Hi, I’m Darin Khaled, a UX/UI Designer with a background in architecture and a passion for crafting captivating user experiences. I blend hands-on UX/UI design with a structural sense from my architecture training, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver meaningful, user-centered interfaces. I hold a BSc in Architecture Engineering and Environmental Design from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime, and I’ve completed a Google UX Design Professional Certificate, a Udacity Advanced UX Nanodegree, and several UX design programs at ITI and Udacity.

Darin Khaled

Hi, I’m Darin Khaled, a UX/UI Designer with a background in architecture and a passion for crafting captivating user experiences. I blend hands-on UX/UI design with a structural sense from my architecture training, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver meaningful, user-centered interfaces. I hold a BSc in Architecture Engineering and Environmental Design from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime, and I’ve completed a Google UX Design Professional Certificate, a Udacity Advanced UX Nanodegree, and several UX design programs at ITI and Udacity.

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Hi, I’m Darin Khaled, a UX/UI Designer with a background in architecture and a passion for crafting captivating user experiences. I blend hands-on UX/UI design with a structural sense from my architecture training, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver meaningful, user-centered interfaces.

I hold a BSc in Architecture Engineering and Environmental Design from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime, and I’ve completed a Google UX Design Professional Certificate, a Udacity Advanced UX Nanodegree, and several UX design programs at ITI and Udacity.

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Work Experience

Freelance Architect at Self-Employed (Remote)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Remote freelance architect delivering architectural concept development, CAD drafting, and client liaison for residential and commercial projects; collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.
Freelance Architect at Self-Employed (Remote)
April 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Provided architectural concept development, CAD drafting and client liaison; focus on sustainable design and client presentations.
Junior Architect at Mimar Engineering Consultancy
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Assisted design development, produced technical drawings, coordinated with engineers, and supported project delivery.
Junior Architect at Phenomena Studios
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Developed conceptual designs, 3D visualizations, and CAD drawings for client presentations; supported cross-disciplinary teams.
Intern Architect at Hassan Allam Sons
January 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Supported project teams on design development and documentation, learned building regulations and construction processes.

Education

BSc Architecture Engineering and Environmental Design at Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Google / Coursera
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Udacity Advanced User Experience Design Nanodegree Program at Udacity
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
UX Design Intensive Code Camp at ITI
March 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Qualifications

UX Designer Certificate (Entry-level)
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Udacity Advanced User Experience Design Nanodegree Program
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
UX Designer Certificate (Entry-level)
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
UX Design Intensive Code Camp
March 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services