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1:1 Chat & General Advisory

A flexible, direct consultation session to discuss any design challenge, career pivot, portfolio question, or general advisory topic.

Session booking
Duration
45 Minutes
Level
All Levels
Session model
Single session
Investment
480,000 T

Hello! Sometimes you don't need a complete portfolio overhaul—you just need a focused, 1-on-1 conversation to untangle a specific design problem, navigate a career crossroads, or get a second opinion on an important decision.

In this flexible advisory session, we can dive straight into whatever is on your mind and map out a practical path forward.


Mentorship Milestones

Mentorship is not a one-way street; it's a collection of insights built over years of mutual conversations and shared growth with amazing designers. Here is what we have accomplished together:

In Total
13,425 Minutes
Completed
182 Sessions
Attendance Rate
98.8%
Average Rating
4.48 out of 5

“Clarity often comes from a single focused conversation where you can speak openly and brainstorm solutions together.”


What We Can Cover in This Session

This dynamic advisory format adapts entirely to your needs. Common topics we explore include:

  1. Specific Design Challenges: Stuck on a UX problem, layout issue, or design system decision? Let's troubleshoot it together.
  2. Career & Workplace Advice: Navigating interviews, salary negotiations, dealing with team friction, or deciding on your next career move.
  3. General Advisory: Quick feedback on a concept, portfolio snippet, or guidance on where to start learning UX design.

Session Format & Structure

A focused, high-impact time block designed to give you direct answers quickly:

Session length
45 Minutes
Penalty-free cancellation
Up to 12 hours before
Minimum booking notice
12 hours
  • Interactive Dialogue: Bring your questions, links, or specific scenarios ready so we can make the most of every minute.

The Best Way to Use the Session

  1. Before the session

    Prepare

    Write your main question in one or two sentences and have any links or files ready. The sharper the question, the more specific the answer.

  2. In the session

    Focused conversation

    Go straight to your main question. If you have several topics, ask the most important one first so it gets the full 45 Minutes.

  3. After the session

    Notes and next step

    The key takeaways are summarized for you. Review them and take the first practical step within the same week.


Post-Session Support & Follow-up

To make sure you get maximum value from our chat:

  • Key Takeaways: Essential advice and notes discussed during the call will be summarized for you.
  • Direct Focus: No unnecessary fluff—just practical, honest guidance you can apply immediately.

Session Rules

1. Penalty-free cancellation

Cancel up to 12 hours before the session starts and its price returns to your wallet.

2. Late cancellation

With less than 12 hours left, 50% of the session's price is kept and the rest returns to your wallet.

3. Times and booking

Booking and rescheduling sessions is possible at least 12 hours before they start. All times are in Tehran time.


Scope & Expectations

To ensure complete clarity and alignment before booking, here are a few honest boundaries:

Execution & Deliverables: This session is strictly advisory and brainstorming-based; it does not include hands-on design execution, coding, or long-term project management on your behalf.

What is my role here?

To act as a sounding board and mentor, offering objective insights, industry context, and constructive guidance to help you make confident decisions.


Portfolio & Career Impact

Real case study transformations through actionable design critique

I had a great mentoring session with shima mohamadian . They were patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely took the time to understand my goals and challenges. Their advice was practical, insightful, and tailored to my situation, which gave me a much clearer direction and increased my confidence. I really appreciated their willingness to answer all my questions and share valuable real-world experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for thoughtful guidance and meaningful career advice.
Parisa R.·student, azad
That was really a great and useful session for me. Shima is an expert mentor who clarify all topics for me and tell me some tips and red flags for my product journey. I'm into having long term connection with her as we have long and warm discussion for first time. I really recommend her to you :)
Armin P.·CEO, Arnoya
that was the best experience that I have in ADP and she was so kind and knowledgeable
Muhammad K.·Junior Product Designer, Hamrah Aval

Book Your Online Session

If you need a quick, focused discussion to resolve your current design or career questions, select a suitable time from the calendar below.

Booking Steps

  1. 1

    Sign in or sign up

    When you press the booking button and aren't signed in, you're taken to the sign-in page. Your name and phone number come from your account, so you won't be asked for them again.

  2. 2

    Select the session time

    Pick the day from the calendar and a time from that day's available times. A time someone else has just booked is disabled right away.

  3. 3

    Contact information

    Your email and a short note (a question or a topic you'd like us to cover) are optional, but they help me prepare the session properly.

  4. 4

    Payment details

    Transfer the amount to the card shown, then enter the tracking code and the time of the transfer and accept the booking and cancellation rules.

  5. 5

    Submit and confirmation

    I check the tracking code myself and usually tell you the result by SMS in under 30 minutes. The online meeting link goes live at the scheduled time, and you can follow the booking from your panel too.

Have questions before booking? If you are unsure whether this session fits your current needs, feel free to drop a message on social channels or messengers to discuss it beforehand.

1:1 Chat & General Advisory
480,000 T
What's included
  • Focused 45-minute live video discussion
  • Direct answers to specific career or design questions
  • Actionable advice tailored to your immediate needs
  • Session summary notes
Session booking

Focused discussion and direct answers

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