Digital Craftsman
I'm a digital product designer with an engineering mindset, making me a Swiss Army knife in the digital world, ready to tackle challenges for businesses of any size.
About Me
Get to know my background, skills, and what drives me as a digital product designer with an engineering mindset.
Hossam Al Halabi
Digital Product Designer
5+ Years
UX Design Experience
Chess Player
Strategic Thinking
Photography
Visual Storytelling
Tech Enthusiast
Perfect Workflows
My Story
With over 5 years of experience in UX design, I'm passionate about crafting smooth digital experiences that solve real problems. My engineering mindset means I pay meticulous attention to the details that matterāspacing, flow, and those delightful micro-interactions that make interfaces feel alive.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me playing chess, capturing moments through photography, or endlessly tweaking my tech setup to find that perfect workflow balance. This Swiss Army knife approach helps me tackle challenges for businesses of any size.
I believe great design is invisibleāit simply works so well that users don't even notice it. That's the standard I hold myself to with every project, combining creative vision with technical precision.
Core Expertise
Beyond Design
"Great design is invisibleāit simply works so well that users don't even notice it."
ā My design philosophy
Skills & Tools
My expertise spans across various domains of digital product design and development.
Prototyping
Prototyping
I build interactive mockups that feel real. From quick sketches to high-fidelity prototypesātesting ideas before they become expensive mistakes.
Expert in Figma, Framer, and InVision. Created 50+ prototypes for various clients.
Wireframing
Wireframing
Before the pretty pixels come the smart structures. I map user flows and information architecture that make complex things feel simple.
Specialized in low-fi to high-fi wireframes, user journey mapping, and information architecture.
Visual Design
Visual Design
Making things beautiful isn't enough. Every color, font, and spacing decision serves the user's journey. Beauty with purpose.
Strong foundation in typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy. 5+ years experience.
Design System
Design System
I create the DNA of digital products. Consistent components that scale across teams while maintaining that perfect pixel harmony.
Built design systems for 10+ companies, including component libraries and style guides.
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
Problems are puzzles waiting to be solved. I approach challenges with empathy first, then ideate solutions that actually matter to real people.
Experienced in Design Thinking methodology, participated in 20+ design sprints and workshops.
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Watching users struggle with interfaces taught me everything. I run tests that reveal what people actually do, not what they say they'll do.
Conducted 100+ user testing sessions, A/B tests, and usability audits.
Research Skills
Research Skills
Data tells stories. I dig deep into user behavior, market trends, and competitor analysis to uncover insights that drive smart design decisions.
Proficient in user interviews, surveys, analytics interpretation, and market research.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Cross-functional Collaboration
Designers and developers speak different languages. I'm fluent in both, bridging gaps between creative vision and technical reality.
Worked with 50+ developers and product managers, facilitating seamless project delivery.
My Work
A selection of my recent projects and designs. Each piece represents a unique challenge and solution.
E-commerce Redesign
UX Design
Mobile Banking App
UI Design
Travel Platform
UX Design
Brand Identity
Branding
What People Say About Me
Don't just take my word for it. Here's what clients and colleagues have to say about working with me.
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"I have worked together with Hossam @Maersk in the same product design team for about 2 years. I give him my highest recommendations. Hossam is helpful, down to earth and talented. He excels in interaction design and visual design while at the same time and doing user involvement and user research. He is a designer who listens to feedback and who likes to work together with his team members to get to the best solutions. I highly recommend Hossam as his coworker."
"I've worked with Hossam on a very large Umbraco web dev project. We were both new to such a massive project, but we managed to get where we wanted to go, with a great team effort. Hossam just worked tirelessly and with great creativity to find solutions and make our deadlines. Plus he's just a great guy to be around. I highly recommend him!"
"I have worked and always enjoyed Hossam's company and talent. Hossam is a great professional and a good human. When we have worked together, Hossam has always gone above and beyond what was expected, and I give him my best recommendation."
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Hossam on various projects. His expertise in graphic design, user experience, and visual storytelling is unparalleled. What sets him apart, however, is his enthusiasm and commitment to delivering top-notch quality. If you're seeking a design expert who will help your organization stand out, Hossam is the perfect candidate."
"I managed Hossam when I was looking after the Booking flow for Maersk. He's inventive and approachable, always thinking of the context of what we were doing and how it could be improved. Always looking to do better, he brings ideas and pushes what can be achieved and so is highly recommended."