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ZAIN AHMAD

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UX/UI Designer & Multimedia SpecialistDeveloper by day, Animator by Night

Computer Science @ University of Guelph

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PROTOTYPING UX DESIGN UI DESIGN WEB DEVELOPMENT 3D ANIMATION MOTION GRAPHICS VISUAL EFFECTS VIDEO EDITING

PROJECT SHOWCASE

A selection of some of my recent design and development projects, from concept to production.

MindMesh Thumbnail View Project ↗

AI-powered visual study tool that transforms course material into an interactive knowledge graph. Navigate from courses to units to concepts via intuitive visual node pathways/connections, with AI-generated summaries and deep-dive explanations.

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MindMesh

GDSC Hacks 2026

ReactReact FlowGemini APIHackathon
KKC Classroom Thumbnail Coming Soon

Comprehensive UI/UX mockup for an Ed-tech start-up, designed and prototyped in Figma. Features a modern dashboard, interactive classroom management tools, and a responsive design system tailored for both students and educators.

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KKC Classroom

Fintech Dashboard

Next.jsFigmaUX/UIInternship
G.SKILL Thumbnail View Project ↗

Product showcase for Trident Z RGB RAM featuring Three.js 3D rendering, dynamic lighting effects, and responsive product design.

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G.SKILL

Trident Z RGB

Three.js3DProduct Design
Montolizer Thumbnail View Project ↗

A co-developed Blender extension leveraging Python point grids to procedurally voxelize meshes, volumes, and complex simulations into LEGO bricks inspired by Animal Logic's 'The LEGO Movie'. visualization.

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Montolizer

Blender Addon

PythonBlenderProcedural GenerationLEGO
GPYOU Thumbnail
Best UI Award
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3D Graphics Card recommender. Won Best UI at GDSC Hacks 2025 with a clean, intuitive interface powered by Gemini API.

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GPYOU

Best UI @ GDSC Hacks 2025

Gemini APIUX/UIHackathon
AirPods 4 Thumbnail View Project ↗

Interactive 3D product showcase built with Three.js and WebGL. Features dynamic scroll animations and a detailed 3D Airpods 4 model built in Blender.

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AIRPODS 4

Product Showcase

Three.jsWebGLUI Design
Featured Case Study ThreeJS Product Visualizer

AIRPODS FOUR

An interactive, Apple-inspired 3D product landing page featuring AirPods 4, built to explore high-quality WebGL rendering and modern product storytelling on the web.

StackFigma | Blender | ThreeJS | HTML/CSS | JavaScript

PERFORMANCE

A custom preloader handles the heavy lifting before the scene is rendered. Three.js assets, PBR textures, and the 3D model all load silently behind a minimal Apple-style progress indicator. Once ready, the loader fades out and the scene drops in cleanly, with no layout shift or flash of unstyled content.

PRODUCT STORYTELLING

The hero drops you straight into the product with a real-time Three.js model lit with physically-based materials, paired with a clean typographic hierarchy lifted from Apple's own product language. Three contextual CTAs let users learn, buy, or explore features without committing to a single path, keeping the experience non-prescriptive and exploration-friendly.

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

Pricing is surfaced at the natural end of the scroll journey, after the product has made its case. Both SKUs (ANC and non-ANC) are presented side-by-side with clear hierarchy so users can self-select without friction. A disclaimer grounds the concept page in transparency, keeping the experience honest about its independent nature.

FEATURE STORYTELLING

Each feature section pairs a real-world device mockup with focused copy; making abstract capabilities feel tangible. The Auto Sync screen shows an actual AirPods pairing UI inside an iPhone frame, grounding the feature in a familiar context rather than a generic illustration. Scroll-triggered entrance animations time each reveal to the user's reading pace.

DARK MODE & ANNOTATIONS

A full dark mode variant ships with a single toggle, inverting the palette while preserving contrast ratios and 3D model legibility under changed ambient lighting conditions. Interactive feature annotation pins surface spec details directly on the model with a deliberate design choice to keep users anchored to the product rather than reading a separate spec table.

UX

KKC CLASSROOM

Platform Redesign

Led complete platform redesign for an ed tech company. Designed responsive prototypes in Figma, implemented with Next.js & TailwindCSS.

Next.jsFigmaTailwindCSS
App Developer — June 2025 to Jan 2026
KKC Login KKC Main Page KKC Navigation KKC Exams KKC Quiz KKC Settings KKC Login KKC Main Page KKC Navigation KKC Exams KKC Quiz KKC Settings

CREATIVE WORK

RIFTCG

3D Animation • Motion Graphics • Video Editing • Visual Effects

With a decade of experience in editing and motion graphics, I bring cinematic quality to every project. From 3D logo animations to full campaign productions, content that captures attention.

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ABOUT

THE PERSON

BEHIND THE

PIXELS.

I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Guelph with an area of emphasis in User Experience.

I design and develop interfaces that feel effortless, caring deeply about clarity, accessibility, and thoughtful design. My project GPYOU earned Best UI at GDSC Hacks 2025.

Outside of UX, I run RiftCG, a creative brand where I produce 3D animations, motion graphics, and video content. With over a decade of editing experience, I bring cinematic thinking to every interface I design.

Design
FigmaPhotoshopIllustrator
Dev
Next.jsThree.jsTailwindCSS
Languages
JavaScriptHTML/CSSPythonJavaCJavaScriptR
Creative
FigmaBlenderSketchUpHandBrakeNuke CompositingAdobe Creative Suite

Me!

Ottawa, ON

Experience

Sep 2025 — Feb 2026
UX Engineer
KKC Classroom

Full platform redesign. Figma prototypes, responsive UX, Next.js & TailwindCSS.

Oct 2024 — May 2025
Multimedia Specialist
KKC Classroom

30+ course videos. 3D intro/outro. Sound design & color grading.

Contract
Multimedia Specialist
National Proms

50+ promotional videos. 3D logo animations. Social media campaigns.

Education

2024 — 2028
B.Comp in Computer Science
University of Guelph

Area of Emphasis in User Experience

KIND WORDS

From collaborators and clients who have experienced the work firsthand

"Zain was the driving force behind GPYOU's standout design. His creativity, attention to detail, and ability to turn ideas into a polished user experience played a huge role in us winning the Best UI Award."

Zaryan Syed
GDSC Hacks Team Zaryan Syed

"Zain brought both creativity and technical skill to KKC Classroom. From editing our course content to redesigning our platform's UI/UX, he consistently delivered polished, high-quality work that elevated our brand and user experience."

Ammar Khan
KKC Classroom Ammar Khan

"Working with Zain on GPYOU was amazing, he is really engaging and fun to work with, and his design skills are the biggest reason we were able to win Best UI Award"

Ahmed Alttaee
GDSC Hacks Team Ahmed Alttaee

"Zain has been reliable, creative, and professional from day one. From his co-op placement to becoming a Multimedia Specialist, his video work and 3D animations consistently strengthened our campaigns and brand presence."

Jordan St. Jacques
National Proms Jordan St. Jacques

"Zain created a promotional video for SellStatic that was polished, engaging, and perfectly aligned with our vision. His creativity, fast turnaround, and professionalism made the entire process smooth and impressive."

Imam Khalid
SellStatic Imam Khalid

LET'S BUILD

SOMETHING

INCREDIBLE.

Open to UX/UI design roles, freelance projects, and creative collaborations

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