Ayat Elamrawy smiling, resting her head on a stack of design and research books.

I'm a UX and product designer. I spent years teaching writing, illustrating, and designing surface patterns before I ever touched a wireframe — and that still influences how I work. I think about what an experience communicates and how it makes people feel: the language, tone, colors, typography, and imagery.

And I love listening to stories! I ran interviews where people teared up as they shared bits of themselves and their families — moments I still carry with me, both as a person and a designer.

Nice to meet you!

The Crossover Skillset

My background shaped how I think, not just what I design.

A snapshot of a lesson plan from my days as a teacher

Teacher →
The Facilitator

I learned clarity is kindness. Years of explaining complex concepts to students of different levels taught me how to break down ambiguity and create an inclusive experience in the classroom.

An image of an acrylic art of mine, with my hand and holding a pen showing in the upper right corner

Illustrator →
The Visual Storyteller

I learned to guide the eye. My background in art ensures that my designs aren't just functional; they use hierarchy, balance, and visual rhythm to lead users intuitively through a flow.

An image of a mocked up bedding set design by me

Surface Designer →
The Systems Thinker

I learned the power of the pattern. Creating seamless repeats requires an obsession with consistency and grids. I bring that same rigor to building scalable Design Systems where every component fits perfectly.

Favorite Things

  • Chopped up vegetables expressing cooking as a therapeutic tool for me

    Therapy

  • My black and white cat laying cutely on his back

    Non-human

  • An image of shoes as my favorite thing to buy

    Hoarding Hazard