About Me

Rahaf Gouia

Digital Design Master’s Student | UX / CX Designer (Junior)

Master’s graduate in Digital Design with a multidisciplinary background in UX design, branding, product design, and user-centered thinking. Curious, detail-oriented, and impact-driven, I design intuitive and meaningful digital experiences by combining research, strategy, and creative problem-solving.

Strong collaborator with hands-on experience across UX research, interface design, design strategy, visual identity, and prototyping, with a passion for creating human-centered solutions that balance user needs and business goals.

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EDUCATION

Professional Master’s Degree in Digital Design

2026

École Supérieure des Sciences et Technologies du Design (ESSTED)


Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design

2024

École Supérieure des Sciences et Technologies du Design (ESSTED)


Technical Sciences Baccalaureate

2021

Lycée Carthage

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Co-Founder & Art Director

Slash Studio
2025 – Present

  • Co-founded the studio and defined its creative vision, artistic direction, and visual strategy.

  • Led art direction and visual storytelling for brand content, from concept development to shooting execution.

  • Directed professional photography productions (product, fashion, editorial) and coordinated multidisciplinary creative teams.

  • Delivered coherent, multi-platform content ecosystems (photos, videos, reels, guidelines) aligned with brand identity and commercial objectives.

SaaS Product Design Intern

Drivago
February - April 2026

  • Conducted UX research and behavioral analysis using Clarity, GA4, surveys, and user feedback to identify user pain points and support data-driven decisions.

  • Designed and optimized key features of the App scheduling module, including mobile experiences, personalized views, lesson progression, and bulk scheduling.

  • Collaborated with Product Owners and developers in an Agile environment to transform user needs and business objectives into feasible UX solutions.

  • Delivered user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and implementation-ready specifications for a complex B2B SaaS product.

Branding Design Intern

INSIGHT
Aug – Sep 2025

  • Led logo redesign and visual identity refresh, ensuring brand coherence across all touchpoints.

  • Developed brand assets and visual systems, aligned with updated brand guidelines.

  • Produced brand guidelines documentation to ensure consistency in future communications.

  • Designed social media content, brand presentations, and UI mini-mockups for digital platforms.

Product Design Intern

Studio Design | Maya Luxury
Jan – May 2024

  • Contributed to product ideation, 3D modeling, and prototyping for exhibition-ready concepts.

  • Designed graphic identities, catalogs, and promotional banners for product showcases.

  • Participated in exhibition management, including visitor experience and logistical coordination.

Educational & Sustainability Project Contributor

Uğur Okulları – Turkey Aug – Oct 2023

  • Designed educational spaces and learning activities aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Facilitated English workshops integrating sustainability themes.

  • Supported daily pedagogical activities and student engagement through interactive methods.

Founder & brand manager

Kima Dima Store
2020

  • Founded and managed an artisan brand, overseeing product design and brand strategy.

  • Designed and prototyped custom-made products, adapting user experience to client needs.

  • Managed end-to-end customer experience: social media, content creation, order tracking, packaging, and customer relations.

  • Built brand visibility through digital presence and storytelling.

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LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

OpenFab ESSTED

OpenFab ESSTED

OpenFab ESSTED

  • Member (2022)

  • Vice President (2024)

  • President (2025)

AMAVI Association – TACIR Program

2024

Active Member

AIESEC in Turkey

2024

Leadership development through international volunteer experience

Tunivisions Foundation

2018 – 2022

Event Manager

BIL Conference

2018

Organizing Committee Member

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

UX / UI Design Skills

  • User Research & Insights

  • UI Wireframing & Prototyping

  • User-Centered Design Process

  • Branding & Visual Identity Systems

  • Design Documentation & Process Mapping

Technical Tools

  • Figma (UI/UX, prototyping)

  • Framer (UI/UX, prototyping)

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Affinity

  • Blender (3D modeling)

  • Google Analytics

  • Microsoft Clarity

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Collaborative tools (Notion, Slack, Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace, etc.)

UX / UI Design Skills

  • User Research & Insights

  • UI Wireframing & Prototyping

  • User-Centered Design Process

  • Branding & Visual Identity Systems

  • Design Documentation & Process Mapping

Technical Tools

  • Figma (UI/UX, prototyping)

  • Framer (UI/UX, prototyping)

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Affinity

  • Blender (3D modeling)

  • Google Analytics

  • Microsoft Clarity

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Collaborative tools (Notion, Slack, Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace, etc.)

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Personal Branding

  • Digital Marketing

  • 3D Printing

  • Task & Workflow Management

LANGUAGES

  • Arabic – Native

  • French

  • English

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Personal Branding

  • Digital Marketing

  • 3D Printing

  • Task & Workflow Management

LANGUAGES

  • Arabic – Native

  • French

  • English

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