UX Research / Wireframing / Figma / HTML / CSS / Adobe
Student Onboarding Site
Designed and built a clear, accessible onboarding website for new student hires at Argonne.
Hi there! I'm
Z ainab A hmed
UX/UI Designer
Web Developer
UX Researcher
Graphic Designer
CS+Design Student
Artist
UX/UI Designer
About Me
I’m Zainab, currently an undergraduate studying Computer Science + Design in Chicago. I’m passionate about UX/UI Design, web development, and creating efficient solutions through technology. With skills in front-end and design tools, I enjoy building user-friendly, visually appealing websites and applications.
I’m always excited to learn new technologies and look forward to opportunities to apply my technical skills and creativity in real-world projects. When I'm not designing or coding, I like to paint and read!
Projects
JavaScript / HTML / CSS / Express.js / Node.js
Hobby Blog Website
Built a personal blog platform where users can locally post about art, food, travel, and fitness.
UI/UX Design / Figma / Prototyping
Pocket Gallery App
A mobile app that lets users discover, curate, and share art collections in a personalized and interactive way.
Figma / HTML / CSS / JAVASCRIPT
Personal Website
A responsive personal website showcasing my portfolio, skills, and resume, designed with a user-friendly interface.
Experience
Argonne National Laboratory
UX Research Aide
Jun 2025 – Present
Designed and developed a student onboarding website through extensive UX research, including interviews, journey maps, and diary studies. Used Figma, HTML/CSS, and MkDocs to create an accessible, user-centered site following branding guidelines.
Salesforce
AI/Machine Learning Fellow
Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
Collaborated with a team to apply machine learning solutions to real-world sales and marketing problems. Tasks included data cleaning, model development, and CRM data analytics, and visualizations.
Women in CS @ UIC
Executive Board
Jan 2025 – Present
Designed branded outreach graphics, social media posts, and guides to boost visibility and participation. Also led the WiCS mentorship program and developed resources and new initiatives to support member growth.
Kumon Math and Reading Center
Assistant Instructor
Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Guided and educated young learners in mathematics and reading and responsible for meticulous organization and accurate recording of scores.