About

A researcher who designs, and a designer who never stops asking "how do we know."

Hamed Abdulsalam presenting user research findings

A Letter to My Next Team

The best products aren't built from assumptions: they're built from evidence.

Over the past seven years, I've turned research into outcomes organizations can measure: $5M+ in business value, 10M+ users reached, and an HR platform supporting 2,000+ staff made accessible. I've done this across nonprofits, enterprise software, startups, fintech, and now NSF-funded science gateways at SGX3 while pursuing a PhD in Technology at Purdue.

What I bring isn't just research: it's clarity. I ask the questions that matter, uncover what's true, and help teams build with confidence. Accessibility isn't a checklist to me; it's part of building products that work for everyone.

Increasingly, I don't stop at insights. I use AI-assisted development to turn research into prototypes and working solutions, helping teams move from ideas to validation faster.

Outside of work, I lead a 300+ member Charity UX Network community and have mentored more than 200 designers into their first UX roles because I believe the best teams are built by helping others grow.

If we work together, my goal is simple: leave the product better than I found it, and leave the team stronger, too.

Hamed

Education

In progress · expected 2030

PhD Candidate, Technology

Purdue University

2023

MSc, User Experience Design

Birmingham City University

Certifications & ongoing learning

2023

Accessibility Fundamentals, Digital Accessibility, Disability and Accessibility

Microsoft

2025

Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide

Interaction Design Foundation

2025

User Research: Methods and Best Practices

Interaction Design Foundation

2025

AI for Designers

Interaction Design Foundation

2025

Product Management

Pendo x Mind the Product

Where I am

Based in the USA 🇺🇸. Open to remote work and relocation for the right UX Research or Product Design role.