# Ali Rushdan Tariq

> Principal-level Product Designer | Kitchener, Canada

Principal-level Product Designer with over 10 years of experience helping startups and enterprises deliver web and mobile solutions. Expert in setting design foundations, driving cross-functional alignment, and designing impactful MVPs for complex enterprise initiatives.

## Profile Data
- [Profile](https://path.cv/artariq): Full professional profile
- [facts.json](https://path.cv/artariq/facts.json): Structured JSON with professional data
- [profile.md](https://path.cv/artariq/profile.md): Markdown resume
- Last updated: August 2026

## Current
Principal UX Designer at Autodesk

## Experience
- Principal UX Designer at Autodesk (Feb 2026 – Present)
- Founding Designer at Astrus Inc. (Apr 2024 – Sep 2025)
- Principal and Associate Director of Product Design at Slalom Build (Sep 2021 – Apr 2024)
- Senior Product Designer at Axonify Inc. (Jul 2018 – Sep 2021)
- Lead Design Strategist at Manulife RED Lab (May 2014 – Jul 2018)
- Co-founder at FamilyTales (Sep 2012 – Feb 2014)
- Technical Associate at Morgan Stanley (Feb 2009 – Feb 2012)

## Skills
Generative AI, UX Design, UI Design, Prototyping, Design Systems, User Research, Product Strategy, Figma, HTML/CSS, Leadership, AI Workflows

## Projects
- Webflow by Example: A beginner-friendly guide on building modern, responsive websites using Webflow.
- The Design of Influence: A self-published book on applying social psychology principles to digital product design.

## Education
- MBA in Entrepreneurship, Ivey Business School, Western University
- BSc in Computer Science, McGill University

## Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Manager Category — Peter Drucker Challenge (Jun 2017)

## Links
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/artariq)
- [Portfolio](https://artariq.works/)