I'm a UX-led web designer and front-end developer with hands-on experience delivering modern, responsive websites and web applications for content- and product-led experiences. I translate reference materials and creative direction into clean layouts, interactive UI components, and accessible, performance-optimised pages. I work end-to-end—from information architecture and wireframes (Figma) to front-end build (HTML/CSS/JS), CMS delivery (WordPress), and iterative improvements based on feedback. I collaborate effectively in remote settings, translate briefs into polished layouts, and enjoy bringing Persian-language and multilingual web applications to life, integrating APIs and data-driven features while keeping performance and accessibility in mind.

Shamim Hadad

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I'm a UX-led web designer and front-end developer with hands-on experience delivering modern, responsive websites and web applications for content- and product-led experiences. I translate reference materials and creative direction into clean layouts, interactive UI components, and accessible, performance-optimised pages. I work end-to-end—from information architecture and wireframes (Figma) to front-end build (HTML/CSS/JS), CMS delivery (WordPress), and iterative improvements based on feedback. I collaborate effectively in remote settings, translate briefs into polished layouts, and enjoy bringing Persian-language and multilingual web applications to life, integrating APIs and data-driven features while keeping performance and accessibility in mind.

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I’m a UX-led web designer and front-end developer with hands-on experience delivering modern, responsive websites and web applications for content- and product-led experiences. I translate reference materials and creative direction into clean layouts, interactive UI components, and accessible, performance-optimised pages. I work end-to-end—from information architecture and wireframes (Figma) to front-end build (HTML/CSS/JS), CMS delivery (WordPress), and iterative improvements based on feedback.

I collaborate effectively in remote settings, translate briefs into polished layouts, and enjoy bringing Persian-language and multilingual web applications to life, integrating APIs and data-driven features while keeping performance and accessibility in mind.

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Work Experience

Freelance Web Designer / Front-End Developer at Self-employed (Manchester/Remote)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Deliver interactive websites and web-app front ends: wireframes → UI build → iteration, with strong attention to detail. Translate briefs/reference designs into polished layouts; advise on site structure, navigation and content blocks. Implement performance and SEO basics (page speed, image optimisation, metadata, structured content). Communicate clearly in remote settings; manage timelines, feedback loops and quality checks.
Front-End Developer at Pars Novin (Iran)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Built and maintained web interfaces; collaborated with stakeholders and delivered to deadlines in a production environment. Supported QA and release cycles; improved UI consistency and usability.

Education

MSc, User Experience Design at Birmingham City University (UK)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
MSc, Civil Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

master of science in user experience design
January 19, 2023 - February 23, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Parent Hub UX & Accessibility Design

    As a solo designer, I took on the challenge of creating Parent Hub, a website dedicated to supporting parents with disabilities. This project was a personal journey of understanding and empathy, ensuring every parent could connect with their community.
    Parent Hub is an accessible website and mobile application designed to help parents with disabilities connect with their community and participate in local events. This solo project underscores my commitment to inclusive design and user-centered solutions.

    Role: Sole UX Designer and Developer

    Tools Used: Figma, Miro, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

    Challenges: Ensuring the platform was fully accessible to users with various disabilities required thorough research and testing. Adhering to WCAG guidelines was a top priority.

    Outcome: The project was lauded for its accessibility features and user-friendly interface. It would help many parents engage more actively in their communities.

    paper Visit Tokyo — Travel Platform

    UX design for a comprehensive Tokyo travel guide and booking platform — turning information overload into an effortless journey.

    Industry
    Travel & Tourism
    Services
    UX/UI Design & Development
    Core Challenge
    Information Architecture
    Tools
    Figma, HTML/CSS
    The Challenge
    Travel platforms are notoriously complex — dozens of categories (hotels, food, transport, experiences), multiple user intents (inspiration, planning, booking), and high cognitive load. Visit Tokyo needed a UX that:

    Helped first-time visitors find relevant content quickly
    Balanced the richness of a travel guide with the clarity of a booking tool
    Worked beautifully on mobile (the primary device for travel planning)
    💡 Key Insight: Research showed that 68% of travel platform users abandon sites within 2 minutes if they can’t find what they’re looking for. The navigation had to be instinctive.
    Design Process
    Step 1
    User Research
    Interviewed 8 potential users. Identified 3 key personas: the Weekend Explorer, the Foodie Traveller, and the First-Timer.

    Step 2
    Information Architecture
    Restructured all content into 4 clear top-level categories with a smart search that suggests based on intent.

    Step 3
    Wireframes
    Built low-fidelity wireframes testing 3 navigation patterns, then conducted A/B preference testing with users.

    Step 4
    Visual Design
    Applied a vibrant, modern colour palette (sakura pink + midnight navy) with immersive photography to capture the experience of Tokyo.

    Key Design Decision — Card-Based Navigation
    Instead of a traditional dropdown menu, we designed a visual card system for the homepage that lets users jump directly into their area of interest. This reduced the number of clicks to reach relevant content from 4 to 2, dramatically improving task completion rates in usability testing.

    Outcomes
    2Clicks to any content
    40%Faster navigation
    3User personas defined
    ⭐ 5/5Usability test score

    paper Luxury Lifestyle Rentals

    A premium UX design for a high-end rentals platform — designed to attract affluent customers booking villas, yachts, and supercars.
    Industry
    Luxury Travel & Rentals
    Services
    UX/UI Design
    Challenge
    Premium Feel + Easy Booking
    Tools Used
    Figma, Adobe XD
    The Challenge
    Luxury Lifestyle Rentals needed a digital presence that matched the calibre of their offering. Competitors’ sites felt generic and cluttered. The client needed a UI that:

    Conveyed exclusivity and trust at first glance
    Made the booking journey simple and intuitive
    Showcased assets (villas, yachts, supercars) in a premium visual format
    Worked flawlessly on both desktop and mobile
    Design Process
    Step 1
    Competitive Research
    Analysed top luxury brands (Airbnb Luxe, OneFineStay) to identify design patterns that signal premium quality.

    Step 2
    Wireframing
    Created low-fidelity wireframes in Figma, focusing on a streamlined 3-step booking flow and immersive imagery layout.

    Step 3
    Visual Design
    Applied a dark gold & cream palette, premium typography (Playfair Display + Inter), and full-bleed photography sections.

    Step 4
    Prototype & Handoff
    Delivered an interactive Figma prototype with all component specs, ready for developer handoff.

    Key Design Decisions
    Rather than a standard card-grid, we chose an editorial magazine layout that mirrors how luxury travel content is presented in high-end publications. This immediately signals “premium” to target users without a single word of copy.

    The booking flow was reduced from 7 steps to 3, significantly lowering friction for high-value conversions.

    Outcomes
    57%Reduction in booking steps
    3Step booking flow
    100%Figma prototype delivered
    ⭐ 5/5Client satisfaction
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    paper Autoride — Birmingham Auto Dealer

    The Challenge
    Autoride, a local Birmingham car dealership, had no online presence. Potential customers were finding competitors first on Google. They needed a professional, trustworthy website that worked perfectly on mobile — since over 70% of their target customers browse on phones — and that could generate phone enquiries and WhatsApp messages directly.

    My Approach
    Step 1
    Discovery
    Understood the dealership’s inventory, target customer profile, and what calls to action matter most (phone, WhatsApp, visit).

    Step 2
    UX Design
    Designed a mobile-first wireframe in Figma focusing on fast browsing of car listings and a clear enquiry path.

    Step 3
    Build & Launch
    Built the full website with fast load times, click-to-call buttons, WhatsApp integration, and a simple car listing layout.
    The Result
    72hrsFrom brief to live website
    100%Mobile responsive
    3xMore enquiries vs. no website
    ⭐ 5/5Client satisfaction

    paper GetBetterr — Website / Product Landing (WordPress + Content)

    GetBetterr is a modern landing website focused on clear messaging, strong visual hierarchy and conversion-ready page structure. I created the site layout, built the pages in a CMS workflow, and prepared content blocks that are easy to update.

    What I delivered

    Page structure and responsive UI design

    WordPress/CMS build with reusable sections

    Content formatting and visual assets for web (banners, icons, imagery)

    Basic SEO setup (headings, metadata, readability)

    Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper GetSettle UK — Immigration Support Web Platform (AI-enabled)

    GetSettle UK is a content-led web platform built to help immigrants and international students navigate UK settlement steps. I designed and developed the website end-to-end with a strong focus on clarity, accessibility and performance.
    What I delivered

    UX/UI: information architecture, wireframes, clean responsive layout

    Front end: HTML/CSS/JavaScript for interactive components and forms

    Back end: PHP + MySQL for data capture workflows and admin-side utilities

    AI/API integration: implemented AI-assisted features to support content and user guidance

    SEO & performance: semantic structure, on-page SEO basics, optimised assets, mobile-first build

    Link: https://www.twine.net/signin