Khaled. Almomani

Portfolio

Projects & Applied Work

Real-world impact through research, design practice, and experimental initiatives.

academic

HCD Model for Educational Environments

PhD research developing a comprehensive human-centered design model specifically adapted for educational settings, validated through applied projects at Ural Federal University.

Approach: Empathy mapping, stakeholder interviews, iterative prototyping, longitudinal studies
Outcome: Novel educational design framework adopted in university curriculum development
ResearchHCDEducation
academic

Design Thinking Digital Platform

Interactive web platform guiding design students through five phases of design thinking with structured tools, reflections, and teacher feedback systems.

Approach: User research, iterative development, student co-design, usability testing
Outcome: Active platform used by students at UrFU for project-based learning
EdTechUX/UIPlatform
academic

UX/UI Textbook with AI Integration

Co-authored comprehensive textbook on computer technologies in design, integrating AI tools with Human-Centered Design methodology for design education.

Approach: Literature review, pedagogical design, student testing, iterative refinement
Outcome: Published by UrFU Press (2026), 92 pages, used in 2 university programs
PublicationAIEducation
professional

TWIN AI — AI-Driven User Experience

Designed AI-powered user interfaces and experiences for an innovative technology startup, creating intuitive interactions between users and artificial intelligence systems.

Approach: User research, rapid prototyping, A/B testing, AI interaction design
Outcome: Launched product features improving user engagement and satisfaction
AIUXStartup
professional

Strategic Design Consulting

Design strategy and consulting across multiple creative agencies (RuOpt, Style it, Mi Design), providing brand development, UX strategy, and creative direction.

Approach: Brand audits, competitive analysis, design systems, stakeholder workshops
Outcome: Successful brand identities and design strategies for diverse client portfolios
StrategyBrandingConsulting
experimental

Visual Thinking Masterclass

"Thinking in Images" (Думать образами) — an interactive 2-hour masterclass developing creative visual thinking through hands-on exercises: expressive lines, typographic expression, object transformation, and rapid ideation.

Approach: Experiential learning, creative confidence building, collaborative exercises
Outcome: Students develop foundational creative skills and discover visual thinking abilities
WorkshopCreativityVisual Thinking
experimental

Design Union — Community Initiative

Co-founded and developed the Design Union concept — a collaborative platform connecting design practitioners, researchers, and students for cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange.

Approach: Community design, stakeholder engagement, event design
Outcome: Active community fostering design discourse and collaboration
CommunityDesignCollaboration