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I’m a product designer with a background in software engineering and a focus on thoughtful, user-centered design. My experiences span from shaping seamless e-commerce experiences in fast-paced tech environments to tackling public-sector design challenges during my Master’s in Digital Design at AUAS. I care about usability, accessibility, and building products that actually make sense for people. My work has involved addressing challenges such as crisis management, healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, and accessibility for visually impaired users.…I’m a product designer with a background in software engineering and a focus on thoughtful, user-centered design. My experiences span from shaping seamless e-commerce experiences in fast-paced tech environments to tackling public-sector design challenges during my Master’s in Digital Design at AUAS. I care about usability, accessibility, and building products that actually make sense for people. My work has involved addressing challenges such as crisis management, healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, and accessibility for visually impaired users.

Niloufar Zabardast

Product Designer, UX Designer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I’m a product designer with a background in software engineering and a focus on thoughtful, user-centered design. My experiences span from shaping seamless e-commerce experiences in fast-paced tech environments to tackling public-sector design challenges during my Master’s in Digital Design at AUAS. I care about usability, accessibility, and building products that actually make sense for people. My work has involved addressing challenges such as crisis management, healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, and accessibility for visually impaired users.…I’m a product designer with a background in software engineering and a focus on thoughtful, user-centered design. My experiences span from shaping seamless e-commerce experiences in fast-paced tech environments to tackling public-sector design challenges during my Master’s in Digital Design at AUAS. I care about usability, accessibility, and building products that actually make sense for people. My work has involved addressing challenges such as crisis management, healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, and accessibility for visually impaired users.

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I’m a product designer with a background in software engineering and a focus on thoughtful, user-centered design. My experiences span from shaping seamless e-commerce experiences in fast-paced tech environments to tackling public-sector design challenges during my Master’s in Digital Design at AUAS.

I care about usability, accessibility, and building products that actually make sense for people. My work has involved addressing challenges such as crisis management, healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, and accessibility for visually impaired users.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Dutch

Beginner

Turkish

Fluent

Azerbaijani

Fluent

Persian

Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Divar

July 31, 2025 - August 19, 2025

Contributed to real-world design projects for organizations including EUROPOL and OLVG, addressing challenges such as crisis management, healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, and accessibility for visually impaired users. Conducted a self-initiated UX analysis of Marktplaats to gain insight into the Dutch e-commerce landscape, comparing product design patterns and problem-solving approaches with Iranian platforms. Enhanced the ad posting experience by reducing a specific rejection error occurrence by 64%. Implemented a fraud prevention warning system leading to a 60% increase in user reports, 45% improvement in fraud detection, and 70% drop in problematic conversations.

UX Designer at Sociex Creative Brand Agency

February 28, 2024 - August 19, 2025

Contributed to the agency’s digital portfolio by designing websites for various clients such as Iran Ro, Kharash, Ajor, Smart Dragon, and Avand. Translated broad conceptual ideas into user-centric products that enhance user experience and generate business value. Worked directly with the founders to shape product vision, define requirements, and align design decisions with business goals in a fast-moving startup environment.

Back-end Intern at Cert Science Lab

July 31, 2019 - August 19, 2025

Became a part of the Cert Security Science Lab during tenure as a student at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, where the lab is situated as a prominent research facility. Conducted iterative research addressing the need for reliable safety metrics and identifying gaps in existing data. Utilized backend knowledge (e.g., PHP–Laravel) to better communicate with developers and understand technical constraints.