Umer Farooq
About Umer Farooq
Umer Farooq is a Principal Product Designer at mobileLIVE Inc in Lahore, Pakistan, with extensive experience in UX/UI design across various companies since 2010. He specializes in creating user-centered designs and has a strong background in validating design concepts through usability testing.
Work at mobileLIVE
Umer Farooq has been serving as the Principal Product Designer at mobileLIVE Inc since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. His tenure at mobileLIVE has allowed him to apply his extensive design expertise to various projects, contributing to the company's mission of delivering innovative solutions.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current position, Umer held several significant roles in the design field. He worked as the Head of Design Department at SlashNext, Inc. from 2018 to 2020, where he led design initiatives. He also served as a UX/UI Designer at VentureDive for a brief period in 2018 and at CareAxiom from 2016 to 2017. His experience includes a role as Senior Product Designer at Folio3 Software from 2020 to 2022 and as Principal Web Designer at Confiz Solutions from 2012 to 2015.
Design Projects and Specializations
Umer Farooq specializes in designing emotionally triggered projects aimed at reducing cognitive load for users. He has designed prototypes for a Kiosk machine specifically for disabled individuals, which involved multiple iterations before finalizing a prototype for manufacturers. His design process includes contextual inquiries, user interviews, and the creation of user journey maps and personas.
Education and Training
Umer completed his Bachelor's Degree in Commerce at Scholars College of Commerce from 1992 to 1995. He also attended Pilot Secondary & Higher School, where he received foundational education. This academic background supports his design expertise and understanding of user needs.
Design Tools and Methodologies
Umer utilizes a wide range of design tools in his work, including Sketch, Figma, Balsamiq, Axure, Adobe Suite, Invision, and Marvel. He advocates for early validation of design ideas through usability testing, whether onsite or remote, to ensure high usability and effectiveness of design solutions.