Maryam

Khalaj Amir Hossseini

UX/UI Designer

About Me

Junior UI/UX designer with a background in computer science and a deep curiosity for how things work, and why they’re built the way they are. I got into design by asking questions that didn’t have easy answers: Who are we building for? What do they really need? That instinct to look deeper still shapes how I work today. I design thoughtful, user-centered experiences grounded in clarity, empathy, and collaboration. So far, I’ve worked on a platform for a European sports startup, Lancôme’s retail interface at Munich Airport, and the ongoing redesign of a real estate website in North Cyprus and also redesign of a TasPort Taekwondo website. What drives me is solving the right problems, and helping people feel like things just make sense.

Experience

Unique Island Project based in Cyprus - UX/UI Designer (Volunteer, Remote)

March 2025 - in progress

  • Collaborated with stakeholders in biweekly feedback sessions to refine the website design

  • Aligned closely with developers to ensure a smooth design handoff and implementation

  • Helped transition the business from offline to online by creating a clear, user-friendly real estate platform

  • Maintained strong team communication throughout the process to keep goals and expectations aligned

Soft Skills

Lancome Project based in Munich Airport - UX/UI Designer (Volunteer, Remote)
  • Developed a digital platform for Lancôme Duty-free to enhance the user experience and optimize personalized product recommendations

  • Held meetings with the retail store manager and marketing teams to understand needs and expectations

  • Conducted in-store observation to identify traveler pain points and interaction patterns

  • Presented design concepts to stakeholders and refined them through iteration

  • Translated insights into a user-centered interface that eased staff workload and improved the traveler experience during peak times

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

TaSport Taekwondo & Sports Academy Website - UI/UX Designer (Remote)
  • Redesign of the website with a focus on user-friendliness and improved user flow

  • Integrated MATOOL platform for digital trial training registration

  • Voluntary remote project to support the academy’s digital presence

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

Sportify project based in Germany - UX/UI Designer (Volunteer, Remote)

Feb 2024 - May 2024

  • Collaboration

  • Detail-oriented

  • Systematic problem-solving

  • Empathy-led design mindset

  • Iterative design approach

  • Adaptable

  • Clear communication

  • Cross-functional alignment

Design Skills

  • UX: User research & usability insights, Prototyping, User Flow/ Task Flow, Wireframing and High-fidelity UI Designs, Ensured consistency within established design systems, Visual consistency & typography, Competitive Analysis

  • Tools: Figma, Figjam, Miro, Uizard, MS Office, AdobePhotoshop/ Illustrator

Education

  • BSc in Social and Information Science

Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

Apr 2006 - Mar 2010

Waseda University [Tokyo, Japan]

Jumonji Women University [Niiza, Japan]

Certifications

  • UI/UX Design Certification: UXLAND School based in the USA

  • Google UX design Professional Certification

  • Advanced UI Design Course Certification

  • Developed a user-friendly web and app solution for sport events, registration, online shop, and administration

  • Conducted user interviews and surveys to uncover core needs and pain points of sports enthusiasts

  • Balanced user insights with business goals to shape a clear, user-centered product direction

  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary design team, navigating different mindsets to co-create stronger outcomes

  • Iterated designs based on feedback to improve usability and user flow

Let's build something great together