A brief intro
Greetings, I am Waqar (वकार) a design generalist who specializes in product design and user research with a strong focus on visual design. I have 2 years of cumulative experience working as a designer, like really well understood design.
Hailing from Nagpur, Maharashtra I am a product Computer Science Engineer by degree who loves ‘all things cinematic’ whether it is my user interface, photos, or my desk setup!
In the past
I’ve been a frontend developer, competitive coder and a machine learning enthusiast (reverse engineered Spotify’s discover weekly playlist), a National Level Gold Medalist in Swimming, and owned a Transport & Logistics business. Talk about variety.
Mindset
A true polymath at heart, I don’t believe a person should limit their knowledge base to the degree or profession they have pursued.
Beyond Design
I am actively involved in social and community driven initiatives to help the most deserving section of the society, establishing justice in any shape or form within my capacity.
A brief intro
Greetings, I am Waqar (वकार) a design generalist who specializes in product design and user research with a strong focus on visual design. I have 2 years of cumulative experience working as a designer, like really well understood design.
Representing from Nagpur, Maharashtra — the Orange capital and geographical center of India — I am a Computer Science Engineer who loves all things cinematic; whether it is my UI, photos, or my desk setup!
Who Am I?
I’ve been a frontend developer, competitive coder and a machine learning enthusiast (recreated Spotify’s discover weekly playlist), a National Level Gold Medalist in Swimming, and owned a Transport & Logistics business. Yeah, talk about variety.
Previously
A true polymath at heart, I don’t believe a person should limit their knowledge base to the degree or profession they have pursued.
Mindset
Beyond Design
I am actively involved in social and community driven initiatives to help the most deserving section of the society, establishing justice in any shape or form within my capacity.
A brief intro
Greetings, I am Waqar (वकार) a design generalist who specializes in product design and user research with a strong focus on visual design. I have 2 years of cumulative experience working as a designer, like really well understood design.
Hailing from Nagpur, Maharashtra I am a product Computer Science Engineer by degree who loves ‘all things cinematic’ whether it is my user interface, photos, or my desk setup!
In the past
I’ve been a frontend developer, competitive coder and a machine learning enthusiast (reverse engineered Spotify’s discover weekly playlist), a National Level Gold Medalist in Swimming, and owned a Transport & Logistics business. Talk about variety.
Mindset
A true polymath at heart, I don’t believe a person should limit their knowledge base to the degree or profession they have pursued.
Beyond Design
I am actively involved in social and community driven initiatives to help the most deserving section of the society, establishing justice in any shape or form within my capacity.
Tool Stack
— my daily drivers
— my daily drivers
My Timeline
— an unconventional path
— an unconventional path
B.E. Computer Science Engineering
2015 — 2019
2015 — 2019
Graduated from Nagpur University
Graduated from Nagpur University
CareDoc
Feb’18 — Apr’19 ・Frontend Developer & UI Designer
Feb’18 — Apr’19 ・Frontend Developer & UI Designer
Created awareness about good design at this early stage startup and designed the first version of Web & Mobile Application
Created awareness about good design at this early stage startup and designed the first version of Web & Mobile Application
Sabertooth Technologies
Jul’19 — Feb’21 ・Frontend Developer & Designer
Jul’19 — Feb’21 ・Frontend Developer & Designer
Collaborated with international clients in delivering landing pages for companies across domains like Healthcare, Real Estate, EdTech, etc.
Collaborated with international clients in delivering landing pages for companies across domains like Healthcare, Real Estate, EdTech, etc.
YaadiBook
Jul’20 — Apr’21 ・Product Designer
Jul’20 — Apr’21 ・Product Designer
Full time personal project with my college friend. Researched, surveyed, designed, and failed.
Core learning: We were solving for 'time efficiency' in a price sensitive market like India. Read here.
Full time personal project with my college friend. Researched, surveyed, designed, and failed.
Core learning: We were solving for 'time efficiency' in a price sensitive market like India. Read here.
Aimwiser
Apr’21 — Jul’21 ・Product Design Internship
Apr’21 — Jul’21 ・Product Design Internship
Owned the design & development of the 0->1 MVP as the solo designer with full agency.
Crafted the visual identity from scratch.
Owned the design & development of the 0->1 MVP as the solo designer with full agency.
Crafted the visual identity from scratch.
10kdesigners
Jul’21 — Oct’21 ・Cohort 4
Jul’21 — Oct’21 ・Cohort 4
Upskilling to fill my knowledge gaps in design
Upskilling to fill my knowledge gaps in design
R.I.P Dad ♥︎
R.I.P Dad ♥︎
DCM Roadlines
Oct’21 – Oct’24 ・Business Owner
Oct’21 – Oct’24 ・Business Owner
Transitioned from my design career to assume ownership of my late father’s 36yrs old transport & logistics business without prior knowledge along with other legal and personal responsibilities. Learned a LOT.
Transitioned from my design career to assume ownership of my late father’s 36yrs old transport & logistics business without prior knowledge along with other legal and personal responsibilities. Learned a LOT.
Seeking Full Time Design Roles
Nov’24 – Present ・Moved to Bangalore
Nov’24 – Present ・Moved to Bangalore
Here to do my life's best work with the best people in the industry, leveraging all the knowledge and lessons I’ve gained from my unconventional journey over the past few years. Excited to see what the future holds! :')
Here to do my life's best work with the best people in the industry, leveraging all the knowledge and lessons I’ve gained from my unconventional journey over the past few years. Excited to see what the future holds! :')
Need a designer on board? Let’s connect!
Need a designer on board?
waqar khan
waqar khan
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