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I'm an aspiring Interaction Design (IxD) student with a unique blend of business acumen and creative flair, dedicated to crafting clean, simple, and engaging digital experiences.

My expertise lies at the intersection of design, business understanding, and technology. With an educational background in business administration and marketing, complemented by a specialization in accounting, I bring a strong analytical and strategic foundation to the field of interaction design.

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Expertise

2021 - 2025

Lantmännen — Machine/Warehouse worker, Malmö

Hands-on experience in logistics and warehouse operations: inventory, organizing goods, forklift operations, and efficient delivery handling to meet deadlines.


2024

Olfactory Design and Research (ODR) Group, Malmö University

Internship with Prof. Simon Niedenthal and Jaz Brooks exploring scent in game design, prototyping and testing mechanics in the IOIO Lab; strengthened teamwork, design craft, and passion for sensory interaction.

Education

2022 - Present

Interaction Design, Malmö University

Creating experiences with products and services; building a repertoire of methods, skills, and theoretical perspectives.


2020 - 2021

Diploma in Accounting, Stockholm

Economics, accounting, and administration: bookkeeping, payments, payroll, and taxes for finance departments, staffing agencies, small businesses, or accounting firms.


2008 - 2012

Business Administration and Marketing, Aleppo University

Finance, international trade, capital, growth, corporate management, marketing, HR and organization.

Software

HTML5 & CSS3
JavaScript
C++
Adobe Illustrator
API
Figma

Skills

Game Testing
User Research
Ideation & Sketching
Wireframing & Prototyping
Usability Testing
Copywriting
Scent Interaction

My Portfolio

Journal

SafePause Vest wearable concept

SafePause Vest

The SafePause Vest proposes automating breaks in warehouses to maintain alertness and reduce error by nudging regular pauses in high-risk environments.

Playtesting session – sniff bluffing mechanic

Game Design & Playtesting

With Simon Niedenthal at Malmö University, I explored game mechanics and refined “sniff bluffing” through iterative playtests, blending sensory cues with strategy.

Smell Dexter: Red Cards – scent detective game concept

Smell Dexter

Smell Dexter: Red Cards is a scent-detective game exploring cognitive dissonance—players read conflicting scent clues and decide which to trust.

Climatise Scent – trigeminal stimulation & temperature perception

Climatise Scent

Exploring digital olfaction to influence temperature perception via trigeminal nerve stimulation—bridging scent art and interaction science.

Partitect – minimalist planning UI

Partitect

Event planning rethought with a user-praised shopping list. Minimalist design, continuous improvements from feedback, and accessibility in focus.

AR Wound Monitoring – remote post-op care concept

(AR) Wound Monitoring

A concept for precise wound tracking and better doctor–patient continuity in remote settings using AR and sensors.

Press / Exhibitions

Highlights from Scent Club activities, showcases, and competition entries.

Scent Club activity at Malmö University
Scent Club, ODR, Malmö University

Showcase & Playtest • Malmö, Sweden

olfactory interactions with the Olfactory Design & Research group.

Olfactory Playtesting Exhibition
Membership Certificate
Interaction Design Foundation

• 2025 • Hello World

Membership Certificate

UX UI IxDF
Toyota Logistic Design Competition
Toyota Logistic Design Competition

Competition Entry • 2025–2026 • Europe

Concept exploring logistics, safety, and sustainable interaction design.

Competition Logistics Sustainability

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