Hi — I'm Shaik A Aziz
A
Chicago-based
Experience
Designer
dedicated
to
creating
ethical,
impactful
products
by
combining
design
thinking
with
deep
user
empathy.
I
excel
in
crafting
intuitive,
functional
fintech
user
experiences
that
drive
both
business
success
&
user
satisfaction.
Soft Skills
Empathy
Curiosity
Critical Thinking
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Task Prioritization
Communication
Hard Skills
UI/UX Design
User Research
User Testing
Wireframing/Prototyping
Information Architecture
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Design System Standards
Accessibility Design
Agile Methodology
And this is my Story
A Commerce student turned UX professional with a Masters Degree in Human-Computer Interaction.
Driven by a passion for design and problem-solving after acquiring my bachelors, I transitioned from commerce to a career in UX design. Over the past three years, I’ve worked with various clients & companies, from B2C SaaS startups to B2B fintech organizations. I’ve developed comprehensive design systems & solutions and collaborated with talented designers and engineers, mastering a full spectrum of UX tasks—from research to final design handovers.
My journey began during the pandemic when I started graphic design as a side gig while in college. This exploration led me to discover UX design, and I quickly fell in love with creative problem-solving and crafting meaningful user experiences. After working as a UX Designer for two years, I realized the need to upskill and deepen my knowledge. That’s when I discovered the HCI program at DePaul University, which brought me to Chicago to further my expertise.
Currently living in Chicago, I continue to apply my skills as a UX Product Designer. Having grown up in Jeddah, KSA, and worked in Hyderabad, India, I’ve embraced adaptability as my superpower. My experiences across diverse cultures and languages enrich my design approach, enabling me to create innovative, inclusive solutions. I value the iterative design process, refining my work based on user feedback and business goals to develop empowering, accessible products.
Books I'm Reading
Laws of UX: Design Principles for Persuasive and Ethical Products — Jon Yablonski
Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited — Steve Krug
The Design of Everyday Things — Don Norman
My Tech Stack
Figma/Figjam
XD
Illustrator
Photoshop
Axure
Zeplin
Lookback
Maze
Hotjar
Miro
HTML/CSS
Bootstrap
v0.dev
VS Code
Framer
Webflow
Blender
Sketchup
Relume.io
Experience & Education
A Decade of Growth: My Journey in Design and Beyond.
Highlighting key events, and milestones from the past 10 years, showcasing personal and professional growth, and important transitions.
Fun & Liesure
What I do when I’m not working.
Highlighting key events, and milestones from the past 10 years, showcasing personal and professional growth, and important transitions.
Learning from Experts. Seeking knowledge from those with greater expertise.
Stress Relief. Swimming to unwind and relax.
Fitness Routine. Engaging in weightlifting and Muay Thai to stay fit.
Watching Anime. Enjoying immersive storytelling and finding inspiration in the art and creativity.
Exploring New Spots. Discovering Halal restaurants and Traveling to beautiful landscapes.
