Hi, I’m Thuraya Amin. I am a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX designer with over five years of experience transforming complex problems into intuitive user experiences. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact designs for web and mobile platforms. I’m skilled in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, and I’m passionate about enhancing user satisfaction and driving business results. I also enjoy mentoring and teaching others in UI/UX design to help teams grow their skills and deliver great products.…

Thuraya Amin

Hi, I’m Thuraya Amin. I am a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX designer with over five years of experience transforming complex problems into intuitive user experiences. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact designs for web and mobile platforms. I’m skilled in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, and I’m passionate about enhancing user satisfaction and driving business results. I also enjoy mentoring and teaching others in UI/UX design to help teams grow their skills and deliver great products.…

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Hi, I’m Thuraya Amin. I am a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX designer with over five years of experience transforming complex problems into intuitive user experiences. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact designs for web and mobile platforms.

I’m skilled in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, and I’m passionate about enhancing user satisfaction and driving business results. I also enjoy mentoring and teaching others in UI/UX design to help teams grow their skills and deliver great products.

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Skills

Experience Level

UI
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
WiX
Expert
Prototype
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
App Design
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Figma
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Logo
Intermediate
Invision
Intermediate
HTML5
Beginner
CSS
Beginner
JavaScript
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance UI Designer at Freelance (Various clients)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed user-centric interfaces for multiple clients across recruitment, education, and e-commerce platforms; collaborated with product managers and developers to deliver responsive and accessible designs for mobile and web applications; conducted user research and testing to validate design decisions, enhancing product usability and satisfaction.
UI/UX Design Mentor at DesignLab
January 1, 2021 - Present
Conduct 1-on-1 video sessions with students to provide in-depth feedback on UI/UX projects; guided students in project management, design skills, and time management; reviewed student projects and portfolios to ensure mastery of UI/UX design principles and practical application.
UI Designer Tutor at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed websites for small to medium-sized businesses, from branding concepts to implementation; delivered end-to-end services including web design, development, and ongoing maintenance; specialized in creating user-friendly interfaces that align with client goals and enhance user experiences.
Customer Service Representative | Graphic Designer | Digital Marketer at The UPS Store, Oakville, ON
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Managed customer transactions, inquiries, and complaints, ensuring high satisfaction rates; increased repeat business by providing top-tier customer service and personalized design solutions; designed marketing materials (logos, brochures, and business cards); managed digital marketing campaigns and optimized paid ads for local awareness.
Founder & Tutor at Sage Tutoring
January 1, 2014 - Present
Tutored seniors in basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, iPads, smartphones), fostering digital literacy; coached clients through online courses, helping them achieve high final scores.
Customer Service Representative | Graphic Designer at The UPS Store (Mississauga)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Handled front-end customer interactions and provided shipping solutions; implemented efficient monetary and shipping processes, boosting customer satisfaction; led the store's graphic design services, producing print materials that enhanced client branding.

Education

Computer Information Systems Design at Kingston University
September 1, 1996 - May 1, 2000
UI Design at CareerFoundry
March 1, 2018 - December 19, 2018
Frontend Development for Designers at CareerFoundry
August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Frontend Development for Designers Certificate at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
UI Design Certificate at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
BSc Computer Information Systems Design at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Qualifications

Frontend Development for Designers Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
UI Design Certificate
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
BSc Computer Information Systems Design
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE621 EMPOLINK
    Empolink is a job, recruitment platform. I was the sole UI/UX designer closely collaborating with the company founders and the development team. The platform provides the tools needed to find jobs that match the job seeker's interests, skills and criteria. I created low-high fidelity wireframes for the employee and the employer part of the process, following a minimalistic and user-centric approach adhering to the Material Design Guidelines and business needs. Established the brand, typography, and a new design system for the company. https://www.twine.net/signin branding designer prototyping wireframing…
    uniE621 Darul Qalb
    Re-design of Darul Qalb's website and developed using Sitelio platform. https://www.twine.net/signin branding designer webdesigner graphicdesigner branding webdesigner designer…
    uniE621 TREND App
    Trend is an innovative social media application that enables users to share their daily stories and private thoughts with their friends and other users, build new friendships and connect with the community through an easy-to-use and interactive interface. https://www.twine.net/signin branding designer branding designer branding designer…
    uniE621 J&E Quansah Foundation Website Design
    Website Visual Design project. Thuraya A. helped Joseph & Elizabeth Quansah Foundation capture attention and inspire action with beautiful visual design that gives emotional resonance to the written content on their new and existing website. The website is interactive, accessible, and easy to navigate. It will increase traffic, attract donors, supporters, and other interested constituencies.…
    paper T1Auto Project
    A new website designed using Wix. To launch the new auto store, I designed flyers, business cards, invoices, and the store's logo.…