Product Designer

Ishtiaq Khan Parag

ishtiaqparag@gmail.com

With more than a decade of industry expertise, I am a committed product designer driven by a passion for creating products that skillfully integrate user-centric design with visual appeal.

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Product Designer

Elegant Themes Inc. - California, USA

For the past 7 years, I have been employed full-time as a Product Designer at Divi, Elegant Themes, where my fervent passion for design and dedication to creating exceptional user experiences have made significant contributions to the company’s success. As a key member of the Divi Design team at Elegant Themes, I drive the evolution of our WordPress theme and visual page builder. From conception to execution, I oversee the design process, ensuring visually captivating interfaces aligned with our brand identity. Committed to refining user experiences, I optimize the website creation journey for our diverse user base, contributing to ongoing research and development efforts.

2017 - 2018

Product Designer

JoomShaper - Dhaka, Bangladesh

Developed an intuitive template and page builder, achieving an 80% satisfaction rate among developers. Enhanced productivity by 45% through agile design, overseeing UX for B2B and B2C solutions. Created scalable web application mockups, managed deadlines, applied industry best practices, and collaborated closely with the CEO and team members for digital material development.

2017 - 2020

Head Of Design

UINugget - Sylhet, Bangladesh

I provided guidance to teammates in navigating the UX process and crafting designs centered on both business objectives and user needs. Developed web applications and websites tailored to the requirements of over 100 global clients.

2016 - 2017

Senior UI/UX Designer

Coders It - Sylhet, Bangladesh

Adhered meticulously to the design process in developing medical software for a hospital, concurrently mentoring over 40 individuals in design methodologies. This dual role facilitated not only the creation of effective software but also the empowerment of aspiring designers, enriching the design community.

2014 - 2016

UI/UX Designer

FrndzIT - Sylhet, Bangladesh

Crafted local E-Commerce software design emphasizing simplicity, efficiency, and business focus. Mentoring junior designers and collaborating with clients and work closely with the engineering team.

Education

2023 - 2024

Post Graduate Program (UI/UX for Data Driven Business Applications)

The University of Texas at Austin, USA

Batch: PGPUXD UTA NOV 23

2010 - 2013

Bachelors Of Computer Application (BCA)

Anna University, India

Grade: 8.34/10 (First Class)

Awards, Events, Public Speaking

May - 2024

WordCamp Sylhet, Bangladesh

Organizer

Feb - 2024

WordCamp Phoenix, USA

Public Speaker: Designing for Conversion: Turning Visitors into Engaged Users

Sep - 2023

WordCamp Vancouver, Canada

Public Speaker: The Power of Visual Storytelling in Web Design

May - 2023

WordCamp Sylhet, Bangladesh

Organizer & Public Speaker: The Prospects of AI in Design

Phone

(+880) 1717-129912

Sylhet, Bangladesh

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