I am a creative and detail-oriented designer with 7+ years of experience transforming complex ideas into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. With a strong proficiency in industry-standard design tools, I specialize in elevating user experiences and enhancing brand identity through visually engaging and functional designs. My expertise lies in user-centered design, prototyping, and attention to detail, ensuring that every element serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. I am passionate about crafting seamless experiences that resonate with users, while also making complex interactions feel simple and natural. I thrive in both independent projects and collaborative team environments, where I contribute to collective success with clear communication and creative solutions.

Alia Gelbana

I am a creative and detail-oriented designer with 7+ years of experience transforming complex ideas into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. With a strong proficiency in industry-standard design tools, I specialize in elevating user experiences and enhancing brand identity through visually engaging and functional designs. My expertise lies in user-centered design, prototyping, and attention to detail, ensuring that every element serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. I am passionate about crafting seamless experiences that resonate with users, while also making complex interactions feel simple and natural. I thrive in both independent projects and collaborative team environments, where I contribute to collective success with clear communication and creative solutions.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented designer with 7+ years of experience transforming complex ideas into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. With a strong proficiency in industry-standard design tools, I specialize in elevating user experiences and enhancing brand identity through visually engaging and functional designs.

My expertise lies in user-centered design, prototyping, and attention to detail, ensuring that every element serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. I am passionate about crafting seamless experiences that resonate with users, while also making complex interactions feel simple and natural. I thrive in both independent projects and collaborative team environments, where I contribute to collective success with clear communication and creative solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer at Pre Group
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Hired to design Pre Group's website from concept to delivery, including sitemap/information architecture, low and high-fidelity wireframes, and a moodboard to ensure brand-aligned, user-friendly visuals and interactions.
Graphic Designer at Mbrace
May 1, 2024 - November 14, 2025
Create and maintain brand identities, design promotional materials and social visuals, and produce simple animations; collaborate with marketing strategists, copywriters and account managers to align visuals with messaging.
Co-founder at Handmade Designs
May 1, 2014 - November 14, 2025
Founded an online store on Instagram for customized products; developed marketing materials, standardized branding with a comprehensive style guide, and created a brand identity system (logo, website, social posts).
Head of Creative Department at Zang
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Led creative concepts across websites, print collateral, and digital marketing; established a style guide; coordinated production and vendor relations; forecasted trends and developed new product lines with marketing campaigns.
UI/UX Designer at Pre Group
October 31, 2025 - October 31, 2025
I was hired to create the Pre Group website from the ground up. My role encompassed the entire design process, from conceptualization to final delivery. I began by developing a comprehensive sitemap to structure the site’s information architecture, ensuring intuitive navigation and a seamless user experience. Next, I created both low and high-fidelity wireframes to map out the website’s layout and functionality. These wireframes served as blueprints for the visual and interactive elements of the site. To ensure the website’s design aligned with Pre Group’s brand identity, I also curated a moodboard, which guided the overall aesthetic, color scheme, typography, and design style. This comprehensive design approach ensured a user-friendly, visually appealing, and functional website tailored to Pre Group’s needs and brand vision.
Head of Creative Department at Zang
October 31, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Developed creative concepts and designs for websites, print collateral, and digital marketing campaigns. Created a comprehensive style guide to standardize branding across all materials. Coordinated with vendors to source fabrics and trims, collaborated with production teams to ensure garments met design specs, utilized trend forecasting to keep designs ahead of the curve, and developed marketing campaigns to promote collections.

Education

Bachelor Degree of Applies Arts and Sciences at The German University in Cairo
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018
Bachelor Degree of Applies Arts and Sciences at The German University in Cairo
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018

Qualifications

Adobe
November 14, 2025 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education