Better Call Hamdan
Hamdan is a product designer who believes great design starts with writing. His writing-first approach leads to deeper thinking and thus designing a better experience for the user.
Selected work
Talabat made Hamdan fat
A job loss made Hamdan go into stress eating which fortunately led to a thoughtful redesign of UAE's largest food delivery app.
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Careem banned Hamdan
Careem banned Hamdan so he tried to improve their food flow experience in order to join their team.
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Hamdan lost his gym bag in the RTA bus
A lost gym bag inspired Hamdan to design a feature that could help thousands of Dubai commuters recover their belongings.
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Dashboard design is easy peasy, Said no one ever
After completing an assignment for a company that rhymes with Swedenbread, Hamdan got rejected. So he decided to share his detailed process as he put a lot of work into it.
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UX research for the world's largest fitness community
Hamdan and his friends did major UX research work as an assignment when they were just getting into design. Fun fact - Hamdan and his friends got their first internship by posting this case study on Linkedin.
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Selected public feedback from the above selected work
"We need more problem-solvers like you who see a problem and suggest possibly changing it for the better. That's the need!"
Jackson V. George
Chief Creative Officer @ JVG Media
"These articles are great and the analysis in-depth really helps you in personally experiencing the issues as if the reader is the one facing them directly. Great work, Hamdan!"
Zainab Rizvi
Product Designer @ Nayapay
"I really enjoyed reading through your case study! If a career at Talabat doesn’t work out for you, you should consider something in comedy. On a serious note though, really well thought out case study, lots of detail and an easy user experience, which always helps!"
Mariam
Service Lead @ Aldi
"Good job and happy to see you have used RTA Dubai branding and design very well in your concept.."
Kausar Jahan
UX Lead @ RTA
In the spotlight
Talk at Toastmasters club, Dubai
Hamdan decided to step out of his comfort zone and decided to give a talk which led to him winning a trophy for the best guest table topic speaker!
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Talk at Notion community, Dubai
Being an avid user of Notion, Hamdan got an opportunity to share how he uses notion to build his portfolio as a designer.
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Talabat case study was featured on Youtube by Swiggy's director of design
Sharing Hamdan's case study on social media led to it being featured by his favorite design youtuber AKA Sapta who is known his deep expertise in design. Watch the video below to find out if the case study was a yay or a nay 🫢
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Presentation of the RTA lost & found feature
Hamdan decided to step outside his comfort zone and present his personal work online. Watch the video to see if Hamdan knows how to present his work or not 🫢
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A personal article was featured by the best talent provider in the MENA region
Hamdan wrote an article about "unconventional ways of gettings jobs" and that got featured by Harry Silvester who is the best talent provider in the MENA region. Hamdan plans to give more back to the design community so stay tuned!
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Selected writings
How to unconventionally increase your chances of getting a job as a newbie designer
Hamdan shares his story on how he got design jobs without applying to jobs. He plans to give more tips to the design community.
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How Hamdan became a salesman, waiter & A UX course instructor ✨
Hamdan likes to try out different roles in his life. This is a story from his personal experience, so take it very seriously.
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Hamdan's journey into reading and note-taking
Hamdan used to hate books and people who read books in school. Now he cannot imagine spending a day without books. Read this article to see his journey into reading and note-taking.
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Selected feedback when Hamdan was a mentor
"Hamdan has been more of a friend than mentor and is very flexible in his teaching methods. His feedback is never generic and you know he has gone through your work thoroughly when he is evaluating your work. I am glad I got him as a mentor"
Anonymous
Student at PM course @ Airtribe
"Hamdan is someone with whom one can easily start a conversation. He is always ready to chip in and help with assignments. His feedbacks for assignments are very detailed"
Anonymous
Student at PM course @ Airtribe
Work Experience
Testimonials from mentors
"Hamdan, has a great work ethic and is determined to get ahead in the design world. He has natural problem-solving skills that are sure to take him far in his career! 🚀"
Batsirai Madzonga
Assistant VP, Head of Design @ ADIB
"Hamdan has a curious mind with fantastic problem solving abilities. He also possesses critical thinking skills very essential to make important design decisions"
Ayesha Patel
Senior Product Designer @ Etisalat
Services
UX Audit
I specialize in crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences by conducting thorough user research, creating detailed wireframes, designing visually appealing interfaces, and performing usability testing to ensure the final product meets users’ needs.
UX Research
I design and develop responsive websites that provide a seamless user experience across all devices. My services include e-commerce design and landing page creation, tailored to drive conversions and enhance online presence.
UI/UX Design
I design user-friendly iOS and Android applications with a focus on interactive prototyping, user flow optimization, and thorough usability testing, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable user experience.
Design Systems
I create cohesive brand identities, including logo design, brand guidelines, and visual assets, to help businesses establish a strong and memorable presence in their market.
Consulting & Strategy
I offer design thinking workshops, UX/UI audits, and evaluations, as well as assistance in developing design systems and product strategies to help businesses achieve their goals efficiently.