HI THERE! 👋
MY BACKGROUNDI'm Sahar, a UX leader & sensemaker with over a decade of experience in strategy, research, and design. I’m located in the DMV (aka the DC Metropolitan area).
I gravitate towards roles and projects that involve heavy sensemaking. I love it when I get the chance to focus on stakeholder management, alignment, roadmapping, streamlining processes, and defining team culture. Basically, anytime I get to be strategic and look at the big picture, I'm happy! In my current role, I focus on UX strategy program management and leadership.
My first-ever job was as a service designer & information architect at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. 🚀 During that time, I was also studying visual design & illustration in undergrad. Since then, I’ve worked in visual design, service design, information architecture, product strategy, and UX research across complex industries like aerospace, cybersecurity, logistics, manufacturing, etc.
MY FOCUSIf you’re looking to hire a leader to speak at an upcoming event, write a collaborative article, or be a guest on your podcast, you’ve come to the right place! 👉
UX & Product Leadership
Service Design
UX Strategy
UX Research
Relationship- & Community-building
Previously, I was a discussion leader for The Sensemakers Club, where I led monthly conversations on relationship-building and networking. You can find me speaking at various UX-related panels and conferences throughout the year, with organizations like AIGA, Makesensemess, Condens, Useberry, Ladies that UX DC, MICA, etc. In 2024, I launched Confetti Q&A with Tarryn Lambert, a platform hosting Q&A panels that address various topics in the UX field and tech industry. We hosted 3-4 free events a year for the tech community between 2024-2025!
In my free time, I'm writing a memoir (or two! 🤭✍️). I also really enjoy painting, illustration, weaving, linocut, etc. (See my art portfolio here!)
I love slipping Community or Fantasy High quotes into everyday conversation. Dropout is the best streaming service of all time and I will probably talk your ear off about it if given the chance. I have a soft spot for karaoke, cuddling with my tiny pup and chonky cat, video games, sci-fi/fantasy books, personal style and fashion, and both eating/cooking delicious food.
A born-and-raised crabby Marylander 🙋♀️🦀, I relocated back to the DC area after spending five years living in Brooklyn (which juuuust beats Seoul by a smidgen as my favorite city in the whole world). While living my best BK life, I frequently hosted guided food tours of my slice of the city (Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and a little Sunset Park and Gowanus to be exact).
