Sayed Abdelaal

I'm a senior UX design specialist, instructor, mentor & team-builder with 10 years of experience, including over 6 years focused on UX design.
My career has been dedicated to crafting seamless digital experiences across products, agencies, and enterprises, transforming complex challenges into user-friendly solutions.

I am skilled in leading design teams and managing UX projects with a focus on creating user-centered solutions that drive business growth. 

My experience includes conducting user research, problem-solving, and transforming complex challenges into intuitive digital experiences, all while fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams.

__Experience

UEFA, Switzerland. (Remote)

Des 2023 – Present.

Senior UX Design Specialist

I lead the design and execution of B2B projects that drive engagement and satisfaction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful outcomes.

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and stakeholders.
  • Communicate design progress and challenges to stakeholders effectively.
  • Ensure designs align with business goals and technical constraints.
  • Ensure designs are aligned with UEFA's brand and visual identity - Maintain B2B design system.
  • Conduct research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
  • Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback.
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, effectively articulating design decisions.
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
  • Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices.
  • Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Products/Projects

UEFA's Community Platform, VIP Tickets App, Accreditation Delivery Portal, Media Portal, VISTA Stadium maps, UEFA Go, and the B2B Design system.

Atos, France. (Remote)

Des 2023 – Present.

UX Design Lead

I'm Leading the UX team and owning the UX Design of UEFA's products.

Clients:

UEFA - Olympics Games Paris 2024 - Euro 2024

Contact Cars

Nov 2023 - Sep 2024

Product Design Lead (Part-time)

I lead the overall design vision for the product, aligned with the company's long-term strategy and values.

  • Ensure designs align with business goals and technical constraints.
  • Lead the design process from concept to execution, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and interaction design.
  • Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Develop and maintain a consistent design language and style guide that reflects the brand and product’s vision.
  • Leverage data, user feedback, and research to refine the user journey.
Products:

Mobile Apps, Web Platform

Anas Academy

Nov 2023 – Present.

UX Instructor (Part-time)

As a UX Instructor  and Trainer at Anas Academy, I am empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to create exceptional user experiences.

  • Create an engaging training UX content and conducting sessions on user experience (UX) design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Create and deliver hands-on workshops, exercises, and case studies to enhance participants' practical skills in UX design.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to trainees, offering personalized feedback and insights to foster their growth and development.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve training content, materials and methodologies to ensure their effectiveness.

Link Development

May 2021 - Dec 2023

Senior UX Designer

I worked in a cross-functional team mission-based, closely with all stakeholders. I also maintain and contribute to the design system alongside the front-end team.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, and constraints.
  • Develop design strategies that align with business objectives and user needs.
  • Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations.
  • Analyze research data to identify key insights and design opportunities.
  • Develop user personas, journey maps, and scenarios to inform design decisions.
  • Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts.
  • Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
  • Conduct usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers and contribute to their professional development.
Products/Projects:

ServeBig, the Ministry of Justice Platform, GAFI, EgyptAir, the Grand Egyptian Museum, SEHA, CBE - GRID, Emirates Health Services, the Saudi Space Portal, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Islamic Development Bank, FAB MISR Internet Banking, STC Bank, RCJY, and many more success stories.

Udacity

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024

UX Session Lead (Part-time)

I lead learning sessions and workshops, teaching the Advanced UX Design program (UX Nanodegree).

  • Managing weekly Connect sessions with students according to Udacity guidelines.
  • Creating the Udacity Connect session agenda, content & notes.
  • Explaining concepts of the Nanodegree program to my groups of students.
  • Coordinating between the students and the Udacity Connect team.
  • Few more responsibilities…

Intcore

Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

UX/UI Designer

I worked closely with the system analyst, project manager, and development team to deliver products that delight and satisfy the end-user and achieve business goals.

  • Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design ideas.
  • Create visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
  • Implement friendly Website/App UI design and prototyping.
  • Coordination and collaboration with the developers team.
  • Taking feedback from teammates and clients and consider it to improve the designs and make the right decisions.
Products/Projects:

Medaro, AerBag, Clubenz, Multivendor Ecommerce, Fastrak, CodeRed, Treffen, and many more success stories!