About

Diaa Asha

UX Designer. Medical Doctor. AI Builder.

Diaa Asha — UX Designer and Medical Doctor

My Story

From the clinic to the canvas

I started my career in medicine. Six years of medical school at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University taught me how to diagnose under uncertainty, communicate with empathy, and think in systems — skills that turned out to be directly transferable to product design.

The switch to UX wasn't a rejection of medicine. It was a recognition that I could help more people by designing better digital systems than by treating patients one at a time. Clinical precision, diagnostic thinking, and human empathy — these are the tools I bring to every product I touch.

Today I specialize in AI-native product design. I combine UX research, interaction design, and technical understanding to build products that are both intelligent and human-centered. From AI-powered family apps to developer tools to resume builders — I design for clarity, function, and real human needs.

Philosophy

Diagnose digital friction. Prescribe seamless interactions.

Good design is a diagnosis. You observe the symptoms (user friction), investigate root causes (research), form a hypothesis (design concept), and test the treatment (prototype and validate). This clinical approach cuts through opinion-driven design and anchors decisions in evidence.

I believe AI is not a replacement for human-centered thinking — it's a multiplier. The best AI products don't automate away the human. They amplify human judgment, reduce friction, and make systems that grow smarter with use.

Timeline

Journey so far

2022

Medical Degree (MD)

Graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Built a foundation in diagnostic thinking, empathy, and systems reasoning.

2024

UX Transition

Completed Yale psychology coursework. Began formal transition into UX design with focus on human-centered product thinking.

2025

Certifications & Skills

Google UX Design Professional Certificate, Microsoft Azure AI Essentials, GenAI for UX Designers, Figma Essential Training.

2026

Building & Shipping

Mira (AI family app), Resume Tailor (AI resume builder), Linkshot (Chrome extension). Active freelance UX work.

Tools

What I work with

Figma Framer Webflow Hotjar Notion Replit Cursor AI Claude Adobe Creative Cloud

Languages

Multilingual

Arabic Native
English Professional
Dutch Elementary
Russian Elementary
Ukrainian Elementary

Location

Amman, Jordan

Available for remote collaboration worldwide. Open to freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities.

Let's build something meaningful together

Whether you need a product designer, a UX partner, or someone who can think across design, medicine, and AI — I'd love to hear from you.