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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Shima SolatiDesign, to me, is a powerful language. One that speaks without words. It’s how we solve problems, tell stories, and imagine better futures. I’ve spent years immersed in the world of design, from fashion and textiles to UX/UI, and every step of that journey has shaped how I see, think, feel, and create.
My background in fashion and textile design trained my eyes to notice detail, harmony, and emotion in form. It taught me how materials, texture, and movement can carry identity and feeling. When I moved into UX/UI design, I brought that sensitivity with me. But now I design through pixels, systems, and interaction. The tools changed, but the purpose stayed the same: to create experiences that are intuitive, thoughtful, and deeply human.
I believe that design is at its best when grounded in research. As a UX researcher and designer, I dig deep into people’s behaviors, needs, and emotions. That understanding helps me craft solutions that are not only functional but meaningful. I’m passionate about learning and experimenting, especially when I can combine creativity with emerging technology to shape bold, futuristic ideas.
Technology is not just a tool. It’s a creative partner. I’m fascinated by how AI, smart systems, and interactive platforms can enhance human experiences. Whether it’s through accessible interfaces, immersive environments, or responsive design, I see technology as a bridge, connecting people to possibilities.
Great design, to me, doesn’t just look good! It works beautifully. It’s inclusive, accessible, and leaves a lasting impression. I want people to feel seen, understood, and cared for when they interact with something I’ve designed. That emotional connection is what makes an experience unforgettable.
I also believe that design carries responsibility not just to users, but to the world. I’m driven by a purpose to create work that improves lives and supports a more sustainable future. That means designing with intention, with empathy, and with an eye on long-term impact, thinking beyond screens, beyond trends, and into how design can shape a better world.
Above all, I see myself as a lifelong learner. Design is always evolving, and curiosity is essential. I believe the best designers are those who keep asking questions about people, about systems, about what could be. That mindset keeps me growing, and it’s what excites me every day.
ORGANIZATION:
BraunAbility
EDUCATION:
2024, User Experience Design, MFA, College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2017, Fashion and Textile Design, MA, University of Science and Culture, Tehran/Iran.
2014, Fashion and Textile Design, MA, Art University of Tehran, Tehran/Iran.
EXPERIENCE:
2023-Present, UX/UI Designer and Researcher, BraunAbility, Carmel/USA.
2024, UX/UI Designer and Researcher, General Motors, Detroit/USA.
2023, UX/UI Designer and Researcher, KUKA Robotics, Shelby Township/USA.
2023, UX/UI Designer and Researcher, Augmented Reality Center, Rochester/USA.
2023, Content Management, Organization, and Design , College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2020-2022, Design Instructor, Tehran/Iran.
2018-2021, Fashion Designer, Tehran/Iran.
2017-2018, Fashion Designer, Tochal Ski Resort, Tehran/Iran.
2017-2018, Fashion Designer & Consultant, Sarang Group, Tehran/Iran.
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2024, SEO Student Exhibition, College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2024, Mobility Meetup: Future Mobility and Electrification, College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2023, "Technodom", ARS Electronica, With Hoda Solati, Andrea Bautista, Abhishek Sen, Austria.
2023, "KUKA AR Kiosk", Augmented Reality Center (ARC), with Hoda Solati, Rochester/USA.
2023, "Outbound and Beyound", Augmented Reality Center (ARC), with Hoda Solati and 10 entertainment designers, Rochester/USA.
2023, "Seven", Scarab Club, With Hoda Solati, Detroit/USA. 2023, "Outbound and Beyound", College for Creative Studies, with Hoda Solati & 10 entertainment designers, Detroit/USA.
EVENTS:
2025, "Inclusive Smart Mobility: Enhancing Social Inclusion through Technology", Speaker, Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Wayne Sate University, Detroit/USA.
2025, "Redefine Possible" Speaker, The 4th Annual International Women's Day Innovation Summit, Women Techmakers and Google Developers Group, Detroit/USA.
2025, "Inclusive Smart Mobility: Enhancing Social Inclusion through Technology", Speaker, The Belonging Blue Print: A Black History Month Innovation Summit, New Lab Michigan Central, Detroit/USA.
2024, "Why Design Matters", Panel Speaker, Embracing Immersive Technology: Innovate, Adopt, and Thrive symposium, Augmented Reality Center (ARC), Rochester/USA.
AWARDS:
2025, Silver Winner, Indigo Design, UX, Interface & Navigation, USA.
2024, Award Winner, Michigan Campus Community Challenge (M-C3), Detroit/USA.
2023, Third Place Winner, Hagopian Student Rug Design Competition, Detroit/USA.
2024, First Honorable Mention, IEEE International Conference on Smart Mobility (IEEE SM’ 2024), Ontario/Canada.
2024, CDN People Awards Finalist AI Explorer, Car Design News (CDN), England.
2024, CDN People Awards Finalist Undiscovered Talents, Car Design News (CDN), England.
2024, Shortlisted Top 5, Ubiquitous Computing and International Symposium on Wearable Computers (UbiComp / ISWC), Melbourne/Australia.
2024, ARTS THREAD Finalist, Global Creative Graduate Showcase, England.
2024, Shortlisted Top 3, Global Wellness Summit, Scotland.
ACCOLADES:
2024, "Excellence in the UX Graduate Studies Award", College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2024, "Graduated with High Distinction Recognition", College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2022-2024, "Graduate Dean’s Award", College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2022-2024, "Graduate Scholarship Award ", College for Creative Studies, Detroit/USA.
2015, "Ranked 8th Nationwide", Iranian University Entrance Exam (Konkur), Tehran/Iran.
2010, "Ranked 200th Nationwide", Iranian University Entrance Exam (Konkur), Tehran/Iran.
2007, "Ranked 1st", School of Art Entrance Exam, Tehran/Iran
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Advanced), Persian (Native)
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Figma
Adobe XD, Sketch, CorelDraw, Marvelous Designer, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Unreal Engine 5 (Learning), Unity (Learning), Blender (Learning), Cinema 4D (Learning), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace Outlook, Teams, Slack, HTML (Familiar), CSS (Familiar), JavaScript (Familiar)
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
2024, "Adaptive Products for Outdoor Recreation", Design Jam, Detroit Month of Design, Detroit/USA.
2023, "Adaptive Products for Outdoor Recreation", Design Jam, Detroit Month of Design, Detroit/USA.
2023, "Community Design Consultant", Detroit City of Design Challenge Design Clinic, Design Core,Detroit/USA.
WEB SITE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shima-solati/
REGISTRATION DATE:
2024-03-02 22:21:49
COUNTRY/REGION:
United States of America
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Academic
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