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I’m Zahra Karbasi, a UX/UI designer with a strong foundation in user research, interaction design, and inclusive digital experiences. I’ve led end-to-end design processes across diverse domains, with hands-on experience in user interviews, journey mapping, wireframing, usability testing, and building responsive, component-based UI systems in Figma.
I combine structure and empathy to turn complexity into clarity and thrive in collaborative environments where I can help create meaningful, user-focused digital products.
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Work Experience
Breeding Assistant at Dümmen Orange
March 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025Supported cross-functional R&D teams in the development of new rose varieties. Managed day-to-day tasks in experimental trials including cross-pollination and seed collection. Recorded trial data across multiple cycles, improving data accuracy and planning reliability. Monitored plant health and environmental variables. Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily tasks and manage trial schedules.
Plant Breeding Intern at Smit Kwekerijen
September 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Contributed to plant propagation and selection within commercial horticulture trials. Assisted in propagation using various methods (cuttings, transplanting). Maintained accurate documentation of plant development and trial results. Supported the selection process by tracking visible performance and reporting changes.
Internal Manager – Greenhouse Operations at Kermani’s Greenhouse
July 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Managed a commercial hydroponic greenhouse and led a small operations team. Oversaw daily tasks related to irrigation, climate control, and pest management. Trained and supervised a team of 10 during growing and harvest periods. Addressed issues with system maintenance, pest outbreaks, and production delays. Tracked crop performance and adjusted routines to meet production goals.
UI Designer at NextPick (E-commerce Platform)
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Designed the responsive UI for an e-commerce platform, focusing on reusable components and visual consistency across breakpoints. Created 50+ high-fidelity desktop screens and 80+ responsive components; defined user personas, stories, and flows; developed a detailed style guide.
UX/UI Designer at 9292 App Redesign (Public Transport)
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Redesigned a public transport app to improve navigation and simplify ticketing flows. Analyzed 1,000+ user reviews and social media feedback to identify recurring pain points; conducted 6 user interviews and developed 2 personas to identify usability barriers and emotional triggers in ticketing and navigation.
UX/UI Designer at Therapio (Mental Health App)
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Designed a culturally inclusive therapy-matching app for diverse users in the Netherlands. Conducted interviews and usability tests to identify barriers in mental health access; created 30+ low- and high-fidelity screens in Figma to support key flows; mapped emotional pain points across user journeys and redesigned flows to reduce drop-off; delivered a prototype tested with real users.
Breeding Assistant at Dümmen Orange
March 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025Supported cross-functional R&D teams in the development of new rose varieties. Managed day-to-day tasks in experimental trials including cross-pollination and seed collection. Recorded trial data across multiple cycles, improving data accuracy and planning reliability. Monitored plant health and environmental variables. Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily tasks and manage trial schedules.
Plant Breeding Intern at Smit Kwekerijen · Internship
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025Contributed to plant propagation and selection within commercial horticulture trials. Assisted in propagation using various methods; Maintained accurate documentation of plant development and trial results; Supported the selection process by tracking visible performance and reporting changes.
Internal Manager – Greenhouse Operations at Kermani’s Greenhouse
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025Managed a commercial hydroponic greenhouse and led a small operations team. Oversaw daily tasks related to irrigation, climate control, and pest management. Trained and supervised a team of 10 during growing and harvest periods. Addressed issues with system maintenance, pest outbreaks, and production delays. Tracked crop performance and adjusted routines to meet production goals.
UI Designer – NextPick (E-commerce Platform) at NextPick
January 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025Designed the responsive UI for an e-commerce platform, focusing on reusable components and visual consistency across breakpoints. Created 50+ high-fidelity desktop screens and 80+ responsive components. Defined user personas, stories, and flows to guide design decisions. Developed a detailed style guide covering typography, color palette, iconography, and reusable elements.
UX/UI Designer – 9292 App Redesign (Public Transport) at 9292
July 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025Redesigned a public transport app to improve navigation and simplify ticketing flows. Analyzed 1,000+ user reviews and social media feedback to identify recurring pain points. Conducted 6 user interviews and developed 2 personas to identify usability barriers and emotional triggers in ticketing and navigation.
UX/UI Designer – Therapio (Mental Health App) at Therapio
January 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025Designed a culturally inclusive therapy-matching app for diverse users in the Netherlands. Conducted interviews and usability tests to identify barriers in mental health access. Created 30+ low- and high-fidelity screens in Figma to support key flows. Mapped emotional pain points across user journeys and redesigned flows to reduce drop-off. Delivered a prototype tested with real users to validate core user needs.
Breeding Assistant at Dümmen Orange
March 31, 2020 - September 30, 2025Supported cross-functional R&D teams in the development of new rose varieties. Managed day-to-day tasks in experimental trials including cross-pollination and seed collection. Recorded trial data across multiple cycles, improving data accuracy and planning reliability. Monitored plant health and environmental variables. Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily tasks and manage trial schedules.
Plant Breeding Intern at Smit Kwekerijen
September 30, 2015 - September 30, 2025Contributed to plant propagation and selection within commercial horticulture trials. Assisted in propagation using various methods (cuttings, transplanting). Maintained accurate documentation of plant development and trial results. Supported the selection process by tracking visible performance and reporting changes.
Internal Manager – Greenhouse Operations at Kermani’s Greenhouse
July 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025Managed a commercial hydroponic greenhouse and led a small operations team. Oversaw daily tasks related to irrigation, climate control, and pest management. Trained and supervised a team of 10 during growing and harvest periods. Addressed issues with system maintenance, pest outbreaks, and production delays. Tracked crop performance and adjusted routines to meet production goals.
UI Designer at NextPick
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Designed the responsive UI for an e-commerce platform, focusing on reusable components and visual consistency across breakpoints. Created 50+ high-fidelity desktop screens and 80+ responsive components. Defined user personas, stories, and flows to guide design decisions. Developed a detailed style guide covering typography, color palette, iconography, and reusable elements.
UX/UI Designer at 9292
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Redesigned a public transport app to improve navigation and simplify ticketing flows. Analyzed 1,000+ user reviews and social media feedback to identify recurring pain points. Conducted 6 user interviews and developed 2 personas to identify usability barriers and emotional triggers in ticketing and navigation.
UX/UI Designer at Therapio
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Designed a culturally inclusive therapy-matching app for diverse users in the Netherlands. Conducted interviews and usability tests to identify barriers in mental health access. Created 30+ low- and high-fidelity screens in Figma to support key flows. Mapped emotional pain points across user journeys and redesigned flows to reduce drop-off. Delivered a prototype tested with real users to validate core user needs.
Breeding Assistant at Dümmen Orange
March 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025Supported cross-functional R&D teams in the development of new rose varieties. Managed day-to-day tasks in experimental trials including cross-pollination and seed collection. Recorded trial data across multiple cycles, improving data accuracy and planning reliability. Monitored plant health and environmental variables. Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily tasks and manage trial schedules.
Plant Breeding Intern at Smit Kwekerijen
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025Contributed to plant propagation and selection within commercial horticulture trials. Assisted in propagation using various methods (cuttings, transplanting). Maintained accurate documentation of plant development and trial results. Supported the selection process by tracking visible performance and reporting changes.
Internal Manager – Greenhouse Operations at Kermani’s Greenhouse
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025Managed a commercial hydroponic greenhouse and led a small operations team. Oversaw daily tasks related to irrigation, climate control, and pest management. Trained and supervised a team of 10 during growing and harvest periods. Addressed issues with system maintenance, pest outbreaks, and production delays. Tracked crop performance and adjusted routines to meet production goals.
Education
UX Design Program at CareerFoundry
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024MSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticultural Science at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticulture at Isfahan University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025User Interface Design Program Team Project (Remote) at Remote
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025UX Design Program at CareerFoundry Berlin (Remote)
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024MSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticultural Science at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025BSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticulture at Isfahan University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025MSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticultural Science at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025BSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticulture at Isfahan University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025User Interface Design Program Team Project (Remote) at CareerFoundry (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025UX Design Program at CareerFoundry
May 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024User Interface Design Program Team Project (Remote) at User Interface Design Program Team Project (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025UX Design Program at CareerFoundry
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024MSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticultural Science at University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025BSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticulture at Isfahan University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Qualifications
User Interface Design Program Team Project
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025User Interface Design Program Team Project (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025UX Design Program | CareerFoundry
May 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024User Interface Design Program Team Project (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025UX Design Program, CareerFoundry
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024MSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticultural Science
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025BSc. in Agricultural Engineering – Horticulture
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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