Eslam Tawakol
About Eslam Tawakol
Eslam Tawakol is a Product Designer at HungerStation and Delivery Hero in Dubai, UAE, with extensive experience in UX design and a background in marketing.
Current Positions
Eslam Tawakol currently holds multiple roles as a Product Designer at HungerStation | هنقرستيشن and Delivery Hero, both based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In addition, he is a Co-founder and Local Leader at IxDA (Interaction Design Association) for the Dubai chapter. These positions reflect his extensive engagement in the product design and user experience domains in a competitive and fast-paced market.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Eslam Tawakol has a substantial background in user experience design, having worked at several prominent companies. He served as a User Experience Design Specialist at Almosafer and Seera Group from 2021 to 2022, and as a User Experience Designer at the same companies from 2019 to 2020, all located in Dubai. Before that, he undertook a freelance role as a UX/UI Designer at Sixth Frame from 2018 to 2019 and worked briefly as a Research and Usability Analyst at Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi) in 2018.
Founding and Leading IxDA Dubai Chapter
Eslam Tawakol co-founded and leads the Dubai chapter of IxDA (Interaction Design Association). This role underscores his commitment to advancing the field of interaction design and fostering a community of practitioners in Dubai. IxDA is a global network dedicated to the professional practice of interaction design, and Tawakol's involvement at the leadership level highlights his influence and dedication to the industry.
Educational Background in Marketing and UX Design
Eslam Tawakol's educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from both Loughborough University and The British University in Egypt, acquired from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his expertise by studying User Experience Design at CareerFoundry, where he received a Certificate in UX Design between 2016 and 2017. This academic foundation has equipped him with a combination of marketing insight and specialized UX design skills.
Skills and Tools in Product Design
Eslam Tawakol is skilled in various aspects of product design and user research, including competitive analysis, heuristic evaluation, and usability testing. He utilizes tools such as Quantum Metric, Proto.io, Miro, and Optimal Workshop for different stages of the UX process. Additionally, he is proficient in using Google Analytics for data analysis and research, and in creating user journey maps and user flows to improve digital user experiences.