Elio Qoshi🇩🇪

About Elio Qoshi

Founder & UX Lead at Ura Design

I'm the founder of Ura Design, a design collective based in Germany and Albania. Before that I was a UX Designer at Canonical Ubuntu, the 3rd most used operating system globally.

I'm a bit of multi-disciplinary designer who decided to pursue a focus in UX, but I am confident with branding, UI design, technical writing and public speaking as well.

In the past, I have worked for various organizations in the Free Software and Internet Freedom space, including Mozilla, University of Michigan, The Tor Project and others. I also remember a time when I was active as a technical writer for SitePoint, covering over 90 articles related to design, open source and privacy-preserving technologies.

Expertise

Sessions with Elio Qoshi

• Introduction (30 min): Let's get to know each other. Ask me anything related to UX, self-employment or the organizations I worked with. We can determine what next steps would be recommended for you in your design career.
• Conquering Job Interviews (30 min): During my time at Canonical and Ura I interviewed over a hundred applicants and I am happy to share my learnings with you. In these mentorship sessions, gain the skills and confidence to answer challenging questions, demonstrate your expertise, and leave a lasting impression. We'll conduct mock interviews, provide personalized feedback, and equip you with effective interview techniques.
• Figma 101 (60 min): In these weekly sessions, immerse yourself in hands-on learning with Figma as we explore the 5 fundamentals of visual design. Discover the art of spacing, understand the logic behind visual hierarchy, explore typography essentials, and harness Figma's powerful features like auto layout. Finally, bring your ideas to life with quick and impressive prototypes. This practical experience will equip you with the skills to design visually captivating and user-friendly interfaces.

What mentees say

“I really enjoyed our conversation. Elio is a passionate professional who provided me with valuable insights and inspiration on advocating the value of UX in the open-source world. I highly recommend that fellow designers and open-source enthusiasts connect with Elio for an engaging discussion.”

“Elios expertise gave me actionable insights how to proceed further with the portfolio.”

“Working with Elio on ADPlist was outstanding. His expertise in UX, understanding of hiring process and actionable advice significantly boosted my job-hunting game. He is always insightful and supportive. Highly recommend!”