UI/UX Designer & Visual Storyteller

Hanieh Bubehrazm

UI/UX Designer · Visual Storyteller · Creative Problem Solver

Pasadena, CA **********@*****.*** 626-***-**** behance.net/haniehrazm LinkedIn: haniyeh-bubehrazm

Turning empathy into elegant, user-centered experiences P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y

Visual designer with 10+ years of experience in animation, brand identity, and motion graphics — now channeling that rich creative foundation into UX/UI design. Skilled at translating user insights into intuitive, engaging interfaces through research, wireframing, and high-fidelity prototyping. Currently completing a UI/UX Certificate at UCLA Extension with hands-on project work in Figma and Adobe XD. Passionate about designing experiences that are both beautifully crafted and deeply human.

C O R E S K I L L S

UX Methods

Wireframing & Prototyping

User Research & Personas

User Flows & Journey Maps

Usability Testing

Information Architecture

Design Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Photoshop & Illustrator

After Effects

Autodesk Maya

Strengths

Empathy-Driven Design

Visual Storytelling

Cross-functional Collaboration

Iterative Design Thinking

Typography & Visual Hierarchy

U X D E S I G N P R O J E C T S

StreamTyme — Group Streaming Experience UCLA Extension UX Project Figma

Designed social viewing features — including chat overlay and shared playback controls — to enhance real-time interaction for remote group streaming sessions

Collaborated with a cross-functional team on UX strategy, visual system development, and iterative design direction

Built interactive prototypes in Figma to test user flows, validate usability decisions, and guide design iterations Foodie App — Recipe Experience UX Case Study UCLA Extension Figma

Led end-to-end UX design of a recipe detail page focused on clarity, accessibility, and task efficiency for home cooks

Developed personas, user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, grounding every decision in user research and data

Refined content hierarchy and navigation patterns to reduce cognitive load and deliver a streamlined browsing experience

Pearl — Cosmetic Brand Identity & UX Design Capstone Project, B.A. Applied Arts Adobe Photoshop

Designed a complete brand identity system from concept to execution — logo, typography, visual language, and marketing collateral

Created a responsive website aligned with brand guidelines, bridging visual design and UX thinking with user- centered principles

Applied visual hierarchy, accessibility considerations, and consistent design language across print and digital touchpoints

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Teacher's Aide · Rosebud Academy · Pasadena, CA Mar 2025 – Present

Applied observational research to identify individual needs and adapt engagement strategies — a direct parallel to UX user research and iterative design

Streamlined classroom workflows in collaboration with the lead teacher, improving the experience for both students and instructors

Refined support approaches through ongoing feedback loops, mirroring the UX cycle of test, learn, and iterate Instructor · Right at School · South Pasadena, CA Aug 2024 – Mar 2025

Designed and facilitated structured learning activities by deeply understanding participant needs — a foundation in user empathy and audience-centered design

Gathered and responded to feedback to continuously improve program quality, engagement, and learning outcomes

Structured lesson plans with clear information hierarchy and logical flow, optimizing the end-to-end learning experience

Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer · Tehran, Iran Jan 2021 – Dec 2023

Designed visual assets and brand materials for diverse clients, balancing aesthetic quality with usability and clear audience communication

Created motion graphics for advertisements, exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs in After Effects

Iterated on designs based on client feedback, delivering refined solutions that met both creative vision and functional goals

3D Animator · Aria Animation Company (The Gools- Animation Movie) · Tehran, Iran Jan 2017 – Jan 2021

Collaborated with a cross-functional production team across character staging, rigging, and asset delivery in Maya and Cinema 4D

Developed strong systems thinking and attention to detail across complex, multi-team creative pipelines E D U C A T I O N

UI/UX Design Certificate — UCLA Extension Expected Sept 2026 M.Sc. Animation — Jain University 2014 – 2016

B.V.A. Applied Arts — Bangalore University 2010 – 2014 A.A. Visual Arts — Azad University, Iran 2007 –2009

Artwork selected for Azad University Student Art Festival C O U R S E S & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

UI/UX Design Course — Inverse School Mar 2024 – Mar 2025 Adobe Design Course — Sharif University May – Jul 2007

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