Youcef Belabed

Youcef Belabed

Who

I'm Youcef, a product designer born and raised in the French Alps. I spent 8 years in Paris before recently moving to Dubai, starting a new chapter and tackling new challenges.

I studied multidisciplinary design before quickly specializing in UX & Product design, learning that good design sits at the intersection of psychology, strategy, craft, and empathy.

I'm curious by nature. I love exploring new tools, finding patterns in unrelated things, and learning from other disciplines. I value clarity over complexity and trust both data and intuition.

I like to keep things simple, both in work and in life. You can usually see this reflected in my creative output.

What

I design websites, interfaces, interactions, and experiences that connect people to the tools they use every day.

For the past 8 years, I've worked with startups in fast-paced environments where ambiguity is the default.

I collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and founders, translating ideas into experiences that people can actually use and enjoy.

Why

Growing up, I was always fascinated by how objects, spaces, games were made and how they made people feel when they used them.

I think I've always been drawn to the intersection of form and function, how things work and how they make people feel.

I've always had high standards, pushing me toward simplicity in my work. I deeply admire designers and builders who know what to remove, not just what to add. People who understand that clarity is a form of respect.

At the intersection of human empathy and functional craft, I've found this passion for software. I believe design is how we give form to intentions, how we transform complex goals into experiences that feel clear, beautiful, and delightfully human.

Experience