Saad Bin Waqas

Saad Bin Waqas

Lead UI UX & Product Designer in Peshawar, Pakistan

About

Product Designer with 6 years of experience designing usable, accessible, and user-centered digital products for mobile and web. Working across publishing AI-driven SaaS solutions, finance & payments, e-commerce, and web3 industries making complex ideas into simple products. Proven track record of enhancing user engagement and product adoption through intuitive, data-driven designs. Skilled in design systems, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

Contact

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Work Experience

2020 — Now
Switzerland
  • Increased bank account funding by 47% through mobile and business retail bank redesign

  • Improved ticket sales by 30% for Nigeria's Abuja Metro Rail system

  • Enhanced design team efficiency by 35% by transitioning to Figma

2018 — Now
Wyoming
  • Increased user engagement by 40% and customer retention by 25% through product redesigns

  • Accelerated development by 30% by implementing a design system, reducing inconsistencies by 80%

  • Boosted product adoption by 20% through user research, improving satisfaction scores by 35%

  • Reduced time-to-market for new features by 40% using agile design methodologies

2023 — 2024
New York
  • Improved customer onboarding efficiency by 60% with a comprehensive design kit

  • Reduced post-release issues by 40% through collaborative design quality assurance

  • Enhanced product adoption with new feature designs focused on user experience

  • Contributed to knowledge base, reducing support inquiries by 25%

2021 — 2023
Virginia
  • Increased iOS app membership conversion by 40% through UX redesign

  • Improved information accessibility for Mission Cloud's internal tool

  • Boosted user satisfaction by 25% across multiple client projects

2020 — 2022
Tangerine Africa

Led design team to digitize services, gaining 35k+ users and processing £4M+ in 6 months

Improved support response times by 40% with efficient admin tool design

Reduced design inconsistencies by 70% and accelerated development by 25%

Volunteering

2019 — Now
Peshawar
  • Lead Graphic Designer, Google Developer Groups (Nov 2019 - Present)

  • Increased event attendance by 30% through impactful promotional materials

  • Mentored 100+ designers, with 80% reporting significant skill improvement

Speaking

2023
Peshawar

At the DevFest Peshawar Annual Conference, I had the privilege of speaking to a group of aspiring UI/UX designers.

My talk focused on the growing importance of UI/UX in our digital world and offered a clear roadmap for students looking to break into the field. I explained the differences between UI and UX, outlined the key skills needed for success, and discussed various educational paths, including both traditional degrees and self-taught options.

I also emphasized the value of a strong portfolio and provided practical tips on gaining real-world experience through internships and freelancing.

My goal was to inspire and guide the next generation of designers, equipping them with the knowledge to kickstart their careers in UI/UX.

Education

2012 — 2013

Awards

2023
The Best UI UX Designer from PK Award
2020
The Best User Experience Designer from Civic Hackathon
2018
Best Freelancer Award from KP Govt

Side Projects

2023

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