I'm a results-driven UI/UX designer with 2+ years of hands-on experience crafting intuitive, user-centered digital products. I specialize in translating complex problems into elegant, accessible interfaces and thrive in fast-paced environments. I'm adept at the full design lifecycle—from discovery and user research through wireframing, interactive prototyping, and handoff to development. I’m proficient in Figma and Adobe XD, have a solid graphic design foundation, and possess working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS). I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.

Laiba Gillani

I'm a results-driven UI/UX designer with 2+ years of hands-on experience crafting intuitive, user-centered digital products. I specialize in translating complex problems into elegant, accessible interfaces and thrive in fast-paced environments. I'm adept at the full design lifecycle—from discovery and user research through wireframing, interactive prototyping, and handoff to development. I’m proficient in Figma and Adobe XD, have a solid graphic design foundation, and possess working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS). I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.

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I’m a results-driven UI/UX designer with 2+ years of hands-on experience crafting intuitive, user-centered digital products. I specialize in translating complex problems into elegant, accessible interfaces and thrive in fast-paced environments.

I’m adept at the full design lifecycle—from discovery and user research through wireframing, interactive prototyping, and handoff to development. I’m proficient in Figma and Adobe XD, have a solid graphic design foundation, and possess working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS). I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer (Freelance) at Freelance / Independent
November 1, 2022 - Present
Led end-to-end remote app design projects for diverse clients, delivering high-fidelity prototypes and interactive mockups in Figma. Improved client revision cycles by 30% through iterative usability testing and streamlined design decisions. Conducted user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing to validate design choices. Collaborated asynchronously with international development teams via Figma Dev Mode.
UI/UX Trainer at OBH Institute
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Designed and delivered a structured curriculum covering UX principles, design systems, and Figma from beginner to advanced level. Mentored 30+ students through real-world capstone projects, providing structured critique and feedback sessions. Guided students in building portfolio-ready case studies, resulting in multiple job placements. Introduced design-thinking workshops to reinforce empathy-driven, problem-first design approaches.
FYP Project / UI for Face Recognition Attendance System at NTU (University Project)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led all UI/UX design activities for a mobile application integrating real-time face recognition. Delivered complete design artifacts: user personas, journey maps, information architecture, wireframes, and a fully interactive Figma prototype. Responsibilities included creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and conducting UX research.
UI/UX Design Intern at FleactTech
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Contributed to multiple client projects in a fast-paced software house environment, meeting tight delivery deadlines. Created wireframes, user flows, and clickable prototypes that were directly handed off to development teams. Participated in daily design reviews, incorporating feedback to iteratively improve interface quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at NTU, Faisalabad
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
FSC at Punjab Group of Colleges
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Higher Education at City Cadet School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

UI/UX Certification Program
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
National Freelance Training Program (NFTP)
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment