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

Productivity & Communication

Creative & Learning

SpotifyPerplexityPaper & pencilAnything I'm yet to learn

Hobbies

Beautiful view of Florence
Portrait study of Chadwick Boseman
Lake Tahoe scenery
Watercolor painting of Niagara Falls
Bridge in Venice
Starfire artwork
Honda Civic Type R in snowy conditions
Spider-Man character in snowy setting
The Vessel structure in New York City
Rocket artwork
Scenic Maine landscape
Wonder Woman 1984 artwork
San Francisco City
Watercolor painting of train tracks
Honda Civic Type R in spring conditions
Nightlife artwork

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