I am a software and user experience designer based in Orange County, CA, focusing on interaction design and software products. I design interactive systems by considering human-centered research and using design thinking and agile practices. I hold a Master’s Degree in Design from North Carolina State University.

My background in human-centered design has manifested in interaction design, design research, information architecture, and UX design. I merge these fields better to understand the connection between design and people’s needs. I am constantly intrigued by how design can positively change our lives and helps us better facilitate our decision-making process, especially as situations grow more complex.

For nearly ten years, I’ve created engaging and innovative experiences for users to interact with and thrive in collaborative and co-design conditions at cultural organizations, academic institutions, and enterprises.

I am a UX Design Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation®). Previously, I worked at ReadyForZero and Avant and designed multiple financial software and products, through which I learned more about data-driven design.

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UX & Product Design Readings

Sometimes my friends and colleagues ask me what user experience and product design books and articles they should read; here are a few of my favorite books that I’ve read and found inspiring. I usually share useful articles on my Twitter feed @pbshirazi. Feel free to come back here; I’ll update this page regularly.

Publication

Grapholio
Grapholio, published in 2012 by Rowzaneh Publication, this book features my selected graphic design works from 2001 to 2012.

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