Ali Zaidi
Designing with intention. Engineering with purpose. Noticing everything.
Note: My portfolio is currently under construction! I am working on official case studies and plan to ideate further on my portfolio design. Please enjoy this overview of my work in the meantime!
User Interface & Experience Design
Designing delightful, visually-appealing apps and software with a deep understanding of audiences and UX design principles. Ideated and delivered in 36-hour design competitions.
Screens from “Pond” and “Sincerely” designed by me
Awarded 1st Place in Track 3: After the Fact · Designed in Figma
Product Design
Owned end-to-end design of a scalable data filtering system and event registration platform for Community Counsel, a pro-bono law services organization, saving 10+ hours per week in administrative and outreach work.
desktop and mobile screens for event registration and filtering
Collaborated cross-functionally with 5 designers, 12 developers, and 3 PMs to balance technical feasibility and stakeholder requirements to drive informed design decisions. Conducted two usability tests with Community Counsel team.
Editorial Design
Executing the layout, typography, and creative direction of my high school’s literary and arts magazine, adhering to style and brand guidelines.
Spread from Moorings Fall 2024 Issue
Designed in Affinity Publisher
Designed in Canva
Graphic Design
Understanding and executing current design trends with attention to detail and visual harmony.
Graphics from Spotify Wrapped-inspired post
Designed in Figma
Photography
Honing skills in creative direction, composition, color, lighting, and editing of portrait and landscape photography shot on 35mm film.
Favorite photos taken on film
@alisfilmcamera on Instagram