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I'm Umar. A Product Designer
based in Toronto & Mumbai.
With a background in Computer Science, specializing in research-driven UX for complex products.
Design Systems
Design Systems
B2B SaaS
B2B SaaS
UX Research
UX Research
Behavioral Design
Behavioral Design
WCAG
WCAG
Things I'm good at
Things I'm good at
That's me
That's me
Here's a little more about me
I'm a product designer by profession, but I'm also curious by nature, I love movies and puzzles, I welcome challenges, and enjoy keeping myself fit…… and I have a new hobby every week :)
I pursue UX/product design for the same reason I'm drawn towards mystery thrillers, I love following clues, and working toward that aha moment. I like problems that reward patience, structure, and critical thinking.
I'm a product designer by profession, but I'm also curious by nature, I love movies and puzzles, I welcome challenges, and enjoy keeping myself fit…… and I have a new hobby every week :)
I pursue UX/product design for the same reason I'm drawn towards mystery thrillers, I love following clues, and working toward that aha moment. I like problems that reward patience, structure, and critical thinking.
My background and personality
I'm a Digital Media graduate with a background in computer science and UX design. I think in terms of systems, scalability, and enjoy close collaboration instead of working in isolation. I'm always up for a challenge, and my hobbies include solving puzzles, watching movies, eating good food, and working out at the gym.
My design approach
I typically begin projects by clarifying the problem space through secondary research, existing data, and constraints, before moving on to primary research or design. I seek alignment in business goals and user needs while addressing design strategy. I thoroughly document findings for record-keeping. I design with usability as a non-negotiable and prioritize iteration through testing over initial perfection.
How I communicate and collaborate
I prefer clarification instead of assumptions. I thoroughly document learnings to stay on track and to share with stakeholders. I like to understand any special requests developers might have from designers to accelerate handoff. I always welcome feedback and engage in constructive criticism to improve deliverables.
How I handle complexity and ambiguity
I'm naturally curious and comfortable working on complex and ambiguous projects. I generally break down a broad question into multiple tiny ones and look for answers with supporting evidence through secondary and primary research methods. I seek clarity, and it is what helps me speed up my design process.
My background and personality
I'm a Digital Media graduate with a background in computer science and UX design. I think in terms of systems, scalability, and enjoy close collaboration instead of working in isolation. I'm always up for a challenge, and my hobbies include solving puzzles, watching movies, eating good food, and working out at the gym.
My design approach
I typically begin projects by clarifying the problem space through secondary research, existing data, and constraints, before moving on to primary research or design. I seek alignment in business goals and user needs while addressing design strategy. I thoroughly document findings for record-keeping. I design with usability as a non-negotiable and prioritize iteration through testing over initial perfection.
How I communicate and collaborate
I prefer clarification instead of assumptions. I thoroughly document learnings to stay on track and to share with stakeholders. I like to understand any special requests developers might have from designers to accelerate handoff. I always welcome feedback and engage in constructive criticism to improve deliverables.
How I handle complexity and ambiguity
I'm naturally curious and comfortable working on complex and ambiguous projects. I generally break down a broad question into multiple tiny ones and look for answers with supporting evidence through secondary and primary research methods. I seek clarity, and it is what helps me speed up my design process.
My background and personality
I'm a Digital Media graduate with a background in computer science and UX design. I think in terms of systems, scalability, and enjoy close collaboration instead of working in isolation. I'm always up for a challenge, and my hobbies include solving puzzles, watching movies, eating good food, and working out at the gym.
My design approach
I typically begin projects by clarifying the problem space through secondary research, existing data, and constraints, before moving on to primary research or design. I seek alignment in business goals and user needs while addressing design strategy. I thoroughly document findings for record-keeping. I design with usability as a non-negotiable and prioritize iteration through testing over initial perfection.
How I communicate and collaborate
I prefer clarification instead of assumptions. I thoroughly document learnings to stay on track and to share with stakeholders. I like to understand any special requests developers might have from designers to accelerate handoff. I always welcome feedback and engage in constructive criticism to improve deliverables.
How I handle complexity and ambiguity
I'm naturally curious and comfortable working on complex and ambiguous projects. I generally break down a broad question into multiple tiny ones and look for answers with supporting evidence through secondary and primary research methods. I seek clarity, and it is what helps me speed up my design process.
Umar Haque
Umar Haque
Umar Haque
Product Designer
Product Designer
Product Designer
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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