I design fintech products where the hard part is the constraint, not the interface

System-Level Thinking

"I do not just design screens; I architect ecosystems. My focus is always on the underlying data structures, compliance requirements, and business logic that make complex platforms scalable and sustainable."

Cross-Functional Leadership

"From zero-to-one launches to massive enterprise deployments, I lead multidisciplinary teams—sometimes scaling up to 20+ developers and specialists—ensuring everyone is aligned on the product vision and ROI."

Measurable Business ROI

"Design strategy must directly drive bottom-line impact. I align product decisions with concrete business metrics—optimizing conversion rates, driving user retention, and maximizing operational efficiency across high-volume environments."

Regulatory & Compliance Precision

"Navigating complex financial regulations, open banking protocols, and strict security standards without sacrificing user experience. I design frictionless, compliant journeys that build trust and satisfy rigid audit requirements."

Engineering Alignment

"A design is only as good as its implementation. I bridge the gap between product strategy and engineering execution, establishing strict governance and tokenized design systems that accelerate development velocity."

System-Level Thinking

"I do not just design screens; I architect ecosystems. My focus is always on the underlying data structures, compliance requirements, and business logic that make complex platforms scalable and sustainable."

Cross-Functional Leadership

"From zero-to-one launches to massive enterprise deployments, I lead multidisciplinary teams—sometimes scaling up to 20+ developers and specialists—ensuring everyone is aligned on the product vision and ROI."

Measurable Business ROI

"Design strategy must directly drive bottom-line impact. I align product decisions with concrete business metrics—optimizing conversion rates, driving user retention, and maximizing operational efficiency across high-volume environments."

Regulatory & Compliance Precision

"Navigating complex financial regulations, open banking protocols, and strict security standards without sacrificing user experience. I design frictionless, compliant journeys that build trust and satisfy rigid audit requirements."

Engineering Alignment

"A design is only as good as its implementation. I bridge the gap between product strategy and engineering execution, establishing strict governance and tokenized design systems that accelerate development velocity."

System-Level Thinking

"I do not just design screens; I architect ecosystems. My focus is always on the underlying data structures, compliance requirements, and business logic that make complex platforms scalable and sustainable."

Cross-Functional Leadership

"From zero-to-one launches to massive enterprise deployments, I lead multidisciplinary teams—sometimes scaling up to 20+ developers and specialists—ensuring everyone is aligned on the product vision and ROI."

Measurable Business ROI

"Design strategy must directly drive bottom-line impact. I align product decisions with concrete business metrics—optimizing conversion rates, driving user retention, and maximizing operational efficiency across high-volume environments."

Regulatory & Compliance Precision

"Navigating complex financial regulations, open banking protocols, and strict security standards without sacrificing user experience. I design frictionless, compliant journeys that build trust and satisfy rigid audit requirements."

Engineering Alignment

"A design is only as good as its implementation. I bridge the gap between product strategy and engineering execution, establishing strict governance and tokenized design systems that accelerate development velocity."

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About Me

I create strategic and visually compelling digital experiences that balance function and aesthetics

I’m a product designer working in fintech and SaaS. Most of my work sits where regulation meets the interface — KYC, payments, multi-currency accounts — where the constraint is fixed and the job is making the compliant path the easy one. Whether it is architecting high-volume fintech platforms, mobile-first applications, or enterprise-grade SaaS environments, my approach combines technical scalability with a deep commitment to business ROI.

Over the years, I have led multidisciplinary teams—scaling up to 20+ developers and specialists—to bring ambitious zero-to-one products from initial market research to mass enterprise scale. I believe great product leadership goes beyond surface-level aesthetics: it requires strict component governance, regulatory precision, and a relentless focus on bridging the gap between product strategy and engineering execution.

Ahmed Karawia presenting Marjaneye at Aramco's General interface meeting
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My stacks

Framer

My primary environment for high-fidelity, interactive prototyping and deploying responsive web architecture.

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Tokens Studio

Managing semantic design tokens across multi-brand, multi-platform enterprise environments for flawless scalability.

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Figma

The foundation of my design ecosystems. Used for scalable UI architecture, complex logic, and interactive prototyping.

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Zeroheight

Centralized source of truth for enterprise design system documentation and seamless developer handoff.

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Amplitude

Mapping complex user journeys, analyzing behavioral data, and optimizing funnels to drive measurable business ROI.

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Jira

Orchestrating cross-functional agile workflows, backlogs, & bridging the gap between product strategy & engineering.

Framer

My primary environment for high-fidelity, interactive prototyping and deploying responsive web architecture.

TokensStudio Logo

Tokens Studio

Managing semantic design tokens across multi-brand, multi-platform enterprise environments for flawless scalability.

Figma Logo

Figma

The foundation of my design ecosystems. Used for scalable UI architecture, complex logic, and interactive prototyping.

Zeroheight logo

Zeroheight

Centralized source of truth for enterprise design system documentation and seamless developer handoff.

Amplitude logo

Amplitude

Mapping complex user journeys, analyzing behavioral data, and optimizing funnels to drive measurable business ROI.

Jira Logo

Jira

Orchestrating cross-functional agile workflows, backlogs, & bridging the gap between product strategy & engineering.

Framer

My primary environment for high-fidelity, interactive prototyping and deploying responsive web architecture.

TokensStudio Logo

Tokens Studio

Managing semantic design tokens across multi-brand, multi-platform enterprise environments for flawless scalability.

Figma Logo

Figma

The foundation of my design ecosystems. Used for scalable UI architecture, complex logic, and interactive prototyping.

Zeroheight logo

Zeroheight

Centralized source of truth for enterprise design system documentation and seamless developer handoff.

Amplitude logo

Amplitude

Mapping complex user journeys, analyzing behavioral data, and optimizing funnels to drive measurable business ROI.

Jira Logo

Jira

Orchestrating cross-functional agile workflows, backlogs, & bridging the gap between product strategy & engineering.

Experience

Where I’ve worked.

Available for senior roles

QualityCode SA — Product Designer & PM (2023 – Present)

Card-Y Holdings Inc. — Co-Founder, Product Design Consultant (2024 - Present)


  • 0-to-1 Fintech Ownership: Directed a 6-person cross-functional team of developers and researchers to launch a consumer-facing mobile fintech platform from the ground up.

  • Scale & Volume: Owned the roadmap and UX for international payments, virtual cards, and KYC workflows—driving growth to 40,000+ monthly active users and $1M+ in transaction volume.

  • Growth Metrics: Increased onboarding completion by 60% and monthly active users by 35% through behavioral data analysis and iterative UX research.

ZAAER SA — Senior UX/UI Designer, Team lead (2022 - 2023)

Zewail City of Science and Technology — Teaching Assistant & Curriculum Collaborator (2022)

Education, Engineering & AI Credentials

Available for senior roles

QualityCode SA — Product Designer & PM (2023 – Present)

Card-Y Holdings Inc. — Co-Founder, Product Design Consultant (2024 - Present)


  • 0-to-1 Fintech Ownership: Directed a 6-person cross-functional team of developers and researchers to launch a consumer-facing mobile fintech platform from the ground up.

  • Scale & Volume: Owned the roadmap and UX for international payments, virtual cards, and KYC workflows—driving growth to 40,000+ monthly active users and $1M+ in transaction volume.

  • Growth Metrics: Increased onboarding completion by 60% and monthly active users by 35% through behavioral data analysis and iterative UX research.

ZAAER SA — Senior UX/UI Designer, Team lead (2022 - 2023)

Zewail City of Science and Technology — Teaching Assistant & Curriculum Collaborator (2022)

Education, Engineering & AI Credentials

Available for senior product design roles

Let's get in touch

Let's discuss product Fintech, SaaS, regulatory UX, and measurable growth.

© Ahmed Karawia 2026

Available for senior product design roles

Let's get in touch

Let's discuss product Fintech, SaaS, regulatory UX, and measurable growth.

© Ahmed Karawia 2026

Available for senior product design roles

Let's get in touch

Let's discuss product Fintech, SaaS, regulatory UX, and measurable growth.

© Ahmed Karawia 2026