About

Curious by nature,
creative at heart,
always chasing what's next.

Usually somewhere between a piano, a new place, a good conversation, and something new to learn.

Malak Usama
3Countries I call home
88Keys on my favourite instrument
∞Things I want to experience
A little biography

From buildings to screens

I started in design and architecture at the University of Melbourne and graduated in graphic design, but the way architects think about structure, space and flow never left. Seven years on, I've designed across fintech, healthtech and edutech, from lending and mortgage journeys to brand identities and design systems, working across Europe, the Middle East and Australia. I now run Mpavida.

I'm naturally curious, a little restless, and always looking for something that makes me see things differently. I feel things deeply, think about things endlessly, and rarely take the ordinary route. I love beautiful details, meaningful connections, new experiences, and the feeling of being completely absorbed in something. Above all, I'm someone who never wants to stop discovering who I can become.

At a glance
Bachelor of DesignUniversity of Melbourne
7+ years of experienceDigital products, financial services & emerging technology
Cross-functional leadershipProduct strategy, design direction & team mentorship
A few things that make me, me
01

Music

A pianist at heart. Some things are better expressed without words.

02

Slow living

Unhurried days and time in nature keep me grounded, clear and curious.

03

Exploring

Always drawn to new places, cultures and different perspectives.

04

Aesthetics

I notice the details: spaces, objects, architecture and everything in between.

Things I could talk about for hours
Music and pianoArchitectureTravel and culturesArt and aestheticsSlow living and naturePsychology and human behaviour
One last thing
There is always more to discover, and I would like to keep it that way.
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