of experience in creating human-centered digital solutions that blend empathy and innovation. Proficient in user research, UI design, prototyping, and usability testing, with expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Miro. Passionate about enhancing business outcomes through intuitive digital experiences and cross-functional collaboration.
Core Skills & Tools
UX/UI Design Skills:
User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI) Design
User Research & Competitive Analysis
Wireframing & Prototyping
Usability Testing & Heuristic Evaluation
Information Architecture & User Flows
Design Thinking & Interaction Design
Style Guides & Design Systems
Tools & Technologies:
Design & Prototyping: Figma, FigJam, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite
Collaboration & Project Management: Jira, Google Suite, Microsoft Office
Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, WordPress
Operating Systems: Windows, Mac
Professional Experience
UX/UI Designer
Tech Fleet June 2024 – Present
Projects: Baddies in Tech, Dyslexia Reading App
Carried out UX design process in an Agile environment through iterative design cycles and sprint planning.
Conducted usability testing and research to drive data-informed design decisions.
Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals with user needs.
Advocated for design thinking, accessibility best practices, and user-centered design.
Designed and developed user-centric web and mobile applications, ensuring seamless user interaction and engagement.
Collaborated with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to create intuitive digital experiences.
Notable UX/UI Projects
Cryptoscan (Cryptocurrency Asset Profile Web App)
Jan 2024 – Feb 2024
Led UX/UI design for a platform providing crypto asset profiles with educational resources.
Conducted usability testing, competitive analysis, and developed interactive prototypes.
Delivered high-fidelity prototypes for a seamless user experience.
MedLead (Medication Management App)
Feb 2023 – Sep 2023
Designed an intuitive medication management platform for users to track prescriptions and set reminders.
Conducted user interviews, affinity mapping, and usability testing to enhance the UX.
Fitmates (Fitness Tracking App)
Nov 2023 – Dec 2023
Designed an integrated messaging system to increase user engagement.
Developed user flows, wireframes, and visual style guides to enhance brand consistency.
Previous Roles in Web/Graphic Design:
Web/Graphic Designer Big Bangles Theory (Mar 2016 – Oct 2019)
Web/Graphic Designer Hyva IT Solutions (Nov 2014 – Jan 2016)
Web/Graphic Designer Extentia Information Technology Pvt Ltd (Feb 2014 – Jul 2014)
Web Designer Ecotech IT Solutions Pvt Ltd (Aug 2013 – Feb 2014)
Education & Certifications
Certification: UI/UX Design Track Springboard
Diploma: Web, Graphics & Interactive Design Arena Animation Institute
MSc in Clothing & Textiles C.C.S.H.A.U.