About
My name is Layal AL-Shaba and I'm a UX/UI Designer and Front End Developer. Currently, I am seeking to complete my Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Media Design with a minor in Computer Science.
I believe good design is simple, usable and attractive to solve a problem. I always design with the user in mind and follow UX best practices. I love being around people who are passionate about what they do and have a positive attitude. I pride myself on doing good work and I always love learning new things.
I am passionate, with a desire to profoundly impact the future of the Middle East region. By working, and developing my skills and talent in the Interactive Media Design, I will be able to pursue my career dream. I believe that my personal experiences and attributes, paired with the knowledge and degrees from one of the finest institutions in the world, will enable me to successfully implement my vision as a designer in any work I do!
CONTACT
LAYAL AL-SHABA
I'm seeking for full-time or internship opportunities as UI/UX/ web design. Feel free to drop me a line!
www.layalalshaba.com | www.linkedin.com/in/layalalshaba
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN
Minor in Computer Science
University of Washington | GPA 3.6
Graduation Spring 2017
Recognition – Annual Dean's List for the Years 2014-2015 & 2016-2017
Experience
WEB DESIGNER& DEVELOPER INTERN
DIGITAL FUTURE LAB | Summer 2016 - Present
Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
Create user experience workflow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes. Create website layout/user interface.
WEB DESIGN
SEATTLE GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) |Summer 2016
Redesigned the official website for Seattle GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council).
Developed HTML Style Guides based on finalized templates.
Teacher Assistant (TA)
Interactive media design studio | University of Washington Bothell| Spring 2017
Tutored students independently & in small groups to reinforce learning concept.
Helped students think through their performances and their projects.
Helped students learn how to code Arduino.
Design Projects
THE ESCAPE ( STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE)
GAME DEVELOPMENT Jan 2017 – Jun 2017
Build an interactive prototype using the Unity game development environment.
Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure that our stakeholders’ needs were met.
Created moodboard, flowchart, affinity diagram, and paper prototyping.
Conducted a usability testing with more than 30 users. Used agile (scrum) development process.
INTERACTIVE PROTOTYPE (DSP-APP)
UX RESEARCH |Mar 2016 -Jun 2016
Conducted user experience research methods of human-centered design.
Prototyped interactive media experiences
Collaborated with diverse teams.
ISLAMOPHOBIA WEBSITE
INTERACTIVE WEBSITE |Sep 2015 – Jun 2016
Applied user-centered practices to discover requirements and identify innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Integrated a 3rd party web service.
Incorporated web server technology to deliver the website such as PHP/CakePHP.
Incorporated a Project management artifacts related to the concepts, practices,&methods.
Design Method
Research Methods
RITE Method
Requirements
Affinity-Diagramming
Ethnography
Interviews
Concept and Prototype
Personas and Scenarios
Sketching
Storyboarding
Journey mapping
Interactive Wireframe
Paper Prototype
Video Prototype
Design Iteration
Criticism
Usability Testing
Tools
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Proto io
Axure RP
Balsamiq Mockups
HTML/CSS
Microsoft Office
Paper & Pen
Teamwork
Active listening
Group facilitation
Time management
McCarthy team protocols
Activities
Member of UWB UX club
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
ARABIC