Hello there, I'm Iyad!👋
Product Designer who writes the copy that holds a system together
P
r
o
d
u
c
t
D
e
s
i
g
n
e
r
w
h
o
t
h
i
n
k
s
a
c
r
o
s
s
s
c
r
e
e
n
s
a
n
d
s
y
s
t
e
m
s
"Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful." — John Maeda, The Laws of Simplicity
About

I'm a Lebanese-born, Michigan-based product designer with experience across automotive HMI, mobile, web, and physical services. I bring a stakeholder-first mentality to my work to make sure what I ship is accessible, inclusive, and trustworthy.
Portfolio
Design Projects



User Experience
Iterative Design
Interface Design
Product Design
Personas
User Testing
A/B Testing
Wireframing
Career
Engineering Documentation Technician
Nagel Precision Inc.
2026
-
Now
As an Engineering Documentation Technician, I organize and standardize technical documentation for precision manufacturing systems by diving into both engineering drawings and cross-functional requirements. Through BOM extraction, drawing annotation, and standards review, I uncovered inconsistencies and gaps, translating them into accurate, compliant documentation by shaping clear, standardized records that directly support production and customer needs.
UX/UI Design Consultant
Transforming Tools Together Lab
2026
-
Now
As a UX/UI Design consultant on MSU's Transforming Tools Together project, I helped reimagine the standard anxiety and depression screeners (PHQ-9/GAD-7) into an accessible experience built for and with autistic youth. I started with the research, analyzing 10 caregiver interviews and turning those findings into clear design decisions. From there, I built a Figma component library of 40+ reusable elements and designed a "companion system," an age-adaptive character that guides users through the tool, lowers cognitive load, and makes navigation feel intuitive. Grounded in universal design and co-design principles, the work delivers multimodal, one-question-at-a-time interactions that let each young person choose how they respond, turning a clinical form into something that meets users where they are.
UX Research Coordinator
MSU Writing Center | East Lansing, MI
2024
-
2025
As a UX Research Coordinator, I researched and refined the writing center experience of key stakeholders by diving into both qualitative and quantitative insights. Through interviews, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations, I uncovered user needs and pain points, translating them into actionable design improvements by shaping intuitive experiences that directly enhance engagement.
Experience Design Coordinator
MSU Writing Center | East Lansing, MI
2023
-
2024
As an Experience Design Coodinator, I created and refined workshop experiences that empower diverse learners. I tailored content to specific class and requester needs with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. By integrating UX principles into instructional design, I enhanced engagement and comprehension, ensuring sessions were both impactful and equitable.
Documentation Specialist
Güdel Inc. | Ann Arbor, MI
2023
-
2023
As a Documentation Specialist, I streamlined data management and internal processes to improve efficiency by analyzing performance data and contributed to system migration efforts. Along with that, I assisted the documentation team in streamlining technical content to enhance clarity and usability for diverse stakeholders.
Business Development Assistant
Eastern Michigan University Rec/IM | Ypsilanti, MI
2021
-
2023
As a Business Development Assistant, I applied content strategy and structured communication to support a five-person operational team. I translated post-event data into written recommendations that informed planning decisions, reviewed proposals for clarity and stakeholder alignment, and designed onboarding materials that improved process consistency across the department - early practice in the systems thinking I now apply to UX.
Peer Tutor
Eastern Michigan University Writing Center | Ypsilanti. MI
2021
-
2023
As a Peer Tutor, I provided detailed written feedback on drafts across disciplines, styles, and levels of complexity. I guided writers in revising arguments, organization, clarity, and tone for specific audiences and purposes, compared revision strategies across multiple drafts to identify the most effective approaches, and applied active listening, questioning, and critical reading techniques to surface unclear logic and assumptions.
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Framer
ProtoPie
Qualtrics
Miro
UserZoom
NVivo
Testimonials
Here's what my peers say about me
I've been fortunate to work alongside talented mentors, managers, and teammates throughout my career and studies. Their words below reflect the collaborations, lessons, and growth we've shared.
Iyad brought a strong user-centered approach as Writing Center Coordinator, leading assessment projects and turning data into real improvements. His talent for connecting data, user experience, and organizational change makes him well suited for UX, data analysis, and transformation roles.

Grace Pregent
Director at Michigan State University
Iyad brought exceptional initiative and creativity to his MA capstone, applying human-centered design thinking to re-envision the in-car infotainment experience through a rigorous end-to-end process. He grounded his work in user research while leaving room for genuine creative exploration — a designer who brings curiosity and strategic thinking in equal measure.

Jean Hardy
Assistant Professor at Michigan State University
Iyad blended creativity and drive to tackle open-ended challenges on my team. He took the initiative to map engineering issues during manufacturing and developed a matrix used to identify error trends and training needs for continuous improvement.

Will Diebel
Mechanical Engineering Manager at Creative Automation
Iyad was indispensable on our Operations Team at the MSU Writing Center — a fast learner who ramped up in under a week, a strong writer who co-led three major reports (40–60 pages each), and a flexible, reliable teammate who consistently jumped in where help was needed.

Rimma Arens
Student Services Coordinator at Grand Valley State University
Working with Iyad on our Growth Guidance project was a genuine learning journey. His clarity in writing and communicating ideas, paired with a real willingness to learn, made the collaboration especially meaningful.

Sneha Bang
UX Designer at Center for Internet Security
Iyad was excellent to work with on our UX research and design project Homeless Reach, bringing hard work and unique perspectives. He considers all angles and asks the right questions in both design and research, and his strong writing helped us present our content the right way.

Jesse Sanderson
UX Specialist at Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
Iyad brought a methodical, research-driven approach to our serious game project on electric circuit theory, ensuring design decisions were grounded in curriculum alignment and real classroom needs. He led stakeholder meetings with teachers and consistently steered the team toward clarity and shared direction.

Cherian Idicula
Lead Level Designer at Ethereal Studios
When I am not designing...





Travelling, Exploring, and Enjoying
Being immersed in diverse cultures and social systems has pushed me to look beyond my own perspective. I’ve learned to listen more carefully, question what’s taken for granted, and design with empathy at the core. To me, the best design meets people where they are, not the other way around.
Living, Playing, and Growing
Growing with my two dogs has taught me a lot about nonverbal communication, patience, and presence. They’re a grounding counterbalance to technical work and a daily reminder that empathy doesn’t always rely on words.










Staying Grounded
Choosing love and gratitude is how I stay aligned with who I want to be. They guide how I treat others, how I reflect on my own growth, and how I continue striving to become the best version of myself, one day at a time.
Communication
Critical Thinking
Adaptability
Ownership
Humility
Creativity
Curiosity
Empathy
Open to Product Design & UX/UI Design Roles
Or email me at iyadkhattab24@gmail.com
Hello there, I'm Iyad!👋
UX/UI Designer who designs buttons users want to click
U
X
/
U
I
D
e
s
i
g
n
e
r
w
h
o
d
e
s
i
g
n
s
b
u
t
t
o
n
s
u
s
e
r
s
w
a
n
t
t
o
c
l
i
c
k
"Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful." — John Maeda, The Laws of Simplicity
About

I'm a Lebanese-born, Michigan-based designer with experience across automotive HMI, mobile, web, and physical services. I bring a stakeholder-first mentality to my work to make sure what I ship is accessible, inclusive, and trustworthy.
Portfolio
Design Projects



User Experience
Iterative Design
Interface Design
Product Design
Personas
User Testing
A/B Testing
Wireframing
Career
Engineering Documentation Technician
Nagel Precision Inc.
2026
-
Now
As an Engineering Documentation Technician, I organize and standardize technical documentation for precision manufacturing systems by diving into both engineering drawings and cross-functional requirements. Through BOM extraction, drawing annotation, and standards review, I uncovered inconsistencies and gaps, translating them into accurate, compliant documentation by shaping clear, standardized records that directly support production and customer needs.
UX/UI Design Consultant
Transforming Tools Together Lab
2026
-
Now
As a UX/UI Design consultant on MSU's Transforming Tools Together project, I helped reimagine the standard anxiety and depression screeners (PHQ-9/GAD-7) into an accessible experience built for and with autistic youth. I started with the research, analyzing 10 caregiver interviews and turning those findings into clear design decisions. From there, I built a Figma component library of 40+ reusable elements and designed a "companion system," an age-adaptive character that guides users through the tool, lowers cognitive load, and makes navigation feel intuitive. Grounded in universal design and co-design principles, the work delivers multimodal, one-question-at-a-time interactions that let each young person choose how they respond, turning a clinical form into something that meets users where they are.
UX Research Coordinator
MSU Writing Center | East Lansing, MI
2024
-
2025
As a UX Research Coordinator, I researched and refined the writing center experience of key stakeholders by diving into both qualitative and quantitative insights. Through interviews, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations, I uncovered user needs and pain points, translating them into actionable design improvements by shaping intuitive experiences that directly enhance engagement.
Experience Design Coordinator
MSU Writing Center | East Lansing, MI
2023
-
2024
As an Experience Design Coodinator, I created and refined workshop experiences that empower diverse learners. I tailored content to specific class and requester needs with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. By integrating UX principles into instructional design, I enhanced engagement and comprehension, ensuring sessions were both impactful and equitable.
Documentation Specialist
Güdel Inc. | Ann Arbor, MI
2023
-
2023
As a Documentation Specialist, I streamlined data management and internal processes to improve efficiency by analyzing performance data and contributed to system migration efforts. Along with that, I assisted the documentation team in streamlining technical content to enhance clarity and usability for diverse stakeholders.
Business Development Assistant
Eastern Michigan University Rec/IM | Ypsilanti, MI
2021
-
2023
As a Business Development Assistant, I applied content strategy and structured communication to support a five-person operational team. I translated post-event data into written recommendations that informed planning decisions, reviewed proposals for clarity and stakeholder alignment, and designed onboarding materials that improved process consistency across the department - early practice in the systems thinking I now apply to UX.
Peer Tutor
Eastern Michigan University Writing Center | Ypsilanti. MI
2021
-
2023
As a Peer Tutor, I provided detailed written feedback on drafts across disciplines, styles, and levels of complexity. I guided writers in revising arguments, organization, clarity, and tone for specific audiences and purposes, compared revision strategies across multiple drafts to identify the most effective approaches, and applied active listening, questioning, and critical reading techniques to surface unclear logic and assumptions.
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Framer
ProtoPie
Qualtrics
Miro
UserZoom
NVivo
Testimonials
Here's what my peers say about me
I've been fortunate to work alongside talented mentors, managers, and teammates throughout my career and studies. Their words below reflect the collaborations, lessons, and growth we've shared.
Iyad brought a strong user-centered approach as Writing Center Coordinator, leading assessment projects and turning data into real improvements. His talent for connecting data, user experience, and organizational change makes him well suited for UX, data analysis, and transformation roles.

Grace Pregent
Director at Michigan State University
Iyad brought exceptional initiative and creativity to his MA capstone, applying human-centered design thinking to re-envision the in-car infotainment experience through a rigorous end-to-end process. He grounded his work in user research while leaving room for genuine creative exploration — a designer who brings curiosity and strategic thinking in equal measure.

Jean Hardy
Assistant Professor at Michigan State University
Iyad blended creativity and drive to tackle open-ended challenges on my team. He took the initiative to map engineering issues during manufacturing and developed a matrix used to identify error trends and training needs for continuous improvement.

Will Diebel
Mechanical Engineering Manager at Creative Automation
Iyad was indispensable on our Operations Team at the MSU Writing Center — a fast learner who ramped up in under a week, a strong writer who co-led three major reports (40–60 pages each), and a flexible, reliable teammate who consistently jumped in where help was needed.

Rimma Arens
Student Services Coordinator at Grand Valley State University
Working with Iyad on our Growth Guidance project was a genuine learning journey. His clarity in writing and communicating ideas, paired with a real willingness to learn, made the collaboration especially meaningful.

Sneha Bang
UX Designer at Center for Internet Security
Iyad was excellent to work with on our UX research and design project Homeless Reach, bringing hard work and unique perspectives. He considers all angles and asks the right questions in both design and research, and his strong writing helped us present our content the right way.

Jesse Sanderson
UX Specialist at Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
Iyad brought a methodical, research-driven approach to our serious game project on electric circuit theory, ensuring design decisions were grounded in curriculum alignment and real classroom needs. He led stakeholder meetings with teachers and consistently steered the team toward clarity and shared direction.

Cherian Idicula
Lead Level Designer at Ethereal Studios
When I am not designing...





Travelling, Exploring, and Enjoying
Being immersed in diverse cultures and social systems has pushed me to look beyond my own perspective. I’ve learned to listen more carefully, question what’s taken for granted, and design with empathy at the core. To me, the best design meets people where they are, not the other way around.
Living, Playing, and Growing
Growing with my two dogs has taught me a lot about nonverbal communication, patience, and presence. They’re a grounding counterbalance to technical work and a daily reminder that empathy doesn’t always rely on words.










Staying Grounded
Choosing love and gratitude is how I stay aligned with who I want to be. They guide how I treat others, how I reflect on my own growth, and how I continue striving to become the best version of myself, one day at a time.
Communication
Critical Thinking
Adaptability
Ownership
Humility
Creativity
Curiosity
Empathy
Open to Product Design & UX/UI Design Roles
Or email me at iyadkhattab24@gmail.com
Hello there, I'm Iyad!👋
UX/UI Designer who designs buttons users want to click
U
X
/
U
I
D
e
s
i
g
n
e
r
w
h
o
d
e
s
i
g
n
s
b
u
t
t
o
n
s
u
s
e
r
s
w
a
n
t
t
o
c
l
i
c
k
"Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful." — John Maeda, The Laws of Simplicity
About

I'm a Lebanese-born, Michigan-based product designer with experience across automotive HMI, mobile, web, and physical services. I bring a stakeholder-first mentality to my work to make sure what I ship is accessible, inclusive, and trustworthy.
Portfolio
Design Projects



User Experience
Iterative Design
Interface Design
Product Design
Personas
User Testing
A/B Testing
Wireframing
Career
Engineering Documentation Technician
Nagel Precision Inc.
2026
-
Now
As an Engineering Documentation Technician, I organize and standardize technical documentation for precision manufacturing systems by diving into both engineering drawings and cross-functional requirements. Through BOM extraction, drawing annotation, and standards review, I uncovered inconsistencies and gaps, translating them into accurate, compliant documentation by shaping clear, standardized records that directly support production and customer needs.
UX/UI Design Consultant
Transforming Tools Together Lab
2026
-
Now
As a UX/UI Design consultant on MSU's Transforming Tools Together project, I helped reimagine the standard anxiety and depression screeners (PHQ-9/GAD-7) into an accessible experience built for and with autistic youth. I started with the research, analyzing 10 caregiver interviews and turning those findings into clear design decisions. From there, I built a Figma component library of 40+ reusable elements and designed a "companion system," an age-adaptive character that guides users through the tool, lowers cognitive load, and makes navigation feel intuitive. Grounded in universal design and co-design principles, the work delivers multimodal, one-question-at-a-time interactions that let each young person choose how they respond, turning a clinical form into something that meets users where they are.
UX Research Coordinator
MSU Writing Center | East Lansing, MI
2024
-
2025
As a UX Research Coordinator, I researched and refined the writing center experience of key stakeholders by diving into both qualitative and quantitative insights. Through interviews, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations, I uncovered user needs and pain points, translating them into actionable design improvements by shaping intuitive experiences that directly enhance engagement.
Experience Design Coordinator
MSU Writing Center | East Lansing, MI
2023
-
2024
As an Experience Design Coodinator, I created and refined workshop experiences that empower diverse learners. I tailored content to specific class and requester needs with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. By integrating UX principles into instructional design, I enhanced engagement and comprehension, ensuring sessions were both impactful and equitable.
Documentation Specialist
Güdel Inc. | Ann Arbor, MI
2023
-
2023
As a Documentation Specialist, I streamlined data management and internal processes to improve efficiency by analyzing performance data and contributed to system migration efforts. Along with that, I assisted the documentation team in streamlining technical content to enhance clarity and usability for diverse stakeholders.
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Framer
ProtoPie
Qualtrics
Miro
UserZoom
NVivo
Testimonials
Here's what my peers say about me
I've been fortunate to work alongside talented mentors, managers, and teammates throughout my career and studies. Their words below reflect the collaborations, lessons, and growth we've shared.
Iyad brought a strong user-centered approach as Writing Center Coordinator, leading assessment projects and turning data into real improvements. His talent for connecting data, user experience, and organizational change makes him well suited for UX, data analysis, and transformation roles.

Grace Pregent
Director at Michigan State University
Iyad brought exceptional initiative and creativity to his MA capstone, applying human-centered design thinking to re-envision the in-car infotainment experience through a rigorous end-to-end process. He grounded his work in user research while leaving room for genuine creative exploration — a designer who brings curiosity and strategic thinking in equal measure.

Jean Hardy
Assistant Professor at Michigan State University
Iyad blended creativity and drive to tackle open-ended challenges on my team. He took the initiative to map engineering issues during manufacturing and developed a matrix used to identify error trends and training needs for continuous improvement.

Will Diebel
Mechanical Engineering Manager at Creative Automation
Iyad was indispensable on our Operations Team at the MSU Writing Center — a fast learner who ramped up in under a week, a strong writer who co-led three major reports (40–60 pages each), and a flexible, reliable teammate who consistently jumped in where help was needed.

Rimma Arens
Student Services Coordinator at Grand Valley State University
Working with Iyad on our Growth Guidance project was a genuine learning journey. His clarity in writing and communicating ideas, paired with a real willingness to learn, made the collaboration especially meaningful.

Sneha Bang
UX Designer at Center for Internet Security
Iyad was excellent to work with on our UX research and design project Homeless Reach, bringing hard work and unique perspectives. He considers all angles and asks the right questions in both design and research, and his strong writing helped us present our content the right way.

Jesse Sanderson
UX Specialist at Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
Iyad brought a methodical, research-driven approach to our serious game project on electric circuit theory, ensuring design decisions were grounded in curriculum alignment and real classroom needs. He led stakeholder meetings with teachers and consistently steered the team toward clarity and shared direction.

Cherian Idicula
Lead Level Designer at Ethereal Studios
When I am not designing...





Travelling, Exploring, and Enjoying
Being immersed in diverse cultures and social systems has pushed me to look beyond my own perspective. I’ve learned to listen more carefully, question what’s taken for granted, and design with empathy at the core. To me, the best design meets people where they are, not the other way around.
Living, Playing, and Growing
Growing with my two dogs has taught me a lot about nonverbal communication, patience, and presence. They’re a grounding counterbalance to technical work and a daily reminder that empathy doesn’t always rely on words.










Staying Grounded
Choosing love and gratitude is how I stay aligned with who I want to be. They guide how I treat others, how I reflect on my own growth, and how I continue striving to become the best version of myself, one day at a time.
Communication
Critical Thinking
Adaptability
Ownership
Humility
Creativity
Curiosity
Empathy
Open to Product Design & UX/UI Design Roles
Or email me at iyadkhattab24@gmail.com