Adel Benzehda, Designer in Montreal, QC, Canada
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Adel Benzehda

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Bio

Adel, a seasoned UI/UX expert with over six years of experience, specializes in creating flawless user interfaces. His expertise spans collaborations with notable teams like Airbnb, Colgate, and Supercell. As a dedicated freelance, Adel thrives on solving diverse user challenges, bringing a passion for innovative design to every project.

Portfolio

Work Experience

Product Designer

2024 - PRESENT
PayZen
  • Solved complex product problems by analyzing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to create effective solutions.
  • Conducted in-depth user research to identify pain points, behaviors, and motivations that inform better product decisions.
  • Translated complex functional requirements into intuitive and visually engaging user interfaces for seamless user experiences.
Technologies: Usability, Mobile UI, User Interviews, User Testing, UI Design, Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX, Product Design, Figma, Healthcare

UI/UX Designer (via Toptal)

2024 - 2024
Tensor Alchemy (Bittensor)
  • Designed an AI image generation interface from scratch.
  • Created a design system with responsive components and dark mode.
  • Worked with founders, product owners, and stakeholders to define MVP scopes.
  • Created user journeys, high-fidelity wireframes, user interfaces, and prototypes for MVPs and later stages.
Technologies: Web App Design, AI Design, Image Generation, Digital Product Design, Web, Web UI, Audits, Product Discovery, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

UI/UX Designer

2023 - 2023
Colgate-Palmolive
  • Identified user needs and translated business goals into product opportunities.
  • Defined product information architecture and created wireframes and prototypes illustrating key product interactions.
  • Acquired a deep understanding of design systems and interaction patterns to ensure brand, visual, and interactive cohesion across products, platforms, and scenarios.
Technologies: UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, Dashboards, Data Visualization, Enterprise Design, Enterprise, User Experience (UX), User Journeys, System Design, Agile, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Responsive Web Apps, Data-heavy Design, Complex Web Systems, User Interviews, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Digital Product Design, Web, Web UI, Workshops, Audits, Product Discovery

UX/UI Designer

2023 - 2023
Sketchy Group LLC
  • Created wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
  • Evolved and maintained our design system and research documentation and contributed to our evolving internal design collaboration processes.
  • Set high design standards and worked with engineers directly to validate designs built to specifications.
Technologies: UX Design, Responsive Design, User Flows, UI Design, Figma, UX Wireframes, Layout Design, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Education Technology (Edtech), B2C, Mobile First, Startups, Consumer Products, User Experience (UX), System Design, Agile, Mobile App Design, iOS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), App Design, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Responsive Web Apps, Onboarding, User Onboarding, Mobile UI, App UI, Mobile, Visual Design, Mobile UI Design, User Interviews, Mobile UX, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Subscriptions, Digital Product Design, Web, Web UI, Workshops, Product Discovery, Android

Product Designer

2023 - 2023
Lineage Technologies, Inc
  • Designed thoughtful experiences across both mobile and web.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering to carefully translate clients' work into incredible products.
  • Analyzed customers and business problems to identify their pain points.
  • Helped define the design vision and collaborated with the management team on the overall product direction.
Technologies: UX Design, Figma, UI Design, CRM Design, Dashboards, B2B2C, Visual Design, Best Practices in Design, Data Visualization, UI Components, Mockups, Style Guides, UX Audits, Branding, UI Style Guides, Product Design, Business to Business to Consumer (B2B2C), SaaS Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), User Experience (UX), System Design, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design (RWD), SaaS, MVP Design, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Responsive Web Apps, Onboarding, User Onboarding, Real Estate, Investments, Fintech, Banking & Finance, Data-heavy Design, Complex Web Systems, User Interviews, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Subscriptions, Digital Product Design, Web, Web UI, Audits, Product Discovery, Enterprise SaaS

Product Designer

2023 - 2023
B&B Hotel
  • Identified user needs and translated business goals into product opportunities.
  • Defined product information architecture and created wireframes and prototypes illustrating key product interactions.
  • Built strong relationships with engineering partners, researchers, writers, and fellow product teams throughout the design process.
  • Acquired a deep understanding of design systems and interaction patterns to ensure brand, visual, and interactive cohesion across products, platforms, and scenarios.
Technologies: Figma, Consumer Products, User Experience (UX), User Journeys, UX Audits, System Design, Prototyping, Mobile App Design, iOS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), App Design, Journey Mapping, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Responsive Web Apps, Mobile Design, Mobile UI, UX Research, App UI, Mobile, Mobile UI Design, User Interviews, Mobile UX, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Subscriptions, Digital Product Design, Hospitality, Marketplaces, Web, Web UI, Workshops, Audits, Product Discovery, Android

Senior UI Designer

2022 - 2022
Siit
  • Created wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas effectively.
  • Evolved and maintained our design system and research documentation and contributed to our evolving internal design collaboration processes.
  • Set high design standards and worked with engineers directly to validate designs built to specifications.
Technologies: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, ProtoPie, Notion, Dashboard Design, Web App UI, Web App Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, Web UX Design, Wireframing, User Testing, User Behavior, SaaS Design, Consumer Products, B2B, Software as a Service (SaaS), User Experience (UX), UX Audits, System Design, Agile, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design (RWD), MVP Design, App Design, Journey Mapping, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Responsive Web Apps, Onboarding, User Onboarding, UX Research, User Interviews, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Subscriptions, Digital Product Design, Web, Web UI, Workshops, Product Discovery, Enterprise SaaS

Lead Product Designer

2021 - 2021
Papernest
  • Contributed to the overall product and design direction of the whole company.
  • Worked with founders and product managers to shape product strategy and vision.
  • Created flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
  • Partnered closely with engineers to ensure a high-quality product was shipped.
  • Conducted user research to gather feedback and develop insights.
  • Helped with hiring and establishing a design culture within the company.
  • Led the development and evolution of our design system.
Technologies: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Notion, Web App UI, Web App Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, Web UX Design, Wireframing, User Testing, User Behavior, User Experience (UX), System Design, Agile, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design (RWD), SaaS, App Design, Journey Mapping, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Responsive Web Apps, Onboarding, Mobile UI, UX Research, Design Leadership, User Interviews, Mobile UX, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Subscriptions, Digital Product Design, Web, Web UI, Workshops, Product Discovery

Senior UI Designer

2020 - 2021
Airbnb
  • Identified user needs and translated business goals into product opportunities.
  • Facilitated concept explorations to drive bold and innovative thinking.
  • Defined product information architecture and created wireframes and prototypes illustrating key product interactions.
  • Acquired a deep understanding of design systems and interaction patterns to ensure the brand, visual, and interactive cohesion across products, platforms, and scenarios.
  • Built strong relationships with engineering partners, researchers, writers, and fellow product teams throughout the design process.
  • Facilitated concept explorations to drive bold and innovative thinking.
Technologies: Figma, Notion, Adobe Creative Suite, Web App UI, Web App Design, Web UX Design, Wireframing, User Testing, User Behavior, Consumer Products, System Design, Agile, Prototyping, Mobile App Design, iOS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), App Design, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Responsive Web Apps, Mobile Design, Mobile UI, App UI, Mobile, Mobile UI Design, User Interviews, Mobile UX, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Subscriptions, Digital Product Design, Hospitality, Marketplaces, Web, Web UI, Workshops, Audits, Product Discovery, Android

UI/UX Teacher

2019 - 2020
Supinfo
  • Ensured thorough and effective student assessments, practical lessons, and homework reviews.
  • Mentored students, provided creative and technical guidance, and supported them on their projects.
  • Provided students with feedback and grades for assignments on time.
Technologies: Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Web UX Design, Wireframing, User Testing, User Behavior, System Design, Prototyping, Journey Mapping, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, UX Research, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Digital Product Design, Web, Web UI, Product Discovery

UI Designer

2018 - 2020
Triller
  • Designed thoughtful experiences across both mobile and web.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering to carefully translate clients' work into incredible products.
  • Analyzed customers and business problems to identify their pain points.
  • Helped define the design vision and collaborated with the management team on the overall product direction.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Web UX Design, Wireframing, User Testing, User Behavior, Consumer Products, System Design, Prototyping, Mobile App Design, iOS, App Design, Feature Prioritization, Professional Services, Social Networking, Mobile Design, App UI, Mobile, Visual Design, Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Digital Product Design, Web, Android

Education

2015 - 2018

Bachelor's Degree in Management and Human Science

University Jean Moulin - Lyon, France

Certifications

APRIL 2019 - PRESENT

Google UX Design Certificate

Google

Skills

Tools

Adobe Experience Design (XD), ProtoPie, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite

Platforms

Figma, Mobile, iOS, Web, Android, Webflow

Industry Expertise

Professional Services, Social Networking, Banking & Finance, Hospitality, Consumer Products, Real Estate, Investments, Healthcare, Education Technology (Edtech)

Other

UI Design, UX Design, Product Design, Design Systems, System UI, Atomic Design, User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, Apps, Dashboard Design, Web App UI, Web App Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, Web UX Design, Wireframing, User Testing, User Behavior, Visual Design, Data Visualization, User Flows, Prototyping, B2B, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Design, Mobile App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), SaaS, MVP Design, App Design, Journey Mapping, Feature Prioritization, Responsive Web Apps, Onboarding, User Onboarding, Mobile Design, Mobile UI, UX Research, App UI, Data-heavy Design, Complex Web Systems, eCommerce, Mobile UI Design, User Interviews, Mobile UX, Usability, High-fidelity Prototypes, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Subscriptions, Digital Product Design, Marketplaces, Web UI, Audits, Enterprise SaaS, Extensions, Crypto, UX Audits, SaaS Design, Web Design, User Experience (UX), User Journeys, Agile, Fintech, Design Leadership, Illustration, Workshops, Product Discovery, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Notion, Management, Interaction Design (IxD), CRM Design, B2B2C, Best Practices in Design, UI Components, Mockups, Style Guides, Branding, UI Style Guides, Business to Business to Consumer (B2B2C), Responsive Design, UX Wireframes, Layout Design, Rapid Prototyping, B2C, Mobile First, Startups, Enterprise Design, Enterprise, Responsive UI, Responsive, AI Design, Image Generation

Experience

  • UI Design - 6 years
  • Web App Design - 4 years
  • SaaS Design - 4 years
  • Product Design - 3 years
  • Design Systems - 3 years
  • Figma - 3 years
  • UX Design - 3 years
  • Dashboard Design - 3 years
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