Freelance web designer
Shadi Mansour Design, Beirut Jan 2024 – now
About
How I got here
I studied graphic design at university in Beirut and taught myself to code in my final year, building websites for friends’ cafés and bands. After working in two agencies and a product team, I went freelance in 2024.
Today I work with small businesses that want a website they are proud of and can update themselves. I care about clear structure, good Arabic typography and pages that load quickly on any connection.
Where I have worked
Product designer
Raqam Digital, Beirut 2021 – 2023
UX/UI designer
Bayt Design Studio, Beirut 2019 – 2021
Junior web designer
Mosaic Agency, Beirut 2018 – 2019
Principles
What guides my work
Four things I hold on to in every project, whatever its size.
Purposeful design
Every layout, colour and interaction has a reason to be there.
Users first
Real users and their goals guide each design decision.
Tools that serve the project
New tools and trends, used only when they serve the project.
Clear communication
Clear updates and shared decisions from kick-off to launch.
Awards and recognition
Site of the Day
Bunn Coffee Roasters, 2025
Best bilingual website
Beirut Digital Week, 2025
Honourable mention
Daftar budgeting app, 2025
Shortlisted, small business site
Arab Web Design Awards, 2024