IA   ISHRAQ ASHTARIAN
Visual Designer User Experience Designer Interaction Designer  
Future Visual Designer at Google Creative Lab🤞
Found the Hidden  🤫 Phrase
The World Needs More Curious Minds Like Me!

What Skills I Showcase Here?
Creative Talents / Hands-on Approach from Concepts Through Iterative Design / Exploring the Emerging World of AI and its Potential Future/ UX Instincs / Interaction Design / Tackling Complex Challenges Using Visuals / Animation / Innovative Thinking / Passion for Technology, Art, and Culture


Projects
1.  HeartStone
2. Exert Platforms
3. Dissolution: Entwined Realities
4. Q-Uniform
5. Raccoonada


Tools
Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Blender 3D, Premiere Pro

About

Inspirations


 
User Persona 1

“I want to improve my tennis game and get in shape, but I need a training partner and a gym buddy.”



Jake is a busy professional who wants to stay fit and improve his tennis game. He's looking for a training partner who can help him with his tennis skills and, in return, he can offer to be a gym buddy and provide weightlifting advice.


Age: 23
Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration
Hometown: Kingston, ON
Family: Lives with roommates
Occupation: Marketing Analyst




Goal
  • Learn weightlifting techniques from a knowledgeable partner
  • Share his tennis skills with others
Frustrations
  • Difficulty finding a consistent training partner
  • Lack of access to affordable personal training
  • Limited opportunities to learn new sports skills


Problem StatementJake is a busy professional who is passionate about fitness and sports. He needs a convenient way to connect with like-minded individuals who can provide training and support without the high cost of personal training, so he can improve his fitness and achieve his athletic goals.




User Persona 2

"I love playing chess, but I can't find people to play with who are patient and understanding."



Sara is a passionate chess player who uses a wheelchair. She finds it difficult to participate in traditional chess clubs and tournaments due to accessibility issues. She’s looking for a platform to connect with other chess enthusiasts who are willing to play with her online or in person, and who are patient enough to accommodate her needs.

Age: 25
Education: Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Family: Lives with parents
Occupation: Online tutor




Goal
  • Find chess opponents who are patient and understanding
  • Learn new chess strategies and tactics
  • Join a supportive community of chess enthusiasts
Frustrations
  • Difficulty finding accessible chess clubs or tournaments
  • Limited opportunities to play chess with others
  • Challenges in finding opponents who are willing to accommodate her disability


Problem StatementSara is a dedicated chess player with a disability. She needs a platform to connect with a diverse community of patient and understanding chess players, so she can enjoy playing chess and improve her skills without facing accessibility barriers.