About
A multidisciplinary Civil Engineering student with a profound passion for human-centered design and technology, specializing in UX and Service Design. Leveraging a strong foundation in design principles and problem-solving, I aim to create impactful, user-centric solutions. Proven ability to drive projects from concept to execution, collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, and apply innovative approaches to complex challenges, with a focus on delivering measurable value and enhancing user experiences.
Work
Responsible Zero
|UX and Service Designer (Freelance)
Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden
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Summary
As a freelance UX and Service Designer, Abdullah Al-Rubaiy is currently designing an innovative platform aimed at empowering organizations to effectively analyze and significantly reduce their carbon emissions.
Highlights
Leading end-to-end UX and Service Design for a new platform, translating complex environmental data into intuitive, actionable insights for organizational carbon reduction.
Applying human-centered design methodologies to develop user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that enhance platform usability and drive efficient goal-oriented outcomes.
Collaborating directly with stakeholders to define product requirements and ensure design solutions align with business objectives for measurable environmental impact.
Uminova eXpression
|Service Designer (Prototype Week 2024)
Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden
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Summary
As a Service Designer, Abdullah collaborated within a cross-functional team during Prototype Week 2024 to conceptualize a comprehensive community initiative in Umeå focused on inclusion, security, technology, and sustainability.
Highlights
Co-developed a strategic community initiative during Prototype Week 2024, focusing on integrating inclusion, security, technology, and sustainability for the Umeå region.
Facilitated collaborative design sprints with key partners including Länsförsäkringar, Campus X, and Umeå Energi, to gather diverse perspectives and accelerate solution development.
Utilized rapid prototyping and user feedback loops to iterate on service concepts, ensuring alignment with community needs and stakeholder expectations.
Veoneer
|Machine Operator, Cleanroom Department
Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden
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Summary
As a Machine Operator in the Cleanroom Department, Abdullah operated advanced machinery to produce innovative camera components for modern automotive vehicles, contributing to high-tech manufacturing processes.
Highlights
Operated and monitored high-precision machinery within multiple ISO-certified cleanroom environments, ensuring adherence to stringent quality control protocols for sensitive components.
Contributed directly to the production of cutting-edge camera systems for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in modern vehicles, including the Volvo XC40.
Maintained strict compliance with cleanroom procedures and safety regulations, ensuring product integrity and operational efficiency in a critical manufacturing setting.
Education
Umeå University
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Master of Science in Engineering
Interaction and Design
Courses
Member of the Program Council, contributing to curriculum development and student representation.
Completed 37.5 ECTS credits of independent advanced courses at Umeå Institute of Design, specializing in advanced interaction concepts.
Alströmergymnasiet
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High School Diploma
Information and Media Technology
Grade: 20.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Conversational
Swedish
Native
Skills
UX/UI Design
User Experience, User Interface, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Prototyping.
CX Design
Customer Experience, Service Design, Journey Mapping, Service Blueprinting.
XR Design
Extended Reality, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality.
Advanced Prototyping
Rapid Prototyping, Interactive Prototypes, Design Prototyping.
Visual Communication
Graphic Design, Information Visualization, Presentation Design.
Behavioral Science
Behavioral Psychology, User Research, Cognitive Psychology.
Web Development
Front-end Development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Data Science
Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Statistical Analysis.
Service Design
Service Blueprinting, User-Centered Design, Service Innovation.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Concepts, Machine Learning Fundamentals, AI Ethics.