
Imran is a Principal Designer at Co-op with 18 years of experience delivering metric-shifting value across the design and tech space. A seasoned industry speaker and strategic leader, he works at the intersection of UX, brand, and business to steer high-profile transformation initiatives.
Imran balances his leadership presence with a deep understanding of the craft - regularly going hands-on with product design, facilitating collaborative workshops, and coaching teams to success.
At Co-op, Imran coaches and guides cross-functional squads across a diverse range of value streams. He directs the design squads responsible for the Co-op app and quick commerce website, balancing high-level direction with active mentorship and hands-on attention to detail. Championing usability, he serves as a pivotal voice within leadership teams - helping them deliver meaningful change across web and app platforms with tangible, bottom-line-impacting outcomes. Additionally, Imran champions the interaction design practice across the wider organisation, helping practitioners across all business areas sharpen their skills and elevate their craft.
Imran is a deep thinker and reflector. He brings logic and thought provoking ideas to every discussion.
Imran is a storyteller. He can weave narratives into everything, including workshops and meetings.
Imran has a knack for unblocking teams and helping them find a direction of travel.
Imran has the ability to inspire teams and bring out the best in people.
Imran is endlessly creative and can quickly formulate unique ideas to solve complex problems.

Facilitation
Imran is an experienced facilitator of workshops, ideation sessions and design sprints. He is known for his meticulous planning and curation of group sessions.
UX design
Imran is a skilled designer of interfaces and UI elements. He has the capability to get his hands dirty, but also provide visionary direction to teams.
Leadership
Imran has a track record of leading teams to deliver measurable outcomes. His coaching and problem solving skills make him a versatile leader and coach.
Speaking
Imran has opened and closed major conferences across the design industry. His stage presence and storytelling skills make him a compelling speaker.

Speaking
Imran has spoken at major design conferences including:
UX London
All Day Hey!
FFConf
Converge London
UX Libraries
GDS Day
Leeds Digital Festival
DrupalCon
Muslamic Makers Yorkshire
NUX
FFConf talk in Brighton - 2024
In November 2024, Imran gave the closing keynote talk at the long running FFConf in Brighton. The event was attended by hundreds of designers, engineers and people woking in tech.
Contact Imran
You can get in touch with Imran via LinkedIn or via email at imran.avim[at]gmail.com
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