Shiva Shirdel
Shiva Shirdel
Hi, I'm Shiva: An interactive UX researcher & designer from Canada.
I create intuitive digital products and user-centered designs, blending research and creativity to craft seamless experiences that drives impact.
Work
Manifesto
Keep studying
Study visual trends and technological changes, and follow your industry leaders to keep up with new developments. Read relevant articles regularly and build yourself a pool of great inspiration.
Do your research
First understand your clients business model then understand its users. What are the pain points users have and how can you solve them, while pushing company’s business goals.​
Learn from the best
Benchmarking is a must for every product or project as it helps finding best practices and getting inspired. But don´t just copy your heroes. Find your own way and tell your own story!
Keep it simple
Don´t trust just yourself
Think holistically
Simplicity is a hard work, but it pays off. Keep it as simple and intuitive as possible and find unique, unexpected solutions for your problems. The best interface is one you don´t notice.
Prototyping and user-testing is important to proof your designs and test them under almost real conditions. Listen to people. Don´t stick to features you like, if they don't get them.
Design sustainable and keep the brand in mind. Work with design systems, layout grids and pattern libraries to guarantee consistency and an easy design handoff to development teams.