Farshad Sadri🇦🇪

Founder & Design Director at DashSquid

About Farshad Sadri

Founder & Design Director at DashSquid

I am well-equipped to guide emerging designers by drawing on my extensive background and comprehensive skill set. I try to emphasize on nurturing creative thought processes, fostering effective teamwork, and instilling strategic design principles. If you're seeking a mentor who combines technical skills with creative finesse, I'm here to offer insights and support for your design aspirations.

I'm the proud Lead Product Designer at Solution Foundation. With an unwavering passion for creating functional products and breathing life into brands, my journey in this dynamic field spans an impressive 25-year trajectory.

Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of steering design and creative teams, contributing significantly to my deep-rooted understanding of effective teamwork and strategic design thinking. These experiences have shaped my mentorship journey, infusing it with insights gained from being both a seasoned product designer and a leader.

My professional voyage has traversed diverse creative domains, from shaping impactful user experiences and establishing resilient brands to crafting intricate product design strategies and formulating robust design systems.

Expertise

DesignProductProduct DesignUX DesignUI/ Visual DesignBranding and Identity DesignCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganisation skillsPresentation skillsLeadershipProject management

Sessions with Farshad Sadri

Mentorship (55 min): General mentorship is crucial in fostering personal and professional growth by providing individuals with guidance, support, and encouragement along their journey.
Navigating the AI Transition (Shift Your Value) (60 min): Shift Your Design Value from Pixel Execution to AI Direction Generative AI is commoditizing manual UI production. To stay ahead, designers must shift from tactical execution to strategic direction. This 4-session pro bono mentorship helps you reposition your role and upgrade your workflow through direct feedback and actionable deliverables. Why I Offer This Series With 25 years in design leadership, I offer this series to help designers thrive in an AI-driven industry, requiring only dedication and completed milestone assignments. The 4-Week Roadmap - Session 1: Automation Audit & Gap Analysis Activity: Map your workflow to highlight key human skills like judgment and systems thinking. Outcome: A High-Leverage Skills Matrix. - Session 2: Directing AI Workflows Activity: Partner with AI for problem framing and synthesis while keeping control. Outcome: A product challenge reframed with AI. - Session 3: Portfolio & Narrative Alignment Activity: Refactor case studies to emphasize strategic judgment and business impact. Outcome: A restructured, high-level case study. - Session 4: Refined Outcomes & Trajectory Activity: Finalize your positioning deck and pressure-test your pitch. Outcome: A complete positioning pitch deck.

What mentees say

“He pointed out issues that were very helpful to me and made the path clearer for me.”
Faezeh rasai, Product Designer at Behsazan Mellat

“It is imperative to seek an experienced mentor with the wisdom and knowledge to guide you and advise you on the best steps to take. I really thank you, for your quality time.”
Athena Gh, Graphic Designer at Freelancer

“Had an amazing session with Farshad Sadri! He answered all my questions in detail. He was very patient, and truly invested in helping me grow.”
Abdul Baseer, UI/UX Designer at Codebuddy Pvt. Ltd.