Hired By
YC Combinator
Hello! I’m Ribal, UI/UX - Product Designer, Based in Dubai
8+ years of experience designing digital products that scale, from MVPs to platforms used by thousands.
tapit.
Ribal Sh.
Creating experiences that matter!
Designing Products That Scale
Designing Products That Scale
Designing Products That Scale
Designing Products That Scale
From MVPs to platforms generating millions, I help founders turn ideas into experiences users love—without losing sight of business goals.
Fintect
Foodtech
Foodtech
Foodtech
Ecommerce
Ribal Sh.
Designing for Growth
Every project is an opportunity to solve real problems, empower users, and drive measurable business results.
Designing for Growth
Every project is an opportunity to solve real problems, empower users, and drive measurable business results.
Designing for Growth
Every project is an opportunity to solve real problems, empower users, and drive measurable business results.
Designing for Growth
Every project is an opportunity to solve real problems, empower users, and drive measurable business results.
About Me
With 8+ years of experience, I’ve designed digital products for both startups and established companies—shaping seamless user experiences that balance aesthetics, usability, and business growth.
I’ve worked across FinTech, eCommerce, and FoodTech, taking products from MVP to scale with a data-driven, user-centered approach.
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Products Designed
From SaaS platforms to e-commerce and mobile apps.
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Products Designed
From SaaS platforms to e-commerce and mobile apps.
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Products Designed
From SaaS platforms to e-commerce and mobile apps.
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Products Designed
From SaaS platforms to e-commerce and mobile apps.
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Experience in Product Design
Delivering end-to-end design across startups and scale-ups.
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Experience in Product Design
Delivering end-to-end design across startups and scale-ups.
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Experience in Product Design
Delivering end-to-end design across startups and scale-ups.
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Experience in Product Design
Delivering end-to-end design across startups and scale-ups.
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Positive Stakeholder Feedback
Consistently high ratings from teams, PMs, and engineers.
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Positive Stakeholder Feedback
Consistently high ratings from teams, PMs, and engineers.
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Positive Stakeholder Feedback
Consistently high ratings from teams, PMs, and engineers.
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Positive Stakeholder Feedback
Consistently high ratings from teams, PMs, and engineers.
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Design & Dev Tools Mastered
Figma, Webflow, Shopify, Illustrator, After Effects, and more.
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Design & Dev Tools Mastered
Figma, Webflow, Shopify, Illustrator, After Effects, and more.
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Design & Dev Tools Mastered
Figma, Webflow, Shopify, Illustrator, After Effects, and more.
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Design & Dev Tools Mastered
Figma, Webflow, Shopify, Illustrator, After Effects, and more.
Design Process
A structured approach that blends research, testing, and iteration to craft user experiences that drive growth and impact.
Design Process
A structured approach that blends research, testing, and iteration to craft user experiences that drive growth and impact.
Design Process
A structured approach that blends research, testing, and iteration to craft user experiences that drive growth and impact.
Design Process
A structured approach that blends research, testing, and iteration to craft user experiences that drive growth and impact.
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Data-Centric Approach
Grounding every decision in research and insights.
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Iteration & Testing
Learning fast through prototyping and real user feedback.
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Continuous Growth
Designing systems and experiences that scale over time.
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Data-Centric Approach
Grounding every decision in research and insights.
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Iteration & Testing
Learning fast through prototyping and real user feedback.
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Continuous Growth
Designing systems and experiences that scale over time.
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Data-Centric Approach
Grounding every decision in research and insights.
02
Iteration & Testing
Learning fast through prototyping and real user feedback.
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Continuous Growth
Designing systems and experiences that scale over time.
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Data-Centric Approach
Grounding every decision in research and insights.
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Iteration & Testing
Learning fast through prototyping and real user feedback.
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Continuous Growth
Designing systems and experiences that scale over time.
Designed Across Platforms
From mobile apps to complex CMS dashboards, I’ve crafted user experiences that scale across multiple environments and use cases.
Designed Across Platforms
From mobile apps to complex CMS dashboards, I’ve crafted user experiences that scale across multiple environments and use cases.
Designed Across Platforms
From mobile apps to complex CMS dashboards, I’ve crafted user experiences that scale across multiple environments and use cases.
Designed Across Platforms
From mobile apps to complex CMS dashboards, I’ve crafted user experiences that scale across multiple environments and use cases.
CMS
Web
Mobile
POS
Web
Web Platform
Clean and scalable web applications that balance usability with performance, ensuring clarity for both users and businesses.
CMS
Web
Mobile
POS
CMS
Central Management System
Custom dashboards and tools empowering teams to manage data, content, and workflows with efficiency and ease.
CMS
Web
Mobile
POS
CMS
Central Management System
Custom dashboards and tools empowering teams to manage data, content, and workflows with efficiency and ease.
CMS
Web
Mobile
POS
CMS
Central Management System
Custom dashboards and tools empowering teams to manage data, content, and workflows with efficiency and ease.
Recent Roles
A look at the latest companies where I’ve contributed as a full-time Product Designer, shaping digital products and leading design initiatives.
Recent Roles
A look at the latest companies where I’ve contributed as a full-time Product Designer, shaping digital products and leading design initiatives.
Recent Roles
A look at the latest companies where I’ve contributed as a full-time Product Designer, shaping digital products and leading design initiatives.
Recent Roles
A look at the latest companies where I’ve contributed as a full-time Product Designer, shaping digital products and leading design initiatives.
Where I’ve Been
Tap Payments
Fintech
KASO
Foodtech - YC Backed
Magma Global
Agency
+25 Project Deliverd
+1000 Components Delivered
Tap Payments
Tap Payments streamlines payments across the MENA region and beyond, providing businesses with a seamless solution that integrates all popular regional and international payment methods securely. Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, Tap Payments makes it easy for your customers to pay using their preferred methods through a single, unified integration.
Designed and maintained the Tap Design System for web and mobile.
Improved checkout flows to optimize conversion and usability.
UI/UX enhancements across multiple platforms.
Collaborated with product, engineering, and stakeholders to ship new features.
Supported scaling efforts with data-driven design decisions.
Where I’ve Been
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Tap Payments
Fintech
KASO
Foodtech
Magma Global
Agency
Tap Payments
Tap Payments streamlines payments across the MENA region and beyond, providing businesses with a seamless solution that integrates all popular regional and international payment methods securely. Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, Tap Payments makes it easy for your customers to pay using their preferred methods through a single, unified integration.
Designed and maintained the Tap Design System for web and mobile.
Improved checkout flows to optimize conversion and usability.
UI/UX enhancements across multiple platforms.
Collaborated with product, engineering, and stakeholders to ship new features.
Supported scaling efforts with data-driven design decisions.
+25 Project Deliverd
+1000 Components Delivered
Where I’ve Been
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Tap Payments
Fintech
KASO
Foodtech - YC Backed
Magma Global
Agency
Tap Payments
Tap Payments streamlines payments across the MENA region and beyond, providing businesses with a seamless solution that integrates all popular regional and international payment methods securely. Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, Tap Payments makes it easy for your customers to pay using their preferred methods through a single, unified integration.
Designed and maintained the Tap Design System for web and mobile.
Improved checkout flows to optimize conversion and usability.
UI/UX enhancements across multiple platforms.
Collaborated with product, engineering, and stakeholders to ship new features.
Supported scaling efforts with data-driven design decisions.
+25 Project Deliverd
+1000 Components Delivered
Where I’ve Been
Tap Payments
Fintech
KASO
Foodtech - YC Backed
Magma Global
Agency
+25 Project Deliverd
+1000 Components Delivered
Tap Payments
Tap Payments streamlines payments across the MENA region and beyond, providing businesses with a seamless solution that integrates all popular regional and international payment methods securely. Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, Tap Payments makes it easy for your customers to pay using their preferred methods through a single, unified integration.
Designed and maintained the Tap Design System for web and mobile.
Improved checkout flows to optimize conversion and usability.
UI/UX enhancements across multiple platforms.
Collaborated with product, engineering, and stakeholders to ship new features.
Supported scaling efforts with data-driven design decisions.
Success stories
A selection of projects where design played a key role in solving challenges, improving user experiences, and driving business results.
Success stories
A selection of projects where design played a key role in solving challenges, improving user experiences, and driving business results.
Success stories
A selection of projects where design played a key role in solving challenges, improving user experiences, and driving business results.
Success stories
A selection of projects where design played a key role in solving challenges, improving user experiences, and driving business results.
2025
Right Hands
Right Hands is an on-demand home services app offering cleaning, laundry, pest control and more services.
2025
Right Hands
Right Hands is an on-demand home services app offering cleaning, laundry, pest control and more services.
2025
Right Hands
Right Hands is an on-demand home services app offering cleaning, laundry, pest control and more services.
2025
Right Hands
Right Hands is an on-demand home services app offering cleaning, laundry, pest control and more services.
2024
Hypebox
Hypebox is an app designed to connect influencers and businesses, streamlining the process of collaboration.
2024
Hypebox
Hypebox is an app designed to connect influencers and businesses, streamlining the process of collaboration.
2024
Hypebox
Hypebox is an app designed to connect influencers and businesses, streamlining the process of collaboration.
2024
Hypebox
Hypebox is an app designed to connect influencers and businesses, streamlining the process of collaboration.
2025
Tap Payments
Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, making it easy for your users to pay using their preferred methods!
2025
Tap Payments
Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, making it easy for your users to pay using their preferred methods!
2025
Tap Payments
Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, making it easy for your users to pay using their preferred methods!
2025
Tap Payments
Serving over 100,000 businesses of all sizes, making it easy for your users to pay using their preferred methods!
2023
KASO YC
KASO is a $30M-backed SaaS platform that connects restaurants with food suppliers across the MENA region.
2023
KASO YC
KASO is a $30M-backed SaaS platform that connects restaurants with food suppliers across the MENA region.
2023
KASO YC
KASO is a $30M-backed SaaS platform that connects restaurants with food suppliers across the MENA region.
2023
KASO YC
KASO is a $30M-backed SaaS platform that connects restaurants with food suppliers across the MENA region.
Working with Ribal on Right Hands app was a game-changer. He brought a fresh, creative perspective to the project, constantly thinking outside the box and suggesting features we hadn’t even considered.
Nasir J.
CEO at Right Hands
Working with Ribal on Right Hands app was a game-changer. He brought a fresh, creative perspective to the project, constantly thinking outside the box and suggesting features we hadn’t even considered.
Nasir J.
CEO at Right Hands
Working with Ribal on Right Hands app was a game-changer. He brought a fresh, creative perspective to the project, constantly thinking outside the box and suggesting features we hadn’t even considered.
Nasir J.
CEO at Right Hands
Working with Ribal on Right Hands app was a game-changer. He brought a fresh, creative perspective to the project, constantly thinking outside the box and suggesting features we hadn’t even considered.
Nasir J.
CEO at Right Hands
Working with Ribal on our website at Triple Bond Dynamics was an exceptional experience from start to finish. He brought not only technical skill and creativity but also a clear understanding of our brand and vision.
Ihab Abdl Khalek
Marketing Manager at TBD
Working with Ribal on our website at Triple Bond Dynamics was an exceptional experience from start to finish. He brought not only technical skill and creativity but also a clear understanding of our brand and vision.
Ihab Abdl Khalek
Marketing Manager at TBD
Working with Ribal on our website at Triple Bond Dynamics was an exceptional experience from start to finish. He brought not only technical skill and creativity but also a clear understanding of our brand and vision.
Ihab Abdl Khalek
Marketing Manager at TBD
Working with Ribal on our website at Triple Bond Dynamics was an exceptional experience from start to finish. He brought not only technical skill and creativity but also a clear understanding of our brand and vision.
Ihab Abdl Khalek
Marketing Manager at TBD
I highly recommend Mr. Ribal for his exceptional work in building our medical company’s website. His expertise and creativity significantly improved our online presence!
Rimah A.
Department Head
I highly recommend Mr. Ribal for his exceptional work in building our medical company’s website. His expertise and creativity significantly improved our online presence!
Rimah A.
Department Head
I highly recommend Mr. Ribal for his exceptional work in building our medical company’s website. His expertise and creativity significantly improved our online presence!
Rimah A.
Department Head
I highly recommend Mr. Ribal for his exceptional work in building our medical company’s website. His expertise and creativity significantly improved our online presence!
Rimah A.
Department Head
Design & Development Toolbox
A comprehensive suite of tools that I use to design, prototype, and bring ideas to life.
Design & Development Toolbox
A comprehensive suite of tools that I use to design, prototype, and bring ideas to life.
Design & Development Toolbox
A comprehensive suite of tools that I use to design, prototype, and bring ideas to life.
Design & Development Toolbox
A comprehensive suite of tools that I use to design, prototype, and bring ideas to life.
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Design systems that scale with your product
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Design systems that scale with your product
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Design systems that scale with your product
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Design systems that scale with your product
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Rapid prototyping to validate ideas fast
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Rapid prototyping to validate ideas fast
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Rapid prototyping to validate ideas fast
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Rapid prototyping to validate ideas fast
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Pixel-perfect delivery for launch
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Pixel-perfect delivery for launch
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Pixel-perfect delivery for launch
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Pixel-perfect delivery for launch
Get In Touch
I would love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions or feedback
Get In Touch
I would love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions or feedback
Get In Touch
I would love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions or feedback
Get In Touch
I would love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions or feedback
Ribal Sh.
Let's Talk
Interested in discussing design, sharing ideas, or exploring innovations in product design? Feel free to reach out—let’s keep the conversation going.
Ribal Sh.
Let's Talk
Interested in discussing design, sharing ideas, or exploring innovations in product design? Feel free to reach out—let’s keep the conversation going.
