Fidan Jabrayilova's Portfolio

Background

My journey started in visual arts, but I soon realized my true passion was solving problems for people through design. That spark began when I moved to the U.S. at 14 and took on adult responsibilities for my family, which showed me how impactful intuitive, supportive solutions can be.

What Drives Me

I’ve always been drawn to how design shapes experiences, from tiny details to larger stories. People often told me I had “unnecessary patience” for tiny details, but I’ve always believed those details are what transform a product from functional into meaningful. My design philosophy is simple: remove friction, not add to it. I aim to create experiences that are clear, approachable, and empowering so people can focus less on figuring things out and more on what matters to them. At the heart of my work is empathy, and I strive to make technology feel supportive, natural, and human.

Things I Love

I was always drawn to new fields, picking up things just to explore them. Painting and playing the piano has been one of them. They have helped me express myself as someone who prefers to show, not tell. Outside of that, you’ll find me working out, playing tennis, or exploring new coffee shops(probably too many):P

Background

My journey started in visual arts, but I soon realized my true passion was solving problems for people through design. That spark began when I moved to the U.S. at 14 and took on adult responsibilities for my family, which showed me how impactful intuitive, supportive solutions can be.

What Drives Me

I’ve always been drawn to how design shapes experiences, from tiny details to larger stories. People often told me I had “unnecessary patience” for tiny details, but I’ve always believed those details are what transform a product from functional into meaningful. My design philosophy is simple: remove friction, not add to it. I aim to create experiences that are clear, approachable, and empowering so people can focus less on figuring things out and more on what matters to them. At the heart of my work is empathy, and I strive to make technology feel supportive, natural, and human.

Things I Love

I was always drawn to new fields, picking up things just to explore them. Painting and playing the piano has been one of them. They have helped me express myself as someone who prefers to show, not tell. Outside of that, you’ll find me working out, playing tennis, or exploring new coffee shops(probably too many):P

UC San Diego senior majoring in Cognitive Science, specializing in Design & Interaction.