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Push Notification Best Practices: 7 Questions Designers Should Ask
https://www.toptal.com/designers/ui-ux/push-notification-best-practices
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Location
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Toptal Member Since
May 26, 2022
Shoaib has seven years of experience in product design. He has worked with several YCombinator startups, creating high-impact SaaS-based software. Known as an expert in designing AI-powered SaaS products, He maintains a strong balance in both user interface and user experience, demonstrating his capability to design end-to-end products.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Product Designer
2023 - PRESENT
MovedIn
- Designed an intuitive web application that simplifies the moving process, allowing users to seamlessly enter addresses, select moving dates and times, and specify service needs.
- Created a feature to compare the best services available for users specific moving needs based on their inputted addresses and requirements.
- Contributed to the platform's verification process, ensuring all moving companies and service providers on MovedIn are trustworthy, well-reviewed, and reliable, thereby increasing user confidence.
Technologies: Product Design, Visual Design, UI Design, UX Design, Web Dashboards, Dashboard Design, A/B Testing, Responsive UI, Responsive Web Apps, UI Research
Product Designer
2023 - PRESENT
BallotBox
- Designed intuitive user interfaces for a secure peer-to-peer data exchange and monetization platform, facilitating easy and efficient interactions between data producers and consumers globally.
- Implemented blockchain technology to ensure secure and direct data transactions between users without storing any data on the platform itself.
- Designed adaptable and customizable solutions for organizations to set up their own data exchange platforms, ensuring a high degree of flexibility and branding options.
- Implemented gamification, introduced rewards and achievement badges to enhance user engagement and make data exchange more interactive and enjoyable.
Technologies: Mobile Design, Mobile UI Design, Surveys, Gamification, Blockchain, Creative Tech, Technology, Software, Stakeholder Interviews, Interactive Prototypes, Landing Page Design, OpenAI, Web, Admin Panels
UX/UI Designer
2023 - PRESENT
Catalyx Marketing Ltd
- Designed a web application that leverages crowdsourced data to gain a deeper understanding of consumer behaviors and preferences.
- Collaborated closely with the product lead to translate conceptual ideas into practical designs, enhancing the product's value and usability.
- Conducted usability testing to gain a deep understanding of our users' needs and pain points. Utilized these insights to inform design decisions.
- Developed a design system to drive consistent visual language and user interaction patterns across the product. Covered everything from typography and color schemes to UI components and layouts.
- Partnered with the tech team to translate design ideas into functional realities.
Technologies: Dashboard Design, UI Design, Figma, Dashboards, UX Design, B2B, Web App Design, Product Design, User Interface (UI), Data Visualization, User Experience (UX), Data Analytics, Product Strategy, Heuristic Analysis, UI Audits, Creative Tech, Technology, Software, Stakeholder Interviews, Interactive Prototypes, Landing Page Design, Web, MUI (formerly Material UI), Admin Panels
UI/UX Designer
2023 - 2023
Koaliti LTD
- Led the design process for a SaaS platform that uses advanced AI technology, similar to ChatGPT, to generate in-depth reports from various data uploaded by users.
- Designed a collaboration feature within the platform, allowing users to share generated reports via link sharing, constantly collaborating and promoting cross-functional communication and transparency.
- Worked directly with the CEO to roadmap and plan the future trajectory of the product. Acted as a strategic advisor and collaborator, effectively transforming high-level ideas into actionable project goals.
- Conducted user research, collected feedback, and made data-driven design decisions to continuously improve the product, aligning it closely with the needs of its users.
Technologies: Branding, Logo Design, Color Palettes, Typography, UX Wireframes, Layout Design, Style Guides, SaaS, Lean Startups, B2B, Web Design, MVP Design, UI Design, Dashboards, Product Strategy, Figma, Heuristic Analysis, UI Audits, Brand Logos, Creative Tech, Technology, Software, Stakeholder Interviews, Interactive Prototypes, Landing Page Design, OpenAI, Web, MUI (formerly Material UI), Admin Panels
Product Designer
2023 - 2023
TableFlow YC W23
- Developed a comprehensive design system, focusing on a light gray color scheme, to ensure consistent visual language and user experience throughout the product.
- Conducted in-depth research on database management systems, focusing on understanding PostgreSQL intricacies to create user interfaces that address specific needs and pain points.
- Identified and analyzed all possible use cases to design and redesign screens that cater to various user scenarios, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user flow.
- Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs prioritizing usability, information hierarchy, and user flow, ensuring an intuitive and visually appealing user interface.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to align design vision with overall product goals and objectives.
- Conducted usability testing, gathered feedback, and iterated on designs to refine visual elements, interaction patterns, and responsiveness for an optimal user experience.
- Prepared and delivered design assets and documentation for seamless handoff to development teams while providing support during implementation to ensure accurate translation of designs into the final product.
Technologies: Product Design, Dashboard Design, UI Design, System Design, UX Design, SaaS Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), Figma, Data-informed Visual Design, Data Visualization, User Journey Maps, Design Principles, Mockups, Design Libraries, DataViz, Design Systems, Competition Research, Tailwind CSS, User Experience Design, Product Strategy, Heuristic Analysis, UI Audits, Creative Tech, Technology, Software, Stakeholder Interviews, Interactive Prototypes, Landing Page Design, Web, Databases, Admin Panels
Product Designer
2023 - 2023
Helpful Things LLC
- Designed a real estate investment platform that analyzes real estate investment opportunities. Ensures the users can easily differentiate between ordinary deals and standout investment opportunities.
- Designed automated tools for detailed investment analysis, reducing the time and effort required for deal evaluation.
- Worked on integrating various data points like rent estimates, crime maps, neighborhood ratings, and cash-on-cash returns into the platform, making them easily understandable and visually appealing for users.
Technologies: Figma, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), SaaS Design, Product Design, UX Audits, User Testing, UI Design, UX Research, Validated User Research, Mockups, User Flows, Customer Journeys, User Interviews, Remote User Testing, Real Estate, User Journey Maps, Design Principles, Design Libraries, Heuristics, DataViz, Design Systems, Competition Research, Marketplace Design, UX Wireframes, User Experience Design, Workshops, Product Ownership, Heuristic Analysis, UI Audits, Creative Tech, Stakeholder Interviews, Interactive Prototypes, Landing Page Design, Web, Admin Panels
Lead Product Designer
2019 - 2023
Truck Lagbe
- Designed the Truck Lagbe Shipper app from scratch with over 500,000 downloads and more than 30,000 daily active users.
- Designed the Truck Lagbe Driver app from scratch with over 100,000 downloads and over 10,000 daily active users.
- Redesigned a payment disbursement system, increasing efficiency by 28%.
- Redesigned a dashboard for the operations team that increased the truck onboarding efficiency by 150%.
- Arranged design sprints for ideation, prototyping, and testing ideas with specifically targeted users.
- Created and maintained a design system that helped designers and developers increase their speed and efficiency.
- Collaborated with product managers, developers, and the QA team to ensure the end product matched the design.
Technologies: Figma, Sketch, UX Design, UI Design, App Design, Gamification, Mobile UX Design, User Psychology, Mobile App UI, Web UX Design, Mobile UX, User Interface (UI), Mobile Design, Mobile Prototypes, Web Dashboards, Data Visualization, Web App UX, Web App UI, Insurance Technology (Insurtech), Web Design, Web App Design, eCommerce, Mobile App Design, Dashboard Design, Web UI, Web UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, User Flows, Journey Mapping, eCommerce UI, eCommerce UX, User Personas, User Stories, Design Leadership, Personas, Prototyping, Mobile UI, User Experience (UX), Interactive Prototyping Expert, UI Prototyping, User Journeys, Marketplaces, B2B, B2C, UX Flows, Web Portals, SaaS, Website Redesign, 2D Graphics, Websites, Responsive UI, Responsive Web Apps, Design, User Research, Web Applications, Mobile, A/B Testing, Android, iOS App Design, Design Reviews, System Design, Component Libraries, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Best Practices in Design, Startups, Landing Pages, Information Architecture (IA), Data-informed Visual Design, Leadership, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software as a Service (SaaS), UX Leadership, Design Systems, User Interviews, User Testing, Trucking, UX Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Design Principles, Mockups, Design Libraries, Heuristics, Competition Research, UX Wireframes, User Experience Design, Maps, Travel Design, Product Strategy, iOS UI Design, Web, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Angular, Admin Panels, Redesign
User Experience Consultant
2022 - 2022
Shapla.io
- Engaged in close collaboration with the Shapla product team, conducting weekly design reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Utilized usability heuristics and user testing methodologies to uncover user pain points, enabling the development of targeted solutions to enhance user experience and satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented design recommendations to address identified issues, ensuring seamless and intuitive interactions for users across all aspects of Shapla's suite of services.
Technologies: Figma, A/B Testing, Mockups, Design Libraries, Competition Research, User Experience Design, Mobile, iOS UI Design, Questionnaires, HR Tools, Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
User Experience Consultant
2022 - 2022
Programming Hero
- Organized and led UX audit sessions remotely. Collaborated with designers, developers, and product owners who were spread out around the world.
- Collaborated with the development team to implement a new product.
- Facilitated user testing session with 10 participants to identify usability issues in web and mobile platforms.
Technologies: Figma, Mobile App UI, Web UX Design, Mobile UX, User Interface (UI), Mobile Design, Mobile Prototypes, Web Dashboards, Data Visualization, Web App UX, Web App UI, Web Design, Web App Design, eCommerce, Mobile App Design, Dashboard Design, Web UI, Web UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, Journey Mapping, User Personas, User Stories, Design Leadership, Personas, Prototyping, Mobile UI, User Experience (UX), Interactive Prototyping Expert, UI Prototyping, User Journeys, B2C, UX Flows, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web UI Design, Web Portals, SaaS, Website Redesign, 2D Graphics, Websites, Design, User Research, Mobile, A/B Testing, Android, iOS App Design, Design Reviews, System Design, Component Libraries, UX Strategy, Audits, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Best Practices in Design, Startups, Landing Pages, Information Architecture (IA), Data-informed Visual Design, Leadership, Product Management, UX Leadership, Design Systems, User Interviews, User Testing, UX Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence (AI), User Experience Design, iOS UI Design, E-learning, Training, Training & Training Content Development, Instructional Design, Education, Edtech
Senior Product Designer
2020 - 2021
Kalke
- Designed a SaaS applicant tracking software that gained $1 million in funding.
- Introduced a feature that can read a resume and give applicants a score, helping employers identify the best candidates and make their hiring decisions faster, easier, and bias-free.
- Collaborated with product managers, CPO, CEO, and clients to translate business requirements into meaningful interactive experiences.
- Designed a talent job portal web app from scratch, including user research.
- Designed an assessment portal as an add-on for the Kalke recruiter application tracking.
Technologies: Figma, UX Design, UI Design, App Design, Gamification, Mobile UX Design, User Psychology, Mobile App UI, Web UX Design, Mobile UX, User Interface (UI), Mobile Design, Mobile Prototypes, Web Dashboards, Data Visualization, Web App UX, Web App UI, Web Design, Web App Design, Mobile App Design, Dashboard Design, Web UI, Web UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, User Flows, Journey Mapping, User Personas, Design Leadership, Prototyping, Mobile UI, User Experience (UX), Interactive Prototyping Expert, UI Prototyping, Marketplaces, B2B, B2C, UX Flows, Web Portals, SaaS, Website Redesign, Websites, Responsive UI, Responsive Web Apps, Design, Web Applications, Mobile, Android, Design Reviews, System Design, Component Libraries, Startups, Landing Pages, Information Architecture (IA), Leadership, Software as a Service (SaaS), UX Leadership, Talent Management, Design Systems, User Interviews, User Research, Data-informed Visual Design, User Testing, AI Design, UX Prototyping, Best Practices in Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), User Experience Design, iOS UI Design, Questionnaires, E-learning, HR Tools, Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
UI/UX Designer
2016 - 2019
Dhrubok Infotech Services
- Designed an on-demand food delivery platform, including the website, iOS, and mobile app.
- Developed an MVP design for a car training startup.
- Collaborated closely with the engineering teams and reported directly to the CEO.
Technologies: Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD), UI Design, App Design, Mobile UX Design, User Psychology, Mobile App UI, Web UX Design, Mobile UX, User Interface (UI), Mobile Design, Mobile Prototypes, Web Dashboards, Data Visualization, Web App UX, Web App UI, Web Design, Web App Design, eCommerce, Mobile App Design, Dashboard Design, Web UI, WordPress, Web UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Dashboards, eCommerce UI, eCommerce Web Design, eCommerce UX, User Personas, UI Prototyping, B2C, Web Portals, SaaS, Website Redesign, Websites, Design, Web Applications, Mobile, Brand Design, Android, Design Reviews, System Design, Component Libraries, Startups, Landing Pages, Healthcare
Junior Software Engineer
2016 - 2016
Dhrubok Infotech Services
- Designed and developed websites for edtech, ridesharing, banks, etc., using HTML, CSS, and CodeIgniter.
- Assisted in maintaining existing applications and developing new applications.
- Provided support for all incoming and assigned customer cases via mobile and CRM platforms.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, PHP, Websites, Web Applications, Startups, Landing Pages
Other Experience
Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Certifications
OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT
Google UX Design
Coursera
MAY 2020 - PRESENT
Become a Product Manager | Learn the Skills & Get the Job
Udemy
FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT
Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Interaction Design Foundation
FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT
Mobile User Experience (UX) Design
Interaction Design Foundation
JULY 2019 - PRESENT
Conducting Usability Testing
Interaction Design Foundation
MARCH 2019 - PRESENT
Design Thinking
Interaction Design Foundation