About me
My name is Sara. My interests in the fields of HCI coupled with my background in design methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research, design thinking, problem solving, and my general curiosity and attention to details led me to the world of user experience and interaction design. I love to solve the problems and make people's interaction with technology and products more meaningful, joyful and productive.
Expertise
UI/UX, Web Design, Wireframing,
Branding, Design UI, User Research, Product Design, Visual Design
Work Experience
June 2019
Current
User Researcher
Rambody
Defining research questions and selecting appropriate methods of data collection. Developing budgets and timelines for research projects. Recruiting participants for research studies Conducting design research studies and analyzing the data collected.
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June 2022
Dec 2022
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UX UI Designer
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Have completed several projects, including:
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Redesigning Conservation Ontario website by conducting user experience research including user interviews, heuristic evaluation, survey development, usability testing, and competitive analyses to make strategic recommendations
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Redesigning Canada revenue agency website based on the principles of user centered design
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Designing a therapy application (ConnecTherapy) by introducing a full UX process, including customer interviews, usability testing, heuristic reviews, and prototyping that resulted in improved product strategy and implementation.
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Designing a short-term homestays website (H&H) by analyzing client and business needs to define problems and devise innovative, simple, and elegant by proposing data-driven solutions.
Sep 2016
July 2018
UX UI Designer
E-Shop Express Inc
Responsible for delivering the best online user experience and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Designing ideas using various methods and latest technology. Specifying design requirements by combining creativity with an awareness of the design elements.
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Oct 2012
Nov 2015
Research Assistant
University Technology Mara
Collaborated in some multidisciplinary projects related to health, Human- Computer Interaction and E-learning. Propose a participatory design methodology to elicit the user`s contribution in product design.
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Education
2022-2022
UX/UI bootcamp
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
2012-2015
Master of Information Technology and Quantitative Sciences
University Technology Mara
2004-2009
Bachelor of Computer Software Engineering
Azad University of Najaf Abad
Publications
Jan 1, 2022
Game-Based Learning Application for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Participatory Design
Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
Oct 1, 2019
A preliminary study on design of rehabilitation game for children with autism spectrum disorder
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Apr 27, 2019
A Case Study On Design Considerations For Motion Interaction Game Focusing On Children With Developmental Disability In Iran
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Jan 1, 2018
A review of Kinect computing research in education and rehabilitation
International Journal of Engineering & Technology
Sep 2, 2014
Using mobile game application to teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) multiple cues responding: A pilot study
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Aug 15, 2014
Tap On Me: A Therapeutic Game For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Focusing On Social Communication Skills
Knowledge Management International Conference (KMICe)
Apr 23, 2014
Computer Game Approach Focusing on Social Communication Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Initial Study
VisioGame 2013
Feb 10, 2014
Computer Game Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study
Wseas.us