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@theshahzebkazmi
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Early years
Growing up, I've always had an innate curiosity: to understand processes and to build stuff. It made me break open toy cars, obsess over technology, and spend hours designing houses on EA Sims. This obsession to build was there long before I had a name for it.
2019
I pursued a software engineering degree. In my sophomore year I stumbled into design, and it clicked immediately. What started as curiosity became a full obsession. I started noticing everything: interfaces, signage, packaging, the way things guide you without you realising.
2020 – 2024
My design career started in 2020. I freelanced for a bit, then landed my first job at Motive. Since then I've worked across many different teams (Quest, CreditBook), shipped many cool products, built design systems, and eventually found my way to Germany.
Now
Currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Usability Engineering and working as a UX Designer at Ginmon in Frankfurt.
Interests
When I'm not designing, I'm bingeing dystopian sci-fi, obsessing over Manchester United FC, and watching Formula 1 from the edge of my seat.