Welcome
Md Shakhawat Hossain
- UX RESEARCH
- UX DESIGN
- UI DESIGN
- Interaction DESIGN
- PRODUCT DESIGN
- UX Researcher
Key Highlights
From discovery research to final prototype, usability testing to building scalable design systems, I bridge the gap between user needs and business goals. Whether it’s complex enterprise platforms or consumer-facing apps, I transform ambiguity into clarity—crafting intuitive flows, pixel-perfect interfaces, and scalable UX strategies that drive real results.
Crafting experiences for worldwide brands and organizations
Created innovative user experiences across diverse industries, enhancing usability and customer satisfaction
Worked with global, multicultural teams
Collaborated with global, multicultural teams to drive impactful design solutions and business outcomes
Worked with cross-functional design projects
Led and collaborated on numerous cross-functional design projects, driving impactful user experience outcomes.
10+ Years in User Experience Research and Design
Across technology, healthcare, finance, education, government, non-profit and e-commerce
Impact is important. So is the people behind it.
Learn about my background and leadership approach.
Skills & Services
With a foundation in user experience research, UI/UX design, and product design, I bring a versatile skill set to every project.
User Research & Analysis
- Conducting user interviews, surveys, and usability tests
- Creating user personas and user stories
- Analyzing qualitative and quantitative feedback for data-driven decisions
UX Strategy & Planning
- Developing UX strategies aligned with business goals
- Planning and facilitating UX workshops for teams
- Creating sitemaps and information architecture
Wireframing & Prototyping
- Designing low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes
- Creating interactive prototypes for user testing
- Using tools like Sketch, Figma, UXPin, Adobe XD, and InVision for design
UI & Interaction Design
- Designing visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces
- Applying interaction design principles for better user engagement
- Ensuring consistency in typography, color schemes, and layouts
Usability Testing & UX Audit
- Conducting heuristic evaluations and usability assessments
- Identifying pain points and providing UX improvement recommendations
- Iterating designs based on user feedback
Design System & Branding
- Creating design systems and style guides for consistency
- Developing UI components and reusable assets
- Ensuring brand alignment across digital platforms
Front-End Collaboration & Implementation Support
- Collaborating with developers for seamless design handoff
- Providing HTML CSS & JS guidance for UI implementation
- Using tools like UXPin, Figma for smooth design-to-code transition
Project Management & UX Consultation
- Leading cross-functional teams in UX projects
- Managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations
- Educating organizations on UX best practices
Design & Research Skills
- Proficiency in creating user stories, personas, sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes, and storyboards
- Ability to plan and conduct user testing, surveys, and formal evaluations
- Strong understanding of interaction design principles and information architecture
- Ability to iterate designs based on user testing data and qualitative feedback
- Experience in usability testing and applying feedback effectively
Business & Strategy
- Ability to translate business goals, objectives, and data into user-centered digital experiences
- Strong understanding of business metrics and their impact on UX
- Ability to collaborate in cross-departmental teams
- Experience in planning, facilitating, and leading UX workshops
- Ability to articulate and present design decisions to clients and stakeholders
Soft Skills
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability in different project environments
Technical Skills
- UXPin, Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, InVision, Zeplin, Adobe CC, Blender, GIMP
- HTML, CSS & JS
- Slack, Asana, Jira, Trello, Microsoft Teams
Strategy & Research
- Strong understanding of business goals, user objectives, and user flows
- Proficiency in creating and executing research plans to inform design decisions
- Knowledge of competitive analysis and market trends in UI design
UI Design
- Expertise in modern UI design for web, mobile, and application interfaces
- Strong proficiency in responsive design, including CSS Grid, Flexbox, breakpoints, and media queries
- Deep understanding of design systems and component libraries to maintain consistency
Wireframing & Prototyping
- Ability to create hand-drawn UI sketches, wireframes, and low/high-fidelity prototypes
- Proficiency in interactive prototyping using Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch
- Experience in iterative design processes based on usability testing and feedback
Visual Design
- Strong skills in vector design, iconography, clip art, and 3D graphics
- Deep understanding of typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, and accessibility guidelines
- Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma for UI and visual design
Branding & Digital Marketing
- Ability to create and maintain brand identity across digital products
- Experience in designing marketing assets, including banners, social media graphics, and landing pages
- Knowledge of conversion-focused design principles to enhance engagement and user retention
Accessibility Skills
- Understanding of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines): Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines to ensure designs meet legal and usability requirements.
- Proficiency in designing for visual impairments: Implementing high-contrast color schemes, large clickable areas, and text alternatives for images.
- Ability to create accessible navigation systems: Designing keyboard navigable, screen-reader-friendly interfaces with proper focus states and logical flow.
- Color Blindness Considerations: Ability to design with color blindness in mind, using color combinations that are distinguishable for people with different types of color blindness.
- Design for Cognitive Disabilities: Creating simple, clear, and easy-to-understand interfaces, with user-friendly language and structured layouts.
- Proficiency in using accessibility testing tools: Experience using tools like axe, Lighthouse, and WAVE to audit accessibility and address issues.
- Creating accessible multimedia content: Designing inclusive video players with captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.
- Knowledge of ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) standards: Implementing ARIA roles, properties, and states to enhance screen reader support for dynamic content.
- Testing and iterating based on user feedback: Conducting usability testing with users who have disabilities to refine and improve design accessibility.
- Cross-platform accessibility: Ensuring designs are accessible across different devices, including mobile, tablet, and desktop, while maintaining consistency in accessibility.
Core Skills
- UX Research
- User Experience Design
- User Interface Design
- Interactive Design
- Information Architecture
- UX Writing
- Content Development
- Technical Proposals
- Strategic Thinking
- Wire-framing
- Developing Prototypes
- User Testing
- Usability Testing
- Typography
- Color Theory
- Accessibility Design
Technical Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Acrobat
- Sketch
- UXPin
- Figma
- InVision
- Advance MS Office
(Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - HTML, CSS & JS
- WordPress
- Slack, Jira, Teams and Trello
Awards
My job is not to get an award. My job is to illuminate people about something that they should know.
Best UX Research and Storytelling at Empathy Jam 2018
General Assembly, New York City
Receving Souvenir from General of Bangladesh
Awarded by General Abu Belal Shafiul Hoq, Chief of Bangladesh Armi for Devoted Work in Bangladesh Embassy Rabat, Morocco
Awarded by Bangladesh Embassy, Rabat Morocoo
Delivering speech on Independence Day of Bangladesh
My Creative Mantra
I design for aesthetic, usable interface and user demand that break the barriers of time and burn into the memories of individuals.
THANK YOU