I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Rafik Zaki

I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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I’m a designer from…

Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it.


Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Interior Design Intern at Park Avenue Mall
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Assisted in interior design projects, prepared mood boards, architectural plans, and site supervision; contributed to concept development and coordination with contractors.
Interior Designer at Kymera Design Studio
January 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Prepared mood boards, architecture plans, technical drawings, site supervision, and managed client relations and material selections.
Interior Designer at SheweKar Design Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on interior design technical drawings, designs and site visits.
Teacher Assistant at FIDi Florence Design School
August 1, 2025 - Present
Supporting bachelor and master students, preparing teaching materials and assisting professors.
Technical & AutoCAD Professor at Star Florence Design School
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching AutoCAD and technical drawing, assisting students with course materials and visits.
Freelance Interior Designer at AICI - Special Projects
February 1, 2021 - Present
Designing apartments, pharmacies, kitchens and markets; worked on architectural, electrical and mechanical technical drawings.
Intern / Designer at Park Avenue Mall
March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
March–April 2021 Internship: implementing A1 zonal landscapes as a designer and site supervision.
Intern / Designer at Park Avenue Mall
January 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
January 2022 – February 2023: implementing A1 zonal landscapes as a designer and site supervision.
Trainee / Technician at The Engineering Institute for Civil Works (EICW)
June 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Training in preparing architecture plans, technical drawings, site supervision and BOQ at the National Training Academy Site.

Education

Bachelor degree in Interior Design at MSA University, Faculty of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Master degree in Interior Design at Florence Institute of Design International (FIDI), A-University of Bedfordshire, Faculty of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Bachelor degree in Interior Design at MSA University, Faculty of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Master degree in Interior Design at Florence Institute of Design International (FIDI), University of Bedfordshire, Faculty of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Bachelor degree in Interior Design at MSA University, Faculty of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Masters degree in Interior Design at Florence Institute of Design International (FID I), A-University of Bedfordshire, Faculty of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
IGCSE at New Ramses College School
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Qualifications

First place in designing outdoor areas Park Avenue Mall - A1 Landscape
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Cairo Designation for furniture work 'WENT'
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Arts and Design Certificate / Workshop
May 1, 2020 - February 6, 2026
Private Pilot License Ground School
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
First Place in Park Avenue Mall - A1 Landscape Design Competition
January 1, 2021 - February 6, 2026
Honorable Mention Certificate in Cairo Designation for Furniture Working Unit 'WENT'
July 1, 2019 - February 6, 2026
Private Pilot License Ground School (ATIS Aviation Academy)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment