Zahra Golestanha
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Ben Simon-Thomas
Zahra Golestanha joined WalkXR, an Unreal experience that enables community members to engage in immersive experiences, explore various states of mind, emotional expressions, aspirations, and collective hopes. Zahra held the role of an HXDI specialist and UX designer. She played a critical role in developing a prototype for the WalkXR museum, which The Verse utilized to test the concept of a digital health museum and assess the UX/UI. Zahra's ability to analyze information, evaluate technical considerations, and present her recommendations in a visually appealing manner left a lasting impression on me. Her initial concept design not only served as an inspiration but continues to drive our WalkXR product forward. We often work to consensus in our decision making and Zahra is skillful at finding ways to integrate the best ideas of all stakeholders into a concise vision. Ben Simon-Thomas
Debra Satterfield
Zahra Golestanha is an excellent designer and researcher. I worked with her on her graduate thesis project. She developed a sophisticated mapping strategy for pedestrians on a university campus with specific attention given to dyslexics. The mapping strategy used an avatar to guide people to their destination thus eliminating barriers to navigation. Zahra won numerous university and research awards for this work. She is both talented and insightful. I highly recommend her and she would be an asset to any design and research team.
Ben Simon-Thomas
Zahra Golestanha joined WalkXR, an Unreal experience that enables community members to engage in immersive experiences, explore various states of mind, emotional expressions, aspirations, and collective hopes. Zahra held the role of an HXDI specialist and UX designer. She played a critical role in developing a prototype for the WalkXR museum, which The Verse utilized to test the concept of a digital health museum and assess the UX/UI. Zahra's ability to analyze information, evaluate technical considerations, and present her recommendations in a visually appealing manner left a lasting impression on me. Her initial concept design not only served as an inspiration but continues to drive our WalkXR product forward. We often work to consensus in our decision making and Zahra is skillful at finding ways to integrate the best ideas of all stakeholders into a concise vision. Ben Simon-Thomas
Debra Satterfield
Zahra Golestanha is an excellent designer and researcher. I worked with her on her graduate thesis project. She developed a sophisticated mapping strategy for pedestrians on a university campus with specific attention given to dyslexics. The mapping strategy used an avatar to guide people to their destination thus eliminating barriers to navigation. Zahra won numerous university and research awards for this work. She is both talented and insightful. I highly recommend her and she would be an asset to any design and research team.
Ben Simon-Thomas
Zahra Golestanha joined WalkXR, an Unreal experience that enables community members to engage in immersive experiences, explore various states of mind, emotional expressions, aspirations, and collective hopes. Zahra held the role of an HXDI specialist and UX designer. She played a critical role in developing a prototype for the WalkXR museum, which The Verse utilized to test the concept of a digital health museum and assess the UX/UI. Zahra's ability to analyze information, evaluate technical considerations, and present her recommendations in a visually appealing manner left a lasting impression on me. Her initial concept design not only served as an inspiration but continues to drive our WalkXR product forward. We often work to consensus in our decision making and Zahra is skillful at finding ways to integrate the best ideas of all stakeholders into a concise vision. Ben Simon-Thomas
Debra Satterfield
Zahra Golestanha is an excellent designer and researcher. I worked with her on her graduate thesis project. She developed a sophisticated mapping strategy for pedestrians on a university campus with specific attention given to dyslexics. The mapping strategy used an avatar to guide people to their destination thus eliminating barriers to navigation. Zahra won numerous university and research awards for this work. She is both talented and insightful. I highly recommend her and she would be an asset to any design and research team.
Ben Simon-Thomas
Zahra Golestanha joined WalkXR, an Unreal experience that enables community members to engage in immersive experiences, explore various states of mind, emotional expressions, aspirations, and collective hopes. Zahra held the role of an HXDI specialist and UX designer. She played a critical role in developing a prototype for the WalkXR museum, which The Verse utilized to test the concept of a digital health museum and assess the UX/UI. Zahra's ability to analyze information, evaluate technical considerations, and present her recommendations in a visually appealing manner left a lasting impression on me. Her initial concept design not only served as an inspiration but continues to drive our WalkXR product forward. We often work to consensus in our decision making and Zahra is skillful at finding ways to integrate the best ideas of all stakeholders into a concise vision. Ben Simon-Thomas
Debra Satterfield
Zahra Golestanha is an excellent designer and researcher. I worked with her on her graduate thesis project. She developed a sophisticated mapping strategy for pedestrians on a university campus with specific attention given to dyslexics. The mapping strategy used an avatar to guide people to their destination thus eliminating barriers to navigation. Zahra won numerous university and research awards for this work. She is both talented and insightful. I highly recommend her and she would be an asset to any design and research team.
Credentials
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Figma UI UX Design Essentials
Udemy
Experience
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Fini
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Designer
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Jun 2023 - Present
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The Verse
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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User Experience Designer
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Feb 2023 - May 2023
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California State University, Long Beach
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher/Designer
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
• Designed and developed an inclusive AR landmark-based wayfinding iOS app to improve the indoor navigation experience for neurodiverse individuals on campus • Contributed to addressing issues of implicit bias and promoting social justice for neurodiversity • Conducted mixed UX research, including surveys, competitive analysis, semi-structured interviews, and usability tests, to identify user needs and opportunities for improvement • Published and presented at the "Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics" International Conference, NY 2022 Show less
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Volunteer UX/UI Designer
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2018
• Designed visually appealing logos and digital graphics for various charity events and memorial ceremonies • Led a team of 15 volunteers in planning and delivering interactive craft workshops for 200 underserved students • Designed visually appealing logos and digital graphics for various charity events and memorial ceremonies • Led a team of 15 volunteers in planning and delivering interactive craft workshops for 200 underserved students
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Education
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California State University, Long Beach
Master of Arts (MA), Human Experience Design Interactions (HXDI) -
University of Tehran
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Architecture -
National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)
High School Diploma, Mathematics and Physics