
We are all humanity, before our nationality, our government, our beliefs, our income, and our language divide us.
We are all humanity at our core.
The purpose of humanity is to unite and create.
Our gift is creativity.
Everyone is made from that god particle.
We know this, but we have forgotten it.
We choose to get busy with a materialistic world, with titles and social ranks.
Our minds have been trained for self-centrism and egoism, because that is what is thought to be needed for us to be successful and better than others.

When we become divided, we must put all of our efforts into becoming better.
Society has programmed us to desire money, fame, and struggle.
We have been programmed to put all of our efforts into becoming better at school, university, and climbing the ladder at our company and organization.
This is how we have been programmed to want something more than what we are.
This has created a constant urge to become someone else.

I can never be happy with myself if my life's purpose is to become someone else, to be what my parents or my boss expects me to be.
This enormously limits creativity and innovation.
I have given up myself to the expectations of others, I have sold myself for acceptance, and I am stuck with myself because I fear that the self-image I have created of myself will be destroyed by failure or I will disappear from my community that I feel I need to be a part of.
I have forgotten my dreams at the expense of someone else's expectations of me.
I have created someone who is not me.



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The most valuable part of any business is the trust that customers put into the product
and services. the growth of the early-stage startup is directly affected by the amount
of trust that users have in the company.

Trust can be delivered through the combination of good quality products, great user experiences, honesty, or through marketing tactics like social proof. However, in many early-stage startups, it is hard to capture that trust to gain and retain our first set of users.

In this post, I will discuss a few design principles that will improve your product’s trustability that will help your customers to make faster, better decisions, and will lead to a better conversion rate and user accusation for your product.

Several studies have shown that it only takes 0.05 seconds for users to form an opinion about your product or service. As an entrepreneur or a product designers, we have less than a second to capture our visitor’s trust and convert them into our users. it is human’s common behavior to form a long-lasting opinion about things based on the very first encounter. Either it is love at first sight or it will be a lot harder to make them love you on the second try.

Particularly, for early-stage startups with no reputation or brand identity, or product, it’s hard to gain the visitor’s trust, so your landing page (the first thing most of your users will see) is a powerful tool that can be used for experimentations, user development and to create trust when you are in the humble beginnings of your project.

There are many ways that design can be used to gain trust and attention, we will discuss some of the ways that I have personally used in several projects and have proven to improve user accusation rates. I hope that it can be helpful for your current and future projects too.

### Simplify Your Design

It’s no secret that simple is often better when it comes to product design. Simplicity creates honesty and at the same time, it’s not distractive. It helps the user to focus and understand your product better. UIs that are filled with features and elements create distraction and confusion. Over-designed products are like steaks, The longer that you cook them they tend to become hard to chew and consume, but with the right amount of cooking on high heat, your steak will be juicy and tender. a similar principle applies here, by removing the non-essential elements and features in your product you will let the design breathe and your users will be able to have a more productive experience, and better understanding while using your product. Here is a great quote by German industrial designer Dieter Rams explaining the importance of balanced design.

> “Good design is as little as possible. Less, but better, because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity.”
> ― Dieter Rams

### Create Space

This might seem very trivial but it can have great effects on the visitor’s first impression of your product. it is a very simple practice to create breathing room for the elements of your product. To give everything its own space and to avoid cramping features or elements together. Similar to music, the spatial silences between each musical note are as important as the notes themselves, Imagine a song with no space between the notes or without silences. There are places where there must be spaces, white spaces, and emptiness (purposeful spaces between elements).

### Cohesive Design

having a core design and brand identity throughout your landing page or main product is one of the ways to create trust within your potential customers. Creating a cohesive design pattern around your product is very important. By having a set of design elements and colour pallets that are in harmony with your brand’s identity and are being used across all of your products, you as a designer can create a sense of uniformness and matureness across all of your products and services.

### Be Bold but Honest

After all, Being unique and different will enables your product to stand out from the crowd. The human that visits your landing page has probably visited many of your competitors’ pages and products who also claim to solve their particular problems, by being bold in your design and unique in your approach you can stand out from the competition while gaining the trust of the visitors and turning them into your users.

have some uniqueness about your design or elements, and do something bold that most other competitors in your market are afraid to do. what makes you different in a competitive market is honesty and not being afraid to try new things.



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# Payam Saremi

As an experienced software developer and designer, I am currently focused on building and deploying generative AI models, with a focus on creating an AI-native user interface for creativity and creation. I have a strong background in computer science, web development, and UX/UI design, and am proficient in languages such as JavaScript/Typescript, HTML, CSS, and Python, as well as frameworks such as React, React-Native, and Django. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to improve my skills in the field of AI and machine learning.

## Contact Information

- Email: payam.code@gmail.com
- Github: [https://github.com/payamsaremi](https://github.com/payamsaremi)
- Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/payamsaremi/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/payamsaremi/)
- Portfolio: [payam.joinx.me](payam.joinx.me)

## Professional Experience

**Design and Marketing Services for Food & Beverage and Tourism Industries (2016-2019)**

- Utilized various design and marketing techniques, including: Graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite Photography and videography equipment and techniques
- Content creation and copywriting strategies
- Branding and identity development
- Social media marketing and management
- Gained experience in creating engaging and effective marketing materials for these industries.

While living in Malaysia, I worked with various companies in the food and beverage and tourism industries to implement design, branding, copywriting, content creation, videography, and photography. This included hotels, museums, and other tourism-related companies. Through these projects, I gained experience in creating engaging and effective marketing materials for these industries.

**Software Intern, Neural Imaging, Tehran, Iran (2019-2020)**

- Assisted in the development and maintenance of a web application for a small business management system using Python and Django
- Participated in code reviews and provided suggestions for improvements, including refactoring code for better readability and performance
- Contributed to the creation of technical documentation for the project, including creating flowcharts and writing explanations of key features and functionality

During the Covid-19 pandemic, I had the opportunity to work as a software intern for a neural imaging company in Tehran, Iran. While working remotely, I had the chance to learn about the brain-computer interfaces. Despite the short duration of the internship, I was able to gain valuable experience and knowledge in this field. In addition to assisting in the development and maintenance of a web application using Python and Django, I also participated in code reviews and provided suggestions for improvement, including refactoring code for better readability and performance. This internship provided me with a unique opportunity to learn and grow as a software developer.

## Education

**Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (2013-2017)**

- Coursework included: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering

## Certifications

- Certified Web Developer, Codecademy (2018)
- Certified React Developer, Udemy (2019)

## Skills

- Proficient in: JavaScript/Typescript, React, React-Native, HTML, CSS, NextJs, Python, Django
- Experience with: Git, Agile development process, UX/UI design
- Fluent in English and Persian

## Personal Projects

- Developed and designed a personal portfolio website using NextJs and React, featuring a clean and modern design and showcasing my work and skills (payam.joinx.me)

**Personal Finance Management Mobile App**

- Created a mobile app for tracking expenses using React-Native and Firebase, including features such as budget tracking and categorization of expenses
  As someone who struggled with splitting payments with friends and keeping track of expenses, I decided to build a mobile app using React-Native and Firebase. This app allowed me to easily track my expenses and budget, as well as categorize them for better organization. I utilized computer vision and language understanding to turn scanned receipts into data, making payment splitting a breeze. With this app, I was able to gain insight into my spending habits and better manage my finances.

**Diabetes Self-Management App**

Developed and designed a self-management app for people with diabetes using React and Django, featuring a AI coach interface for personalized education, content, food plans, recipes, meditation, and activities
Utilized recent advances in large language models to create a goal-driven and intelligent chatbot that could be tailored to each user's needs and goals
Hired health coaches and nutritionists to train as prompt engineers, further increasing the chatbot's ability and accuracy
Made the app accessible to all patients, regardless of their internet accessibility or income, using a text-based interface to reach patients without smartphones or internet access
Aimed to prevent, manage, and even reverse diabetes by providing the necessary resources and support to users

**Open Source Contributions**

- Contributed to various open source projects on Github (https://github.com/payamsaremi), including fixing bugs and adding new features to a React-based task management app
  As a software developer, Payam is committed to improving and contributing to the open source community. He has actively participated in various open source projects on Github (https://github.com/payamsaremi), including fixing bugs and adding new features to a React-based task management app. Payam's contributions demonstrate his dedication to constantly learning and improving his skills, as well as his willingness to collaborate and share his knowledge with others in the field.

**Climate Change in Rural Iran 2021**

- Created a short documentary film about the impact of climate change on small communities in rural Iran, using videography and editing skills
- In this short documentary film, we explore the impact of climate change on small communities in rural Iran. Through interviews with local residents and experts, we gain insight into the challenges and struggles these communities face as they adapt to a changing environment. The film also highlights the resilience and determination of these communities, as they work to find solutions and build a sustainable future. Using videography and editing skills, this film tells a powerful and moving story about the effects of climate change on the everyday lives of people in rural Iran.

## Personal Interests

In my free time, I enjoy writing about current events, social issues, and topics related to AI. I also publish tutorials and educational blogs on coding and design, sharing my knowledge and experience with others. In addition to this, I write about photography and the role of AI in the field. Through this project, I have honed my writing skills and gained experience in creating and publishing content online.

- Photography and videography
- Writing
- Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and developments in the field of software development and design


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