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