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Tarek Elfatairy

@tarekelfatairy

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I design human-centered product platforms, tools, and systems across UX, 3D, motion, and visual identity.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to shape products with depth—platforms, tools, systems, and experiences that require careful thinking, strong structure, and a human point of view.

I design products that fit thoughtfully into people’s lives, bringing together product design, UX systems, 3D, motion, and visual identity. I’m drawn to platforms, tools, and systems that need strong structure and a human point of view.

At Toptal, I create impactful solutions for clients across e-commerce, marketplaces, fitness, proptech, fintech, video streaming, web3, and printing services. At Saqaya, I led design for BrokerWise, a mortgage broker tool for navigating and comparing real-time deals.

I’ve also led Krowd9 from ideation to launch at OpennerVC, founded Zool for Flat-sharing, and co-founded by-play and YAK Design Studio. I bring strategic thinking, experimentation, and a belief that good design should feel clear, alive, and quietly meaningful.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Design Lead

Current

by-play

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Founded and leads by-play, an all-encompassing product design studio offering services in industrial, digital, and extended reality product design. Core philosophy centers on quality through quantity, driven by a playful and experimental approach.

Product Design Industrial Design Extended Reality Design Strategy

Current

Senior Product Designer

Current

Toptal

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Designs impactful and engaging solutions for clients across various industries including e-commerce, marketplaces, fitness, proptech, fintech, video streaming, web3, and printing services. Blends web design, motion graphics, and 3D design to bring clients' visions to life.

Web Design Motion Graphics 3D Design Product Design

Senior Product Designer

Saqaya

Nov 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years)

Led the design for BrokerWise, an advanced mortgage broker tool that enables brokers to efficiently navigate and compare real-time deals, ensuring they match the best options with clients' needs.

Product Design UX Design Prototyping

Senior Product Designer

Openner VC

Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 (9 months)

Collaborated with startups to transform ideas into successful tech companies by providing strategic guidance, conducting data analysis, and gathering user feedback. Led the development of Krowd9's product from ideation to launch.

Product Design Data Analysis User Research Strategic guidance

Founder & Partner

Zool for Flat-sharing

Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Founded Zool, a flat-sharing community focused on enhancing the living experience and promoting sustainable city life. Managed the entire stay duration, fostering a trusted and vibrant community for users.

Community Management Product Management

Designer & Partner

YAK Design Studio

May 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)

Co-founded YAK Design Studio, blending creativity with strategic thinking and using illustrations to bring stories to life. Played a key role in defining the studio's mission, culture, and core values.

Illustration Brand Identity Strategic Thinking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan

Specialization, Extended Reality

2022 - 2023

Extended Reality Specialization from the University of Michigan, completed from October 2022 to January 2023.

German University in Cairo

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

2013 - 2018

Activities and societies: Committee Head of the Architectural Association GUC; founded CloudStudio, a student-run design studio.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the German University in Cairo, completed from 2013 to 2018. Held leadership roles in student organizations and founded a student-run design studio.