.Abolfazl Ghaderi.
UX/UI Designer @ GE Appliances
P R O F I L E
Award-winning designer and organizer with a technical background in Industrial Design that improved the problemsolving skills and understanding of the mechanics. Interested in Design for manufacturing and functioning products.Flexible, independent with strong academic achievements. Skilled in time management and communication acquired from extended teaching experience.
E D U C A T I O N
MFA in Interaction Design
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
January 2022- Present
BS in Industrial Design
Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
September 2016- March 2021
Thesis: Designing a component for commuter bicycles to improve safety in frontal accidents.
S K I L L S
Rhinoceros 3D, Keyshot, Figma, Logic Pro, SOLIDWORKS, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Office 365
Digital Sketching & Rendering, Rapid Prototyping, Product and Manufacturing methods, Material study, CMF, Product and Concept development, Human factors, User research and interview, Design for manufacturing, Photography
Problem-solving, empathic, Analytical, Leadership, Critical thinking, Communication skills, Work ethics, Positivity, Motivation, Adaptable
A C H I V E M E N T S
FIT Sport Design Award 2023
Bern, Switzerland I March 2023
Selected as the emerging gear designer of the year and winner in Innovation for “BICHACK”
Rotational Molding Design 2022
Chicago, USA l July 2022
Ranked 3rd in the Association of Rotational Molders Design Competition for “PAROUSH”
Aluminum Extrusion Design 2022
Chicago, USA l May 2022
Ranked 2nd in the International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition for “DAKET”
Graduate Assistantship 2021
West Lafayette, USA l February 2021
Awarded Graduate assistantship position, tuition cover + Stipend at Purdue University
Dubai Design Week 2020
Dubai, UAE l November 2020
Featured “Project OCOR” at the MENA Grad Show as Part of the GGS
Int. Festival of Harkat 2020
Ministry of Science and Research, Tehran, Iran l January 2020
Ranked as the Best Conducted Competition in Art and Architecture (IDA)
Distinguished Student 2020
IUST, Tehran, Iran l January 2020
Selected as the Most Distinguished Student of the Year
Asia Design Prize 2019
Seul, South Korea l February 2019
Winner in Student Design Category for “SHEL”
Industart Design Awards 2018
Kyiv, Ukraine l February 2019
Selected as the emerging gear designer of the year and winner in Innovation for “BICHACK”
P R O F I L E
Award-winning designer and organizer with a background in Industrial Design that improved the problem-solving skills and empathy. Now pursuing User Interaction and Experience Design with a focus on utility, usability, and accessibility. Flexible, independent with strong academic achievements. Skilled at time management and communication acquired from extended teaching experience.
E X P E R I E N C E
UX Designer
GE Appliances l June 2023 – Present
Design and development of app features and other screen-based smart appliances, including but not limited to, Accessibility features, UI modification, System design, and tokenization.
Developing new products and services based on in-home research, user testing, and marketing and engineering insights with a focus on Kitchen-centered activities, Online shopping, and energy management.
UX Sound design for all product lineups in both monophonic and polyphonic formats, including but not limited to Audio Branding, notifications and alerts, and OTA sound packs.
Design Instructor
Purdue University l January 2022 – May 2023
“Graduate Assistant”Instructor of Art and Design 2D foundations, focusing on composition, craftsmanship, color theory and Adobe Illustrator, (Freshmen) From January 2023, Instructor of Presentation Techniques, focusing on Digital sketching, 3D modeling, Design research and Competitions, (Sophomores)
Co-Entrepreneurial Lead
Purdue University l December 2022 – March 2023
National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Grant for $50,000 for customer discovery with construction workers For a noise-cancelling “headphone and App design start-up, HarpA”
Technical Assistant
Tehran, Iran l October 2018- February 2020 and Spring 2022
“Student job” Technical Support at FAB-LAB, School of Architecture and Environmental Design at IUST, rapid prototyping assistant. Fall 2022, Wood Workshop assistant at Purdue University
Design Intern
Mazandaran, Iran l June 2019- September 2019
“Undergraduate intern ” at Bardena 701, Home Appliance Manufacturer, acquainted with manufacturing processes and designed a stove for young couples as final project
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