I’m Samira Soltani, an AI Product Designer blending data-driven marketing insights with emerging technology to build products that scale.

I’m Samira Soltani, an AI Product Designer blending data-driven marketing insights with emerging technology to build products that scale.

I’m Samira Soltani, an AI Product Designer blending data-driven marketing insights with emerging technology to build products that scale.

BMO Credit: Redesigning for Clarity

Optimizing BMO’s credit card selection by transforming a high-friction layout into a transparent, decision-first experience.

PocketTax: Solving the Solopreneur’s Tax Gap

An AI-powered B2B2C platform designed to transform Canadian tax compliance from a yearly crisis into a seamless, year-round mobile habit.

Designed and prototyped a responsive, mobile-first Art Auction app, empowering art buyers to efficiently manage clients and track real-time bidding and winning lots.

Uber -Improving Package Delivery Security

Designing a system that introduces recipient account linking and a mandatory PIN to ensure delivery confirmation and enable direct follow-up support for package receivers.

AI Role-Playing for Usability Testing: A Budget-Conscious Exploration

To address budget constraints and explore innovative applications of AI in usability testing—moving beyond current uses like form creation or summary generation—I implemented an innovative AI role-playing method using Gemini.

BMO Credit: Redesigning for Clarity

Optimizing BMO’s credit card selection by transforming a high-friction layout into a transparent, decision-first experience.

PocketTax: Solving the Solopreneur’s Tax Gap

An AI-powered B2B2C platform designed to transform Canadian tax compliance from a yearly crisis into a seamless, year-round mobile habit.

Designed and prototyped a responsive, mobile-first Art Auction app, empowering art buyers to efficiently manage clients and track real-time bidding and winning lots.

Uber -Improving Package Delivery Security

Designing a system that introduces recipient account linking and a mandatory PIN to ensure delivery confirmation and enable direct follow-up support for package receivers.

AI Role-Playing for Usability Testing: A Budget-Conscious Exploration

To address budget constraints and explore innovative applications of AI in usability testing—moving beyond current uses like form creation or summary generation—I implemented an innovative AI role-playing method using Gemini.

BMO Credit: Redesigning for Clarity

Optimizing BMO’s credit card selection by transforming a high-friction layout into a transparent, decision-first experience.

PocketTax: Solving the Solopreneur’s Tax Gap

An AI-powered B2B2C platform designed to transform Canadian tax compliance from a yearly crisis into a seamless, year-round mobile habit.

Designed and prototyped a responsive, mobile-first Art Auction app, empowering art buyers to efficiently manage clients and track real-time bidding and winning lots.

Uber -Improving Package Delivery Security

Designing a system that introduces recipient account linking and a mandatory PIN to ensure delivery confirmation and enable direct follow-up support for package receivers.

AI Role-Playing for Usability Testing: A Budget-Conscious Exploration

To address budget constraints and explore innovative applications of AI in usability testing—moving beyond current uses like form creation or summary generation—I implemented an innovative AI role-playing method using Gemini.

Mini Projects

A series of mini projects exploring accessibility-first design, turning real user barriers into inclusive, usable solutions.

AltTexty is a straightforward platform designed to produce high-quality metadata for various platforms.

WayFinder allows users to stop worrying about the map and focus on their destination. It provides a "zero-friction" onboarding experience where users can set their starting point by simply snapping a photo of a nearby store, using their voice, or searching the directory.

The app uses the camera to understand the artwork and narrates the art work based on the selected persona (e.g. Formal art historian). The AI persona guide explains the artwork and provides additional interesting facts on the piece.

Mini Projects

A series of mini projects exploring accessibility-first design, turning real user barriers into inclusive, usable solutions.

AltTexty is a straightforward platform designed to produce high-quality metadata for various platforms.

WayFinder allows users to stop worrying about the map and focus on their destination. It provides a "zero-friction" onboarding experience where users can set their starting point by simply snapping a photo of a nearby store, using their voice, or searching the directory.

The app uses the camera to understand the artwork and narrates the art work based on the selected persona (e.g. Formal art historian). The AI persona guide explains the artwork and provides additional interesting facts on the piece.

Mini Projects

A series of mini projects exploring accessibility-first design, turning real user barriers into inclusive, usable solutions.

AltTexty is a straightforward platform designed to produce high-quality metadata for various platforms.

WayFinder allows users to stop worrying about the map and focus on their destination. It provides a "zero-friction" onboarding experience where users can set their starting point by simply snapping a photo of a nearby store, using their voice, or searching the directory.

The app uses the camera to understand the artwork and narrates the art work based on the selected persona (e.g. Formal art historian). The AI persona guide explains the artwork and provides additional interesting facts on the piece.

Who I Am: The Strategic Designer

I’m a designer and researcher who loves figuring out how people connect with technology. My career has moved through many different fields—from the media industry, where I managed projects like a Product Owner, to the world of VR.

These experiences taught me to always ask "why" and "how" before I start building, making sure a solution is actually necessary.

Right now, I’m helping small businesses grow their digital presence while experimenting with how AI can change the way we design products. I’m testing which traditional design steps still work and which ones we can improve for the future.

I’m looking for my next UX/Product Design project where I can use my mix of research and strategy to solve real problems.

Let’s connect!

Professional Development Certificate

Professional Development

Google UX Design Specialization
Google UX Design Specialization

Google

Google

The Ultimate Figma Masterclass
The Ultimate Figma Masterclass

Designership

Designership

UX Design for Virtual Reality
UX Design for Virtual Reality

Interaction Design Foundation

Interaction Design Foundation

Technical and Software Skills

Prototyping & Wireframing

Figma, Figma Make, Bolt, Base44, Cursor, Lovable, Relume, AI Elementor

Visual Design

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, basic knowledge of typography and color theory

Information Architecture (IA)

Card Sorting, Tree Testing, Site Mapping

Content Management System (CMS)

WIX, Framer, WordPress, Shopify, Contentful

AI Prototyping Tools

Experience with prompt engineering in generative AI tools: Bolt, Base44, Cursor, Figma Make, Figma Site, Elementor AI, Relume and Lovable

Design Systems

Creation, Maintenance, and Application of Component Libraries

Front-End Awareness

HTML, CSS, and component hand-off principles (for developer collaboration)

Accessibility

WCAG Guidelines, inclusive design principles, auditing tools

Quantitative Methods

Survey Design (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), A/B Testing Fundamentals, Data Analysis (basic Excel/Sheets)

Analysis & Synthesis

Affinity Mapping, Journey Mapping, Persona Creation, Heuristic Evaluation

Qualitative Methods

User Interviews (User Testing, User Interviews), Contextual Inquiry, Moderated/Unmoderated Usability Testing

Reporting

Research Planning, Presentation of Findings, Stakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

System-Level Thinking

The ability to see beyond a single screen or feature to understand the entire product ecosystem and business impact.

Curiosity & Learning

A continuous drive to learn new technologies (like AI/XR) and methodologies.

Bias Towards Action

Prototyping quickly and iteratively to test assumptions and reduce risk.

Active Listening

Understanding user needs and synthesizing complex feedback from teammates.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Thriving in ambiguous environments and adjusting to shifting project requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Working effectively with Product Managers, Engineers, and Marketing teams.

Design Critique

Providing and receiving constructive feedback effectively.

User Advocacy

Championing the needs of the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Stakeholder Management

Presenting design rationale, gathering feedback, and managing expectations.

Reach Out with Your Questions!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Reach Out with Your Questions!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Reach Out with Your Questions!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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