Top Talent like Usman are on Pangea

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Usman Baig

UX Designer • Creative & Brand Strategist • Product Designer • Seattle, WA, US
Design Systems
User Research
Product Strategy
UI/UX Design
Design
Design Thinking
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX Designer & Researcher with Expertise in User-Centered Design
Hi, my name is Usman but I go by Ali. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's in Design with a focus on UX. My expertise in user research methodologies and data-driven design processes allows me to make a tailored approach to user needs. I am skilled in translating complex user requirements into intuitive digital experiences through systematic research approaches and analytical problem-solving. Proficient in industry-standard design tools with 2+ years of experience applying technical research methods to enhance user engagement metrics. My strengths are critical design thinking and utilizing a human-centered approach when building products. Please find my portfolio here: https://usmanalibaig.framer.website

Projects

Valve Index UX Research Report

Identified user experience problems in the headset Created interviews and surveys to understand usability problems in detail Generated Design Suggestions based on insights See More

Tesla Infotainment UXR

Identified 119 data points in testing and surveying, condensed and analyzed to find themes and trends in the data Created 6 data visualizations of user interaction patterns to help communicate themes in data to stakeholders and audiences Created a 28-page usability testing kit for further research that can be repurposed for further researchSee More

LG WebOS Redesign

Created multiple sketches, lo-fi and high fidelity, that were iterative to the challenges presented Performed 5 rounds of user testing, 3 rounds of 5-second usability testing, and partner testing. See More

Coffeeshop UI

Designed Multiple Iterations of the layout before creating low fidelity diagrams testing different heuristic methods Created animations such as the scroll menu to help group related items, creating space efficiency and using a mobile interaction pattern for a mobile-first design. Created a Design System to be used perpetuity for the business. Redesigned navigation system after testing indicated a 3.6 on the Likert scale and finding a high misclick rate.See More

Work History

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Rocketry and Aerospace Club Founder

Bellevue CollegeNov 2017 - Nov 2018 • 1 yr 1 moHeaded initiative to create a Rocketry and Aerospace Club at Bellevue College. Led over 40 peers in scaling a stage rocket and was the recipient of NASA Space Grant fund for the organization. The club provides opportunities for certification launches, sport-flying launches, contests, research projects, and workshops. - NASA Space Grant recipient of $50,000 for scholarships and club expedition - Blueprinted and engineered stage rocket - Recruited 40+ team members to develop and scale the organization

Education

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Design2024 - 2026
L

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Associate's degree, User Centered Design2023 - 2024
B

Bellevue College

Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2018 - 2020

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Recently Active
UX Designer & Researcher with Expertise in User-Centered Design
Hi, my name is Usman but I go by Ali. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's in Design with a focus on UX. My expertise in user research methodologies and data-driven design processes allows me to make a tailored approach to user needs. I am skilled in translating complex user requirements into intuitive digital experiences through systematic research approaches and analytical problem-solving. Proficient in industry-standard design tools with 2+ years of experience applying technical research methods to enhance user engagement metrics. My strengths are critical design thinking and utilizing a human-centered approach when building products. Please find my portfolio here: https://usmanalibaig.framer.website

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Usman are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Usman Baig

UX Designer • Creative & Brand Strategist • Product Designer • Seattle, WA, US
Design Systems
User Research
Product Strategy
UI/UX Design
Design
Design Thinking
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Valve Index UX Research Report

Identified user experience problems in the headset Created interviews and surveys to understand usability problems in detail Generated Design Suggestions based on insights

Tesla Infotainment UXR

Identified 119 data points in testing and surveying, condensed and analyzed to find themes and trends in the data Created 6 data visualizations of user interaction patterns to help communicate themes in data to stakeholders and audiences Created a 28-page usability testing kit for further research that can be repurposed for further research

LG WebOS Redesign

Created multiple sketches, lo-fi and high fidelity, that were iterative to the challenges presented Performed 5 rounds of user testing, 3 rounds of 5-second usability testing, and partner testing.

Coffeeshop UI

Designed Multiple Iterations of the layout before creating low fidelity diagrams testing different heuristic methods Created animations such as the scroll menu to help group related items, creating space efficiency and using a mobile interaction pattern for a mobile-first design. Created a Design System to be used perpetuity for the business. Redesigned navigation system after testing indicated a 3.6 on the Likert scale and finding a high misclick rate.

Work History

B

Rocketry and Aerospace Club Founder

Bellevue CollegeNov 2017 - Nov 2018 • 1 yr 1 moHeaded initiative to create a Rocketry and Aerospace Club at Bellevue College. Led over 40 peers in scaling a stage rocket and was the recipient of NASA Space Grant fund for the organization. The club provides opportunities for certification launches, sport-flying launches, contests, research projects, and workshops. - NASA Space Grant recipient of $50,000 for scholarships and club expedition - Blueprinted and engineered stage rocket - Recruited 40+ team members to develop and scale the organization

Education

L

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Design2024 - 2026
L

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Associate's degree, User Centered Design2023 - 2024
B

Bellevue College

Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2018 - 2020

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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