Mohamed Auf, Experience Design Executive

I do whatever is required to win. Strategy is useless if it doesn't ship. I clear the obstacles, handle the friction, and do the heavy lifting to ensure the work survives reality.

I bet on people, not control. Scale dies under micromanagement. I hire adults and give them the autonomy to own their decisions, make their mistakes, and claim the victory.

I bring the energy. Hard work should be fun. I ensure we find joy in the chaos, because a team that actually loves the journey builds a product that feels alive.

Awards
Wins

6+

Built Teams

10+

International Awards

5+

Woven design languas

70+

Crafted projcts

30+

Happy key accounts

Waris Misbah

Mohammad marries innovative design with function, enriching user experiences and uplifting design standards with genuine passion and expertise.

Waris Misbah
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Sivakumar Seshadri

Mohammed’s leadership in establishing Tawuniya Digital Hub was impactful, paving the way for inspiring customer journeys and experiences.

Sivakumar Seshadri
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Prashant Dixit

Leading with effortless finesse, Moha turns challenges into victories, evolving from a sharp designer to a cherished, impactful design leader.

Prashant Dixit
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Sulaiman Al-Faifi

Exceeding expectations, Mohammad combines harmonious work with out-of-the-box thinking and superb leadership in design initiatives.

Sulaiman Al-Faifi
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Abdallah Alemran

Mohamed artfully simplifies complex ideas into appealing designs, presenting them with a compelling, straightforward allure.

Abdallah Alemran
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Moayad Taibah

Mohammed masterfully navigates innovative solutions, aligning delightful user experiences with precise market and business necessities.

Moayad Taibah
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Mahmoud Abdulrahman

Transforming and ascending through HUED’s ranks, Mohamed blends potent design intuition with a ceaseless drive for learning and growth.

Mahmoud Abdulrahman
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Karim AbdelKader

A manager and creator, Mohamed consistently delivers on deadlines, fosters team harmony, and ensures every design mission is a success.

Karim AbdelKader
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Alina Achiricioaei

Mohamed orchestrates large-scale projects with adept agility, turning challenges into success stories and significantly boosting market trust.

Alina Achiricioaei
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Hatem Amin

An invaluable asset, Mohamed infuses creativity and innovation into product design, always delivering beyond expectations with wit and wisdom.

Hatem Amin
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The
Thrill

2008 — 2012

Cairo, Egypt

Founder & Designer

  • Founded a multidisciplinary creative studio delivering web, digital marketing, and media production services.
  • Produced exclusive training and educational content in partnership with platforms like Ideal Designer.

2012 — 2013

New Damietta, Egypt

UX Team Lead

  • Built and led a 12-person team, launching three product lines and quadrupling company profits.
  • Led the development of Delight WP, a WordPress-based framework that enabled the later creation of Community Legend - a plugin and theme set adopted by 2,500+ customers, including websites and content platforms.

2013 — 2014

Cairo, Egypt

UX/UI Designer

  • Designed digital experiences for leading platforms, including Filgoal, Fanta, Almasry Alyoum, and Contact Cars.
  • Created the interactive platform for the Fanta Gaming Championship, the first of its kind, launched in Egypt.

2014 — 2015

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Product Designer

  • Led the design of next-generation product interfaces in collaboration with Elm and other governmental entities.
  • Redesigned the Absher Self-Service Machines to enhance usability and accessibility.
  • Launched Zaheeb, the most popular real estate platform in Saudi Arabia.
  • Developed the first Saudi-local digital screens and network management platform, enabling organizations such as the Grand Mosque of Mecca and several universities to design and manage their digital signage without code.
  • Launched Hudoor, the first Saudi HR platform supporting digital transformation in workforce management.

2015 — 2015

Cairo, Egypt

Product Design Lead & Co-Founder

  • Oversaw the launch of a fully remote edtech studio and built a design and development team across five locations, increasing product valuation by 5x.
  • - Launched Basamat Mbt3th, a platform recognized with the King Khalid Foundation Award for social impact.

2015 — 2017

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Product Design Lead

  • Delivered award-winning products, such as Wateen (King Khalid Foundation Award), Shawarmer, Sadad Pay, and Zad by 91st, while building a UX methodology and managing cross-functional design and development teams.

2017 — 2021

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Manager - Design Studio and Digital/Product

  • Directed full-cycle design and product engagements, from discovery and ideation to strategy, delivery, and post-launch optimization.
  • Led proposal development and scoping sessions to align client needs with innovative service offerings.
  • Built and managed cross-functional teams, defined project goals, and oversaw planning, onboarding, and execution.
  • Conducted primary research, usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and strategy workshops — often in lean or resource-limited settings.
  • Reviewed and validated UX deliverables including research reports, wireframes, mockups, and conceptual models.
  • Spearheaded the company’s transition to remote operations during COVID-19, doubling the design team from 16 to 32.
  • Helped expand HUED’s service offerings and client base, contributing to a measurable increase in reach and user impact.
  • Drove innovation in internal tools, processes, and design methodologies to support scalability and creative excellence.

2021 — 2021

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Head Of User Experience

  • Established the Ministry of Education’s first in-house experience design team and innovation lab from scratch.
  • Assessed current-state UX across platforms and developed a scalable strategy to drive digital transformation for national education stakeholders.
  • Established Basar, the second official governmental design language, for MoE and TETCO in-house teams.
  • Led the team in delivering key initiatives, including Safeer, School Transportation, the Student Smart Bracelet, the KSA Scholarship Platform, MoE CRM, and the Support Portal.
  • Contributed in developing and implementing the national 2030 Experience Strategy and roadmap aligned with Vision 2030.
  • Spearheaded the launch of the MoE Unified Portal / Alpha, delivering an integrated platform for multiple user groups.
  • Directed design and delivery of national edtech products used across educational sectors.
  • Conducted UX research and usability testing to inform product decision-making and prioritize enhancements.
  • Recruited and structured a high-performing UX team, defining roles, responsibilities, and operational workflows.

2021 — 2022

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Experience Consulting Manager, Digital Services

  • Explored strategic consulting with one of the Big Four to expand exposure to cross-sector transformation work.
  • Provided design leadership across digital experience initiatives as part of the Digital Services team.
  • Helped scale the team locally and established the foundational structure for the local design chapter.

2022 — 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Head of Digital Experience Excellence / Director

  • Built and led the Digital Experience Excellence (DXE), aligning design, CX, and innovation with business goals.
  • Developed and let centralized and remote teams across KSA and Egypt, scaling to 15+ cross-functional members across UX/UI design, research, digital CX, measuring, and product, exceeding KPIs for three consecutive years.
  • Directed end-to-end digital platform transformation, including full redesigns of web and mobile experiences, unifying design language, and enhancing usability and accessibility.
  • Achieved 20x growth in key experience metrics, including CSAT, mobile app downloads, and digital sales, contributing to SAR 1+ billion in digital revenue and over 45% market share in KSA.
  • Revamped user journeys and built insights-driven journey maps and service blueprints to optimize engagement.
  • Built strong internal trust and visibility with C-level leadership, consistently earning consistent top-tier performance ratings (4/5 and 5/5) for delivering high-impact concepts and go-lives.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders across Technology, Marketing, and Customer Operations to ensure alignment on priorities, roadmaps, and performance goals.
  • Positioned DXE as a strategic partner across the organization, influencing investment in human-centered design and Agile delivery methods that facilitated the delivery of 250 digital projects.
  • Secured 15+ global and regional awards for experience innovation and performance, including GBO, Gartner, Asian Experience Award, and The Digital Banker.
  • Earned Webby Honoree recognition for Best User Experience in Productivity, Financial Services & Banking for the Tawuniya Super App—one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades in digital innovation and UX.

2024 — Present

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Director — Design & IX Studio

  • Lead the strategic vision and full operations of Deurs’ Design & Intelligent Experience (IX) Studio, overseeing experience strategy, business development, and R&D.
  • Design new service offerings and business models that extend beyond traditional design delivery, leveraging data-driven insights, AI, and behavioral economics to embed innovation into client operations.
  • Deliver personalized, human-centered experiences that foster lasting connections between people and brands.
  • Oversee a multidisciplinary team blending creative, strategic, and technical talent to drive transformation across public and private ecosystems.

Allah loves to see one man's job at level of itqan.

Prophet Muhammed ﷺ