Hi There! I’m
Ibrahim Alhabarneh (Abe),
Senior Product Designer @ Washington, D.C.
Designing human-centered digital experiences that simplify complexity, elevate accessibility, and connect people with purpose across healthcare, fintech, and global platforms.
With 15+ years of experience shaping digital products that simplify complexity and create trust between people and technology.
After over a decade designing across fintech, enterprise healthcare, and global platforms, I now focus on building systems that balance human needs with business logic, crafting clarity from complexity and designing with empathy, accessibility, and measurable impact in mind.
I started my design journey long before job titles defined it! experimenting with interfaces, understanding how people think, and finding beauty in structure. Over the years, I’ve led cross-functional teams, built scalable design systems, and turned data-heavy workflows into effortless user experiences that drive adoption and engagement.
I believe great design is a conversation between empathy and logic. My process is grounded in research, collaboration, and iteration, ensuring every interaction not only looks good but works beautifully.
Originally from Jordan, now based in the DC Metro area, I bring a global mindset and curiosity to every project. Outside of work, you’ll probably find me hosting karaoke nights, exploring new cuisines, or traveling to somewhere that inspires new ideas.
Let’s connect and create experiences that truly make a difference.
Selected Work
Here is a sample of user-centric design initiatives I’ve worked on.
Case Study
Progressive Registration: Redefining Onboarding for Millions at MoneyGram
As Lead UX Designer, I led the end-to-end redesign of a clinical workflow platform used by over 10,000 healthcare professionals. The project focused on simplifying complex data dashboards into clear visual summaries, improving accessibility to meet WCAG 2.1 standards, and creating a scalable design system integrated into AEM. Through field research and close collaboration with clinicians, we reduced task completion time by 35% and delivered a more intuitive, efficient, and inclusive user experience.
Case Study
Enterprise Healthcare Platform Redesign
As Lead UX Designer, I led the end-to-end redesign of a clinical workflow platform used by over 10,000 healthcare professionals. The project focused on simplifying complex data dashboards into clear visual summaries, improving accessibility to meet WCAG 2.1 standards, and creating a scalable design system integrated into AEM. Through field research and close collaboration with clinicians, we reduced task completion time by 35% and delivered a more intuitive, efficient, and inclusive user experience.
Case Study
3M Digital Design System (MDS)
Led the evolution of 3M’s enterprise-wide design system to unify digital experiences across multiple products and platforms.
UX Process
I lead with a human-centered mindset, using iterative cycles that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. Each phase builds clarity, alignment, and measurable impact.
Discover
Define
Ideate
Prototype
Design
Implement
Measure
Discover & Empathize
Conduct user interviews, contextual inquiries, and competitive audits.
Surface hidden needs, pain points, and domain insights.
Define & Frame
Synthesize research into personas, problem statements, and user journeys.
Align teams on the core challenge and opportunity.
Ideate & Sketch
Brainstorm with stakeholders, map flows, and sketch wireframes.
Rapidly explore directions before committing to design.
Prototype & Validate
Build low- and mid-fidelity prototypes, run usability tests, iterate.
Validate assumptions early and catch usability issues.
Design & Refine
Design UI, define interaction states, micro-interactions, and system patterns.
Ensure consistency, visual clarity, and scalable design.
Implement & Collaborate
Partner with engineers during development sprints and QA design handoffs.
Maintain design integrity and adapt to technical constraints.
Measure & Iterate
Use analytics, feedback, A/B tests, and qualitative studies.
Validate performance and continuously improve future versions.
“Iteration is not optional—it’s how you make good work great.”
Skillset
I always strive to bring together the proper techniques and methods to achieve the best possible outcome by working collaboratively. Here is the spread of my core skills:
FACILITATION
Research-to-Release Facilitation
AI Behavior Review Workshops
Technical Co-Design (PM + Eng)
Constraint-Driven Discovery
Model-UX Alignment Rituals
UX DESIGN
Quant + Qual Research Ops
Latency-Aware UX Flows
AI-Augmented Prototyping
Token-Aware UX Flows
Trust-by-Design Systems
UI DESIGN
Design APIs & Component Ops
LLM-Based Microcopy
Confidence-Aware UI
Guardrail Patterns
Multimodal UI Systems
PRODUCT + AI
RAG-Based Interface Design
Prompt Chains with State
Human-in-the-Loop Design
Fine-Tuning Feedback
Model Evaluation
ENDORSMENTS
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"I had the pleasure of working with Abe for several years in the UX team at 3M. He consistently demonstrated a willingness to help and share his extensive knowledge with colleagues, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. He continually sought out new ideas and creative solutions, which were evident in his approach to UX best practices. Abe would be an excellent addition to any team, bringing not only his skills and expertise but also his positive attitude. "
Gloriana Montealegre
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"Abe is such an amazing UX Designer with an incredible curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement. He is always looking to grow and develop new skills and experience with new tools. He is also a spectacular human being and a delight to work with!"
Meisha Berg
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"In 2023/4, Ibrahim and I worked together on the digital experience team for 3M and later 3M’s spin-off, Solventum. As a designer, he had a wide-ranging skill set and job responsibilities working on everything from creating and managing the design system to conducting user research. His skills in both UI/UX design and UX research were evident in my work with him and as a UX researcher myself, I can attest to the strength of both his design and research skills. I always enjoyed working on projects with Ibrahim since I knew that these projects would always focus on working together to find the best solution for our users. It was really in these collaborative spaces that Ibrahim’s skills really shine. Ultimately, Ibrahim is a skilled designer whose abilities will be a boon to any company that hires him."
Leonore Phillips, PhD
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"Abe is a very talented and educated UX designer that is absolutely wonderful to work with! He is knowledgeable about best practices and user behavior and great at problem-solving accordingly. He is also an excellent team member and collaborator. He truly listens to people and takes their thoughts and opinions into account when problem-solving and making recommendations. Abe is also an amazingly positive and friendly colleague as well, which in turn lifts up everyone else on the team. I loved my time working with Abe and I think he would make an excellent addition to any team!"
Deanna Jansky