Designer
based in Dubai.

Hi ๐Ÿ‘‹, Iโ€™m a designer with over 15+ years of experience, dedicated to creating engaging, pixel-perfect user experiences rooted in modern design principles. Since 2007, Iโ€™ve been designing digital products for both enterprises and startups.

Award-Winning
Designer

Creating valuable and enjoyable solutions for people.

I specialize in untangling intricate challenges faced by users. With 15+ years of diverse experience spanning mobile and web applications, I embody the essence of a multi-disciplinary designer. Formerly a UX/UI Designer at Yahoo! India, my current focus centers on driving UX/UI excellence. Presently, I invest my expertise in crafting user-centric mobile and web applications at KATIM, assuming the role of a Senior Product Designer. My true passion lies in constructing User experiences that tangibly enhance daily lives.
I dedicate extensive hours to refining conceptual prowess, honing skills that seamlessly translate into tangible enhancements for real-world projects.

Experience

I am privileged to say that I have had some great working experiences.
KATIM
2020 - present
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Danat FZ LLC

2010 - 2019
Dubai, UAE

Yahoo! India

2008 - 2010
Bangalore, India

Toadfly Technical Services

2007 - 2008
Bangalore, India

Fomax IT

2006 - 2007
Bangalore, India


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Works

Please explore a selection of my previous work below. Due to confidentiality, my latest projects are not publicly displayed. feel free to reach out info@iamrakesh.com to discuss my recent designs in more detail.

Dubi Cars

DubiCars.com is the UAE's fastest-growing online car marketplace, catering to buyers and sellers across the region. As an independently owned platform focused solely on cars, it provides transparency and shares valuable insights with the industry without competing with dealers. With over 470 showrooms and three million monthly searches, DubiCars leads the market in export demand and leverages technology and dealer partnerships to transform the automotive market in the UAE.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

IndiGo Airlines

IndiGo Airlines is a prominent player in the aviation industry, committed to providing top-notch services to its passengers. This case study focuses on the transformation of the IndiGo mobile appโ€™s user experience, enhancing the booking process, check-in procedures, seat selection...
Rental App UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Rental App

The concept revolves around bridging the communication divide between landlords and tenants by providing a centralized platform for storing all apartment-related documents...
Flight Booking App UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Booking App

This is an experimental redesign of a Flight & Hotel booking app, designed with the intention of creating a user-friendly interface that is both simple and accessible for users of all age groups. The primary goal is to enable end-users to effortlessly search for flights and hotels...
Neuron App Concept Redesign by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Neuron

The project leader of Neuron reached out to me for a mobile application redesign. Upon reviewing their existing app, I identified various issues and challenges, and I have crafted elegant UI solutions to address them. You can witness the transformation from the "before" to the "after" screens in the detailed presentation.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Fliptango

Ever wish you had a mate who shares the same taste in lifestyle choices as you, so you could buy, sell, swap, share or rent products with them? Fliptango also brings you services for your home, personal care refurbishing, moving, warehousing, renting and buying, all within your budget under one roof so that you could be at lease.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

VOX Cinemas

Effortlessly book your Vox Cinemas movie tickets within minutes using your iPhone. I've streamlined the browsing and booking process to make securing your movie tickets easier than ever before.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Novo Cinemas

Effortlessly reserve your Novo Cinemas movie tickets using your iPhone, now with an enhanced user experience and a sleek, modern interface.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Judith Wright

Dr. Judith Wright is renowned as an exceptional educator, a world-class coach, a distinguished lifestyles expert, an inspirational speaker, a best-selling author, and a sought-after corporate consultant. She approached me with the vision of developing a website that not only showcases her books but also prominently features her latest work, and seamlessly guides users to explore and shop her products.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Moving Stills

Movingstills sought my expertise to craft their portfolio website, a powerful showcase of their work and capabilities. Their primary goal was to instantly impress clients upon landing on the site. To achieve this, I prioritized a visual approach, prominently featuring their standout projects and emphasizing showreels over textual content.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Google Hangout Material Redesign Concept

Here I have tried to make the Google Hangout App better with adding new features without affecting the existing functionality and make the user work flow better with improving the UI/UX which in the existing app.
UI/UX Design by www.iamrakesh.com | Life and Travel by Rakesh | UI/UX Designer | Vlogger

Al Fuad Exchange Website

Al Fuad Exchange one of the leading exchange houses in the Middle East.

My Stacks

Figma
Sketch
Adobe Suite
JIRA
Confluence
Notion
Research & Audit
User Research
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Affinity Mapping
Heuristic Evaluation
Competitive Analysis
Design
User Experience (UX) Design
User Interface (UI) Design
Design Systems & UI Kits
User-Centered Design (UCD)
Visual Design
OS Design
Design Thinking
Product Strategy
Heuristic Analysis
Interaction Design
UX Audit
User Journeys
User Flows & Personas
Information Architecture
Affinity Mapping
Wireframe & Prototyping
Design Sprints
Data-Driven Design
Coding
HTML
CSS
Sass/Less/Compass
Bootstrap
Frameworks
Happy to hear from you