Kiran Khan, Designer in London, United Kingdom
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Kiran Khan

Verified Expert  in Design

Designer

Location
London, United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since
May 19, 2020

Kiran is an award-winning designer with experience in creating UX and UI designs for globally known companies, including Microsoft, American Express, Janssen, Wimbledon, Chevrolet, Verizon, McCann Worldgroup, and SAP. Her expertise includes complex digital products, games, and SaaS applications. Kiran is passionate about emerging technologies and digital product design to create high-impact, user-centered, focused software solutions. She was the Toptal Hakhaton winner in 2022.

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Work Experience

Lead UI/UX AI Designer

2023 - PRESENT
Provenir AI
  • Led the Provenir AI product design, including user research, UI design, usability testing, design system, and overall user experiences. My role involved solving problems and developing functional solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional engineers, front-end developers, project managers, data scientists, and operational teams to share valuable frameworks, establish a new design system, design sleek interfaces, and create user-centric experiences.
  • Led the UI/UX design for the 1datapipe, powered by Provenir AI, which provides customer insights and behavior analytics, a personalized 360-degree view, and real-time living identity scores to mitigate risks of identity fraud.
Technologies: Figma, Miro, Adobe CC, Confluence, Jira, Monday.com, Loom, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research

Senior UX/UI Designer

2021 - 2023
Momentum - McCann Worldgroup
  • Led the product (UI/UX) design for digital and phygital products and technology, collaborating with integrated producers, 3D technologists, project managers, and the tech team.
  • Worked on creating user experience and interface design for globally known companies, including American Express, Microsoft, Janssen, Verizon, Wimbledon (2022), Chevrolet, McCann Worldgroup, and SAP.
  • Led UX research methods, creating functional solutions and complex digital products, including mobile, web, and SaaS applications, game design, WebVR, VR/AR, testing usability with users, and designing user-centric experiences.
  • Created personas, information architecture, wireframes, user journey maps, and interactive prototypes and conducted usability testing sessions with users.
  • Contributed to documenting and introducing UX and product design thinking methods in the agency.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD), HTML5, Web-based VR, Virtual Reality (VR), Virtual Reality App Design, App UI, User Experience (UX), Product Design, Game Design, Digital Design, Usability Testing, Augmented Reality (AR), UI Design, UX Design, Mobile Design, Prototyping, Presentation Design, User Journey Maps, User Flows, Agile UX, Wireframing, Healthcare Designer, SaaS Design, Rapid Prototyping, MacOS, Research Methods, Jira, Miro, Research, Material Design, User Journeys, Design Leadership, Leadership, Qualitative Research, iOS, Web App Design, Social Media Apps, Community, Dashboard Design, Mobile Prototypes, User Testing, MVP Design, Mockups, Feature Prioritization, UX Wireframes, UX Audits, Apps, Style Guides, UI Components, Visual Design, Scheduling Tools, B2B, Fintech, Websites, Mobile, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Brand Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, SaaS, Data Visualization, Marketplace Design, Design Systems, Design Ops

Senior User Experience Designer

2020 - 2021
MAPP
  • Worked closely with the product management team on analytics and marketing automation solutions and design that enable users to quickly and easily navigate through our products and gain useful insights from different datasets.
  • Designed a full prototype for a new product that incorporates new and ground-breaking ideas and carefully integrates the best parts of our existing products based on a design system and direction from the product management team.
  • Consulted on all design and usability issues across Mapp Cloud.
  • Closely monitored implementation, iterated, and continued design work as needed through release and beyond.
  • Conducted ongoing customer and usability research and task-based testing to iterate and improve the product design.
Technologies: Graphical User Interface (GUI), User Interface (UI), UX Research, Usability Testing, Product Design, SaaS Design, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Miro, Adobe Experience Design (XD), UI Design, UX Design, Mobile Design, Prototyping, Presentation Design, User Journey Maps, User Flows, Agile UX, Wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, MacOS, Research Methods, Research, Material Design, Notion, User Journeys, Quantitative Research, Design Leadership, Leadership, Qualitative Research, iOS, Web App Design, Community, Dashboard Design, Mobile Prototypes, User Testing, MVP Design, Mockups, Feature Prioritization, UX Wireframes, UX Audits, Apps, Style Guides, UI Components, Visual Design, B2B, Websites, Mobile, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Brand Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, SaaS, Data Visualization, Design Systems, Design Ops

UX/UI Designer and Researcher

2019 - 2021
Projects and Hackathons
  • Designed an IoT and biosensor pattern technology system that aimed at implementing social and behavior changes, i.e., preventing drunk people from driving a car.
  • Led a dynamic team of six students at Facebook Design Jam in the seamless project delivery of solving UXissues for elderly audiences, specifically research, user personas, wireframe, and prototyping processes to achieve what we did.
  • Spearheaded a 1-day project at the world's first automation hackathon by Alphalake.ai, brainstorming feasible automation solutions with divergent thinking for the healthcare industry; patients to get instant help from healthcare professionals.
  • Led all aspects of the UX design and development of a user-centered solution for the Uniti application to reduce the impact of isolation on students, securing a place as a finalist from a cohort of 1,000+ designers from 65+ nations.
  • Designed an innovative app underpinned by the concept of a hands-free distress signal (via voice control system and GPS live tracking), facilitating alerts for contacts and ER during emergency situations.
  • Designed an application that aims to bring awareness and provide a solution to people who are interested in maintaining a healthier lifestyle and want to improve their sleep and change their habits.
  • Worked on a digital project for senior citizens to provide them with the best user experience and accessibility.
Technologies: Prototyping, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe CC, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD), UI Design, UX Design, Mobile Design, Usability Testing, Presentation Design, User Journey Maps, User Flows, Agile UX, Wireframing, Healthcare Designer, SaaS Design, Rapid Prototyping, MacOS, Research Methods, Hackathons, Miro, Research, Material Design, Notion, User Journeys, Education, Design Leadership, Leadership, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Qualitative Research, iOS, Web App Design, Social Media Apps, Community, Mobile Prototypes, User Testing, MVP Design, Mockups, UX Wireframes, Apps, Style Guides, UI Components, Visual Design, B2B, Websites, Mobile, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Brand Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, SaaS, Data Visualization, Design Systems, Design Ops

UX/UI Designer

2020 - 2020
MentorCity
  • Used research methods such as surveys, testing, contextual inquiry, and competitive analysis. Understood and analyzed the target audience and defined users by creating personas and user journeys.
  • Created and defined methods including personas, information architecture, card sorting, sitemaps, user journey maps, empathy map, action plan, existing app flow, user flow map and app flow map.
  • Designed products using user-centered design techniques and evidence-based decision-making in product teams using agile and iterative methodologies.
  • Led and aligned the project to solve user experience issues for target audiences to achieve a great outcome.
  • Leveraged expertise to deliver low- and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and navigation flows.
  • Collaborated and communicated with the CEO and in-house web developer to design an amazing user experience and user interface.
Technologies: Prototyping, Figma, UI Design, UX Design, Mobile Design, Product Design, Usability Testing, Presentation Design, User Journey Maps, User Flows, Agile UX, Wireframing, SaaS Design, Rapid Prototyping, MacOS, Research Methods, Miro, Research, Material Design, Notion, User Journeys, Quantitative Research, Education, Design Leadership, Leadership, Qualitative Research, iOS, Web App Design, Social Media Apps, Community, Mobile Prototypes, User Testing, MVP Design, Mockups, Feature Prioritization, UX Wireframes, UX Audits, Apps, Style Guides, UI Components, Visual Design, B2B, Websites, Mobile, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Brand Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, SaaS, Design Systems, Design Ops

UI/UX Designer

2017 - 2020
Freelance
  • Worked remotely and on-site in London to support B2B and B2C clients completing a diverse portfolio of projects.
  • Drove complex user experience design, prototypes, web front-end development, and mobile application UI/UX design projects from concept to timely execution for a diverse client portfolio.
  • Understood and analyzed the target audience and defined users by creating personas and user journeys.
  • Used research methods such as surveys, interviews, testing, contextual inquiry, and competitive analysis.
  • Worked on information architecture, card sorting, sitemaps, and user flow map creation.
  • Designed products using user-centered design techniques and evidence-based decision-making in product teams, using Agile and iterative methodologies.
  • Initiated and contributed to several experimental projects involving usability testing, user research, user interface design, IoT and artificial intelligence, and machine learning design.
  • Developed design concepts, color branding, asset development, and front-end design, including HTML and CSS.
Technologies: Prototyping, UX Design, User Experience (UX), WordPress Design, Axure RP Pro, WordPress, Adobe CC, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD), UI Design, Mobile Design, Product Design, Usability Testing, Presentation Design, User Flows, Wireframing, Healthcare Designer, SaaS Design, Rapid Prototyping, MacOS, Research Methods, Miro, Urdu InPage, Research, Material Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Notion, User Journeys, Quantitative Research, Education, Multilingual Design, Design Leadership, Leadership, Objective-C, Swift, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Qualitative Research, iOS, Web App Design, Social Media Apps, Community, Mobile Prototypes, MVP Design, Mockups, UX Wireframes, UX Audits, Apps, Style Guides, UI Components, Visual Design, B2B, Websites, Mobile, Brand Design, Infographics, Web App UX, Dashboards, SaaS, Design Systems, Design Ops

UX Designer

2018 - 2019
LiveJobb
  • Anchored the efforts of a collaborative team developing a targeted SaaS web application for jobseekers and recruiters.
  • Collaborated with product managers and CEO to create an amazing user interface.
  • Leveraged expertise to deliver low- to high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and early navigation flows.
Technologies: Prototyping, InVision App, Sketch, UI Design, UX Design, Product Design, Presentation Design, User Flows, Wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, MacOS, Research Methods, Research, User Journeys, Design Leadership, Leadership, Objective-C, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Qualitative Research, iOS, Web App Design, Social Media Apps, Community, Mobile Prototypes, User Testing, MVP Design, Mockups, UX Wireframes, UX Audits, Apps, Style Guides, UI Components, Visual Design, Websites, Mobile, Brand Design, Web App UX, Dashboards, SaaS, Design Systems

Customer Service Administrator and Designer

2015 - 2017
Lifeplus Europe
  • Blended the creative vision with technical acumen to design custom graphics and high-impact visual materials for the company's events.
  • Provided class-leading customer support: skilled at understanding the needs of the individual and translating them into effective solutions while also resolving exception requests.
  • Promoted accuracy and efficiency in processing requests for various payment methods; prepared relevant paperwork as necessary.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Content Management Systems (CMS), MacOS

Graphic, Web Design and Coding Mentor

2013 - 2015
Scoil Eoin School, Ireland
  • Delivered engaging, inclusive lessons to diverse student populations of 30+.
  • Provided instruction and hands-on learning experiences on graphics, web design, and basic HTML/CSS and Swift.
  • Mentored students and helped them achieve their goals.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, WordPress, Xcode, Scratch, Adobe Photoshop, MacOS, Education, Design Leadership, Objective-C, iOS, Mockups, UX Wireframes, Apps, Visual Design, Brand Design

Freelance UI Designer | iOS App Developer

2013 - 2015
AMA USA
  • Supported a nonprofit organization through the design and development of a portfolio of iOS mobile apps that have received over 1 million downloads since launch.
  • Worked collaboratively with the distribution team to publish apps.
  • Created user stories for different personas based on data gathered in a user survey.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Xcode, Sketch, UI Design, Mobile Design, Prototyping, Product Design, Presentation Design, Healthcare Designer, Rapid Prototyping, Urdu InPage, Research, Education, Multilingual Design, Design Leadership, Leadership, Objective-C, Swift, Qualitative Research, iOS, Mockups, UX Wireframes, Apps, Style Guides, Mobile, Brand Design

UX/UI Designer

2011 - 2015
diGrafix Studio
  • Served as a point of expertise and consultation in delivering a range of cross-media projects with a particular emphasis on branding, UI design, prototyping, and web front-end development.
  • Designed products using user-centered design techniques across several digital products, including native mobile and web apps, user experience design, and prototypes.
  • Used research methods such as surveys, interviews, testing, contextual inquiry, and competitive analysis.
Technologies: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Content Management Systems (CMS), WordPress, InVision, Sketch, UI Design, Mobile Design, Web Development, Prototyping, Presentation Design, Wireframing, Healthcare Designer, Rapid Prototyping, MacOS, Research, User Journeys, Education, Multilingual Design, Design Leadership, Leadership, Objective-C, Swift, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Qualitative Research, iOS, Mockups, UX Wireframes, Apps, Style Guides, Visual Design, Brand Design, Infographics
2019 - 2020

Master of Science Degree with Distinction in User Experience (UX/UI) Design and Research

Kingston University - London, United Kingdom

2016 - 2018

Bachelor of Arts Degree (First-class Honors) in Graphic Design

University of Hertfordshire - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

NOVEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

Global Leadership

Common Purpose, London, UK

JUNE 2019 - PRESENT

Finalist UX Design (Mental Health)

Creative Conscience

MAY 2018 - PRESENT

Semi-finalist UX Design Project

Adobe

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