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Salma Halawa
Skills
Skills
Skills
UI Design
UI Design
UX Design
UX Design
UX Research
UX Research
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
Concept development
Concept development
Problem Solving
Problem Solving
Prototyping
Prototyping
Wireframing
Wireframing
Sketching
Sketching
Time management
Time management
Team Player
Team Player
3D modeling
3D modeling
Rendering
Rendering
Education
Education
Education
Diploma of education UX / UI design
Diploma of education UX / UI design
Spiced Academy by neue fische
Spiced Academy by neue fische
05/2024 -08/2024
Berlin, Germany
05/2024 -08/2024
Berlin, Germany
Deep knowledge in UX design by conducting UX research, creating user centered designs, User Personas, User Flows, User Journey and wireframes.
Using UX writing and storytelling to create inspiring content and personal connections with users.
Learned advanced Figma functions and UI tools, making design and concepts responsive, inclusive, and accessible for all users.
Deep knowledge in UX design by conducting UX research, creating user centered designs, User Personas, User Flows, User Journey and wireframes.
Using UX writing and storytelling to create inspiring content and personal connections with users.
Learned advanced Figma functions and UI tools, making design and concepts responsive, inclusive, and accessible for all users.
Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Arts
Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Arts
German University in Cairo
German University in Cairo
09/2014 -07/2019
Cairo, Egypt
09/2014 -07/2019
Cairo, Egypt
Major of Product design
Pre-masters year in Industrial Design
Major of Product design
Pre-masters year in Industrial Design
Experience
Experience
Experience
Jewelry designer
Jewelry designer
Freelancer
Freelancer
02/2022 -05/2023
Cairo, Egypt
02/2022 -05/2023
Cairo, Egypt
I created a Jewelry summer collection based on trend and market analysis and handcrafting 50 customized pieces.
I created a Jewelry summer collection based on trend and market analysis and handcrafting 50 customized pieces.
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
German International University - GIU
German International
University - GIU
10/2020 -02/2022
Cairo, Egypt
10/2020 -02/2022
Cairo, Egypt
I have been teaching 4 design basics courses, 2 CAD (Rhino, Keyshot), and
Prototyping courses/ semester to Industrial design students at the Faculty of Design.
Supported development of {6} courses' contents by managing time schedule, creating group dynamics exercises, and designing interactive assignments.
I have been teaching 4 design basics courses, 2 CAD (Rhino, Keyshot), and
Prototyping courses/ semester to Industrial design students at the Faculty of Design.
Supported development of {6} courses' contents by managing time schedule, creating group dynamics exercises, and designing interactive assignments.
Jewelry designer
Jewelry designer
Diamond Zone
Diamond Zone
09/2019 -09/2020
Cairo, Egypt
09/2019 -09/2020
Cairo, Egypt
I took ownership of individual projects as I was responsible to meet clients and understand their requirements, design customized pieces from end-to-end; starting from ideating and sketching, technical drawing, 3D Rhino models, and Keyshot Renders, testing and hand-in for production.
I have created new design concepts and more than 4 collections.
I was responsible to design finalized models and prepare for production.
I have Collaborated with production team to maintain the highest quality and budget as I was responsible for communicating product complexity and discuss production techniques with production team to ensure efficiency.
I was responsible to ensure projects are developed and launched within deadlines and to price target.
I took ownership of individual projects as I was responsible to meet clients and understand their requirements, design customized pieces from end-to-end; starting from ideating and sketching, technical drawing, 3D Rhino models, and Keyshot Renders, testing and hand-in for production.
I have created new design concepts and more than 4 collections.
I was responsible to design finalized models and prepare for production.
I have Collaborated with production team to maintain the highest quality and budget as I was responsible for communicating product complexity and discuss production techniques with production team to ensure efficiency.
I was responsible to ensure projects are developed and launched within deadlines and to price target.
Industrial Product Designer
Industrial Product
Designer
Argineering
Argineering
06/2019 - 08/2019
Cairo, Egypt
06/2019 - 08/2019
Cairo, Egypt
I designed 2 plastic components for rotary motors with mass-production capability using plastic injection molding.
I took ownership of designing user guides and instructions for assembly visuals from end to- end, starting with creating 3D models, exporting technical drawings, to finalized user guides with explanatory illustrations.
I designed 2 plastic components for rotary motors with mass-production capability using plastic injection molding.
I took ownership of designing user guides and instructions for assembly visuals from end to- end, starting with creating 3D models, exporting technical drawings, to finalized user guides with explanatory illustrations.
Key Achievements
Key Achievements
Key Achievements
Award winner Jewelry Designer
Award winner Jewelry Designer
Azza Fahmy & Nebu Expo Jewelry design contest.
Azza Fahmy & Nebu Expo Jewelry design contest.
02/2022 -05/2023
Cairo, Egypt
02/2022 -05/2023
Cairo, Egypt
I designed a jewelry piece with the theme of Egyptian Heritage and won the 7th place award among 300+ contestants from all over the world.
I designed a jewelry piece with the theme of Egyptian Heritage and won the 7th place award among 300+ contestants from all over the world.
Languages
Languages
Languages
Advances
Advances
English
English
Native
Native
Arabic
Arabic
Advances
Advances
French
French
Beginner
Beginner
German
German
My Advanced Creative Toolbox
My Advanced Creative Toolbox

Figma

Figma

Framer

Framer

Notion

Notion

Photoshop

Photoshop

Illustrator

Illustrator

Indesign

Indesign

Rhino 3d

Rhino 3d

Keyshot

Keyshot