Darren Alawi

Designer

Manchester, United Kingdom

Member since October 7, 2015

Darren is a talented designer with over 20 years working in design based in the UK. He has a passion for turning complex ideas into beautiful and intuitive experiences. Darren has extensive experience— working with businesses and agencies all around the world, designing websites, apps, and brands.

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Portfolio

Digital Design

Smartbaby
- App UI
- App Design
- iOS
- Design
- Apps
- Mobile App Design
- User Experience (UX)
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- User Interface (UI)
- UI Animation
- iOS UI Design
- Kids
- Training
- Learning
- E-learning
- Education
Millboard Decking Visualiser
- iOS App Design
- iPad
- Visualization
- 3D
- 3D Visualization
- User Experience (UX)
- User Interviews
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- Mobile (Tablet)
- User Interface (UI)
- UI Animation
- Gardening
- Home
Proliferated Drones
- Drones
- Responsive
- Responsive Web Design (RWD)
- Web
- Web Design
- User Experience (UX)
- User Interface (UI)
- UI Animation
- Navigation Design
- Mobile
- Mobile UI
- Mobile UX
- Mobile Web
- Mobile Web Design
- Interface Design
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- Art Direction
Mums in the Know
- Kids
- Families
- Blogging
- Editorial Design
- Lifestyle
- Magazine Cover Design
- Mums
- Blog Design
- WordPress
- WordPress Themes
- WordPress Theme Design
- Navigation Design
- Responsive
- Responsive Web Design (RWD)
- Mobile
- Mobile Web
- Mobile Web Design
- Websites
- Web Design
- Website Redesigns
- Social
- Social Networks
- Social Media Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- User Interface (UI)
- User Experience (UX)

Employment

Interactive Art Director
2013 - PRESENT
NAV
- Worked as the head of the design team at Nav, a full service digital design and development agency.
- Managed and ran a team of talented designers and developers, creating unbelievable experiences on all digital platforms.
- Took a hands-on approach—taking full responsibility of design, interaction and execution on all projects that leave the agency. I encouraged my team to trust their instincts and focus heavily on the details while maintaining a simple, elegant aesthetic.
Technologies: Sketch, Photoshop, InVision, Illustrator
Head of User Experience
2010 - 2013
Dolphin
- Worked with a variety of clients on their books. (Dolphin is a medium-sized digital agency.) Projects ranged from low budget startup websites to enterprise apps with budgets exceeding £100K.
- Took responsibility for the creative vision of all projects.
- Led a small team of designers and developers to exceed client expectations and to push the limits of the digital experience.
Technologies: Sketch, Photoshop, InVision, Illustrator
Senior Designer
2007 - 2010
Barrington Sports
- Looked after all aspects of web design and brand development for Barrington Sports, managing a small team of developers.
- Worked with some amazing brands—including Nike, Adidas, Oakley, and many more.
- Helped to build a variety of projects from print ads to full website designs and including creating new brands as part of their already established brand group.
Technologies: Sketch, Photoshop, InVision, Illustrator
Web Designer
2002 - 2007
Royal London
- Designed a new company website to compliment the current branding and business strategies. Royal London is the largest mutual insurer in the UK. The site encompassed elements of customer service, communication tools, and sales material.
- Facilitating the communication between a broad-range of stakeholders at all levels of the company.
- Designed a variety of collateral for digital and print as and when required by the business.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
Designer
1998 - 2002
Belmont
- Designed their new website.
- Evolved their already existing brand by incorporating a more modern look.
- Designed various print runs for local adverts and brochures outlining properties for sale.
- Gained an introduction to print and web design in the real world.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver

Experience

Website Redesigns20 years
Web Design20 years
App Design10 years
Adobe Photoshop10 years
Prototyping10 years
Responsive Web Design (RWD)10 years
Sketch4 years

Tools

Adobe Photoshop
Sketch

Darren Alawi

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