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I'm Elnaz R. Koupaei, a UX/UI Designer based in Berlin with an IT engineering background and more than a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship and teaching. I design responsive, user-centered products by applying a problem-solving mindset, deep user empathy, and engaging storytelling. I'm passionate about systems thinking and committed to continuous learning.…

Elnaz R. Koupaei

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +4

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I'm Elnaz R. Koupaei, a UX/UI Designer based in Berlin with an IT engineering background and more than a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship and teaching. I design responsive, user-centered products by applying a problem-solving mindset, deep user empathy, and engaging storytelling. I'm passionate about systems thinking and committed to continuous learning.…

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I’m Elnaz R. Koupaei, a UX/UI Designer based in Berlin with an IT engineering background and more than a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship and teaching.

I design responsive, user-centered products by applying a problem-solving mindset, deep user empathy, and engaging storytelling. I’m passionate about systems thinking and committed to continuous learning.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Persian

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

UX/UI designer at Masir-EdTech Platform for Online English Learning

December 31, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Conducted user research to understand Gen Z online English learners' needs and preferences. Created user flows, journey maps, and personas focusing on empathy and storytelling. Designed wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for interactive, accessible learning experiences. Collaborated with product managers, developers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment. Conducted usability testing to validate learning flows and gather user feedback. Achieved a 12% increase in course completion rate and a 10% decrease in bounce rate through redesign.

Founder at Botehchin Handmade Concept Products Studio

December 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025

Designed and created handmade concept products tailored to customer needs. Facilitated workshops on crafting techniques with a focus on storytelling and engagement. Developed social media content based on research to innovate marketing ideas. Improved product quality through user survey-based research. Managed the studio and led the team promoting a self-driven and Agile culture. Sold products to 20 retail locations nationally and internationally; gained over 150K social media followers. Developed a kiln-free clay sculpting method to reduce electricity usage. Received interviews by national newspapers and magazines as an entrepreneurial woman.

Founder at Botehchin Handmade Concept Products Studio

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Designed and created handmade concept products tailored to each customer's needs and interests. Facilitated crafting techniques workshops focused on storytelling and engagement. Created social media content based on research insights to develop innovative marketing ideas. Improved product quality through research based on user surveys and interviews. Managed the studio and led the team with a focus on a self-driven culture and an Agile approach.

UX Designer at Masir-EdTech Platform for Online English Learning

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Conducted user research to understand Gen Z online English learners; created user flows, journey maps, and personas focusing on deep user empathy and storytelling; designed wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for interactive, accessible learning experiences; collaborated with product managers, developers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment; conducted usability testing to validate learning flows and gather user feedback.

Founder at Botehchin Handmade Concept Products Studio

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022

Designed and created handmade concept products tailored to each customer's needs and interests; facilitated crafting techniques workshops focused on storytelling and engagement; created social media content based on research insights to develop innovative marketing ideas; improved product quality through research based on user surveys and interviews; managed the studio and led the team with a self-driven culture and an Agile approach.

UX Designer at Masir - EdTech Platform for Online English Learning

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Conducted user research to understand the needs and preferences of Gen Z online English learners. Created user flows, journey maps, and personas, focusing on deep user empathy and storytelling. Designed wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for interactive, accessible learning experiences. Collaborated with product managers, developers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment. Conducted usability testing to validate learning flows and gather user feedback.

Language Teacher & Researcher at Gooyesh Institute

December 31, 2012 - August 15, 2025

Taught English to children, Gen Z learners, and older adults at elementary and intermediate levels. Researched students’ educational needs to improve engagement. Increased students’ final exam scores by 15% over the academic year.

Language Teacher & Researcher at Gooyesh Institute

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Taught English to children, Gen Z learners, and older adults at elementary and intermediate levels. Researched students' educational needs and interests to improve engagement. Key Achievements: Increased students’ final exam scores by 15% over the academic year.

Language Teacher & Researcher at Gooyesh Institute

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Taught English to children, Gen Z learners, and older adults at elementary and intermediate levels; researched students' educational needs and interests to improve engagement.