About
An aspiring UX designer in Ontario looking for new opportunities to learn, create, and design! I'm a third-year student at Wilfrid Laurier University, pursuing a Bachelor in Design with a specialization in Game Design and Development.
Aliyah Ishmail
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
- Faculty of Liberal Arts Laurier Scholar
Hi! I am a passionate and motivated student, constantly expanding my skill set and trying new things on my own. As a junior designer, I like to tackle any new project by understanding, whether it's the user, client, problem, or case study. I add flair to my projects by combining my knowledge of UX design with game design and development. Apart from UX, I enjoy anything creative from interior decorating to fashion. I have experience with designing websites, brand guidelines, content creation, and logos. I am currently enrolled at Wilfrid Laurier University for User Experience Design.
Experience & Achievements
As a UX designer, I have a strong track record of delivering exceptional user experiences through in-depth research, user testing, and iterative design. I have gained valuable skills and have achieved a number of notable accomplishments, including receiving recognition for my work.
Years of Experience
UX Case Studies
Logos
Awards
Skills
I am a multi-talented designer with a wide range of skills in various design disciplines. I have a strong eye for aesthetics to create visually appealing designs that effectively communicate the desired message. Whether I am working on a logo design, a navigation redesign, or maker project, I am committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the needs of users.
Resume
Awards & Certificates
AWARDS
- Laurier Scholar for the Faculty of Liberal Arts
- Undergraduate Scotiabank UXD Scholarship
- Technological Department Award
- Scotiabank Experiential Learning for UX Designers, Prizes
CERTIFICATES
- Faculty of Liberal Arts Dean's Honour Roll Certificate
- Smart Serve Ontario
- UX FUNDAMENTALS (Gymnasium)
- WHMIS 2015 (GHS) & First Aid Awareness
Education
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
2021 - 2025
Bachelor's of Design, User Experience Design
Second-year student at Wilfrid Laurier University, pursuing a Bachelor in Design with a specialization in Game Design and Development. Currently the first Laurier Scholar for the Faculty of Liberal Arts.
Professional Experience
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
2023 - PRESENT
UXDSA (UX STUDENT ASSOCIATION) -Internship
- Capturing media for different platforms
- Managing any online or physical presence for the association
CREATIVE DESIGN
2022 - 2022
FARMLAUNCH -Internship
- Develop strategic design solutions based on insights from the creative brief, team members and founders
- Execute layouts across digital, social, print, and outdoor
- Execute design and usability updates of existing applications and platforms
Portfolio
- All
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Creative Design
Programs
I have extensive experience as a designer using a variety of design software programs. I am proficient in using these tools to create a wide range of design assets, including logos, graphics, layouts, and more.
