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I'm Tahir —

a product designer who believes great design is invisible until it isn't.

My Story

I started over a decade ago with a simple belief: design should solve problems, not create them. What began as visual curiosity evolved into a deeper fascination — how people think, decide, and interact with digital products.

I've worked across industries — fintech, healthcare, education, architecture. Collaborating with startups finding their footing and established businesses rethinking digital presence. Each project sharpened my understanding of the relationship between design, strategy, and human behavior.

Working with international clients across different markets taught me to design for context, not convention. Every culture, audience, and business has its own logic — the best design respects that.

Today I approach every project as a product problem, not a design task. I ask 'why' before 'how.' I think in systems, not screens. The best experiences feel so natural, you forget someone designed them.

Experience

Sr. UI/UX Designer

Jun 2025 — Present
OSN · Dubai · Remote
  • Leading UI/UX initiatives for OSN's digital entertainment platforms across web, mobile and smart TV.
  • Partnering with product and engineering to lift engagement and retention.
  • Building and maintaining the design system across all OSN digital properties.

UI/UX Team Lead

Jun 2021 — May 2025
OZ Techwork · Lahore
  • Led a multidisciplinary design team across web and mobile projects.
  • Owned the full UI/UX process from research to execution, with style guides and design systems keeping quality consistent.

UX Consultant

Dec 2023 — Jul 2024
Nexen Labz · Lahore
  • Directed strategic UX improvements with research and data-driven audits.
  • Created responsive layouts and improved information flow.

UX Consultant

Jun 2023 — Aug 2023
WhizzBridge · Lahore
  • Built reusable design systems and wireframes for client web solutions.
  • Improved onboarding and navigation flows across products.

UI/UX Designer

Jun 2019 — Dec 2020
Britannia Industries · Lahore
  • Redesigned digital experiences across Britannia's retail platforms.
  • Designed social campaigns and marketing visuals for brand promotions.

UI/UX Designer

May 2018 — May 2019
Luxe Auto Spa · Lahore
  • Designed premium web interfaces and brand-led campaigns for a luxury automotive service.

UI/UX Designer

2017 — 2021
Mattoo Corporation · Lahore
  • Supported cross-functional teams with visual design for social, print and branding.

UI/UX Graphics Intern

Early career
e-Biz Logix · Lahore
  • First steps in UI/UX and graphic design.
Skills & Tools
Design
FigmaAdobe XDPhotoshopIllustratorWebflowFramer
UX Process
ResearchIdeationWireframingPrototypingUsability Testing
Systems
Component LibrariesResponsive DesignTypographyColor Systems
Platforms
WebiOS & AndroidE-commerceSaaSCorporate
FigmaExpert
Figma SitesExpert
Adobe Creative SuiteExpert
WordPressIntermediate
HTML / CSSIntermediate
Education & Certifications
2018
BSc, Computer Science
Hajvery University, Lahore
2018
Exchange Program — BSc, Computer Science
Ondokuz Mayıs University, Türkiye
2023
Google Certified UX/UI Designer
Google · Coursera
Philosophy

Design is a business tool.

I measure success by outcomes, not aesthetics alone. Beautiful work that doesn't perform is decoration — and I don't do decoration.

Simplicity is a feature.

Complexity is the default. My job is to fight it — to find the clearest path between a user and their goal.

Process over perfection.

I trust the process to get to the right answer. Research, iteration, and honest feedback always beat guesswork.

Beyond the Screen

When I'm not designing, I'm exploring photography, reading behavioral psychology, or traveling to places that challenge my perspective. The best ideas tend to come from outside the screen.

Ready to start?

Have a project in mind?

I'm currently available for select projects in 2026. Let's talk about yours.

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or email iamtahirumer@gmail.com