Hello ♡

Brand | UX/UI | Web Designer
I’m Nayla, 29 years old, born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. I grew up enjoying the country’s rich culture; the different neighborhoods engaged my love for architecture and design.
I studied and worked in architecture, however, my interest shifted to branding, storytelling, graphic, and UX/UI design, so I went to Milan to pursue a master’s degree in this field. I’m interested in designing brand identities and websites with intuitive experiences.
I fluently speak, write and read Arabic, French and English, and I have a B1 in Italian.
I'm currently in Beirut. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going on road trips and traveling. Most days you'll find me designing on Illustrator or Figma.

Nayla | نايلة
Female name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word [na'ila] meaning "the attainer," "the achiever," and "the go-getter." This name is a reflection of my personality, characterized by my passion for continuous learning, the belief that challenges and experiences are opportunities for growth, and my determination to become the designer I aspire to be.

Education

Sep 2021 - Dec 2023 | Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Master of Science in Communication Design
Graduated with a GPA of 108/110. Learned about different research methodologies to coordinate and control complex communication systems by using inter-media or transmedia forms of communication like interaction design, storytelling, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) design. Gained knowledge in building brand identities, services for multimedia publishing, web and mobile design. All projects were in groups which strengthened my team-work skills by working with colleagues from different backgrounds.
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 | Udemy.com - Online Course
Motion Design with Figma: Animations, UX/UI
Building interactions, animations and motion graphic for web and mobile app projects, using the latest practices in motion design, as well as user interface and user experience design (UI/UX).
Jan 2022 - May 2022 | Udemy.com - Online Course
Responsive Websites (HTML, CSS)
Planning, sketching, designing, building, testing, optimizing, and launching a responsive website using the fundamentals of modern and semantic HTML and CSS, and making it work on any device.
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Architecture
Graduated with Distinction with a GPA of 3.52/4 from the School of Architecture & Design (accredited by NAAB). Gained knowledge and skills in the theoretical and professional aspects of architectural design, concept development, and architectural drawings, by being exposed to current issues, complemented by a number of activities such as international studios where I got to travel to several countries in Europe.
Sep 1998 - Jun 2013 | Collège Protestant Français
French Baccalaureate - Part 2
Graduated with Distinction with a Specialization in Mathematics.

Experience

- Communication Design -

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 | Beirut, Lebanon
Graphic Design Intern | The Wonderful Bureau
Logo and brand identity development, design of social media posts and reels, mood boards for photoshoots.
Jun 2023 - Present | Italy - Lebanon
Designer | Co-Founder of Perfect Pear Studio
Perfect Pear is a Design Studio I started with my friend. We offer branding and web design services that include user research, mood boards, logo suites, color palettes, typography pairing, illustrations, patterns, brand guidelines, competitor analysis, user flow, site maps, wireframes, prototype, Webflow development, and a final published website.
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 | Milan, Italy
Graphic Design Intern | Energy & Strategy
Graphic design and content creation. Support the communication team in the design of presentations and reports. Redesign of the company's website by conducting user research, study of personas, flow maps, define a new map, the visual identity with assets, and high-fidelity prototype.

- Architecture -

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 | Virginia, USA
Freelance Architect | Renovation
House renovation, taking measures, documenting the existing through plans, sections, elevations 3D drawings and renders.
Sep 2019 - Feb 2021 | Beirut, Lebanon
Junior Architect | Spectrum Engineering Consultants
Concept development, execution (plans, sections, exterior and interior elevations) and 3D renderings of Hotels, Villas, Residential and Office buildings in Dakar (Senegal), Erbil (Iraq), Cyprus, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Abu Dhabi and Myenmar.
Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 | Beirut, Lebanon
Architect Intern | UN Habitat
Cultural Heritage Project, renovation of buildings in Saida and Tripoli by visiting the areas, collecting data, drawing the facades before and after rehabilitation. I was also part of the rebranding project of both cities, with concept development and logo design.
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 | Beirut, Lebanon
Architect Intern | Badih & Kantar Architects
Execution drawings of commercial and residential buildings, and designing customized furniture for different projects.