Banafsheh Zokai
About Banafsheh Zokai
Banafsheh Zokai is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in user interface design. She has worked at various companies, including Credit Karma and GuideSpark, and holds degrees in Computing Science and Interactive Arts and Technology from Simon Fraser University.
Work at Credit Karma
Banafsheh Zokai serves as a Senior Product Designer at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop intuitive interfaces that meet the needs of Credit Karma's diverse user base.
Education and Expertise
Banafsheh Zokai has a solid educational background in computing science and design. She studied at Simon Fraser University, earning a degree in Computing Science from 2003 to 2007, and later pursued a major in Interactive Arts and Technology from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she completed a Design Leadership program at Cooper Professional Education in 2015. Her studies at Langara College in Photography further complement her design skills.
Professional Background
Banafsheh Zokai has accumulated extensive experience in product design and user experience across various companies. She worked at GuideSpark as a Product Designer from 2014 to 2017 and then as a Senior Product Designer until 2019. Prior to that, she was a Global Communications Associate at SAP Business Objects in 2011 and a User Experience Design Specialist at SAP Labs from 2013 to 2014. She also gained experience as a Release Management Intern at HSBC Bank Canada in 2010.
Design Philosophy
Banafsheh Zokai emphasizes the importance of direct communication with users to inform her design process. She values understanding user stories and needs, which allows her to tackle design challenges effectively. Her passion lies in creating user interfaces that offer meaningful and straightforward experiences, ensuring that the end product resonates with users.