Hi there!
I'm Zahra Dhuliawala, I am a multi-disciplinary designer, currently pursuing a master's in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Maryland. My undergraduate focus was Visual communication, after which I worked as a UI and graphic designer for three years.
I am currently actively seeking full time roles as a Product Designer.
hello.
Nice to meet you! 
I am a passionate product designer who enjoys transforming ideas into realities. With a deep love for aesthetics and a user-centered approach, I blend form and function to create seamless experiences.
I majored in visual communication during my undergrad and I recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a master's in human-computer interaction.
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what I've done so far: 
✦ Product Designer at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine

Collaborated in a dynamic team to successfully revamp the user experience (UX) of a website dedicated to visualizing and analyzing multiomic data over 8 months as part of a graduate capstone.
✦ UX Researcher at the University of Maryland, Human-Computer Interaction Lab

Assisted with and led participatory design sessions in an intergenerational design team consisting of adults and elementary school children to design and improve technologies for children.

Also published a paper about the impact of cultural upbringing on a child's participation in the co-design process! 
✦ Teaching Assistant for a graduate level interaction design course

• Lectured on visual design and the techniques to create a cohesive design system and guided students with creating design systems and prototypes for a small-scale mobile application
✦ UI Design Intern at ATLAS Institute, University of Colorado

Co-designed a graphic interface with a team of children to collaboratively control tabletop telepresence robots. Throughout the process, I conducted qualitative data collection and analysis over 3 months, gathering valuable insights from users.

Also published a paper about a longitudinal study of online co-design with children using tabletop telepresence robots! 
✦ Creative Designer at Please See Creative Studio

Spearhead UX/UI initiatives for web and app projects while also creating impactful brand identities and packaging designs. Delivered visually appealing and effective design solutions by blending aesthetics and brand strategy,
✦ Graphic Designer at Studio Glyph

Designed comprehensive web user experiences for diverse industries. Optimized user journeys and leveraged market insights to create brand identities, packaging designs, and website designs that effectively communicate unique value propositions for brands.