Designer, Engineer, Systems Thinker, Storyteller, and Artist

👋 Hello there! I'm Suleiman, a product designer with an engineering background, crafting thoughtful experiences, tools, and systems for over a decade. Along the way, I've also helped the teams I've worked with operate more efficiently, scale design practices, and bring more intention to how we build.

I care about polished experiences that connect with people, and the tools that help teams bring that craft to life. I'm drawn to complex problems that need clarity. I believe good design is clear, inclusive, and built to scale. Great design is simple, memorable, and brings joy.

Outside work, I mentor designers, share what I've learned through talks and writing, spend time painting, and lately, sim racing cars.

Suleiman Ali Shakir

Tools I currently use

Artwork

When I'm not designing or writing code, you'll find me enjoying digital, or sometimes traditional painting.