Farouk Abichou

Farouk Abichou

Lead Product Designer | UI/UX Instructor

Hmadet Douik Lot Khelifa et Consort Sousse, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia.
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About

Lead Product Designer and UX Instructor with 4+ years of experience designing SaaS and mobile apps. I build clean, scalable design systems, lead user research, and use AI tools to speed up workflows. I also mentor new designers and enjoy turning ideas into products people love.

Work

SoftySkills

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UI/UX Instructor

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Summary

Educates students on user-centered design principles, preparing them for careers in UI/UX design through practical, industry-aligned instruction.

Highlights

Instructed students in core UI/UX design principles, including user-centered methodologies, comprehensive user research, and responsive design techniques.

Coordinated effectively with instructors in web development and other disciplines to deliver a holistic and integrated learning experience.

Led interactive practical design workshops, providing hands-on experience and reinforcing theoretical concepts.

Guided students through project-based learning, ensuring alignment with current industry standards and best practices.

SoftyLines

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Lead Product Designer

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Led comprehensive user experience and interface design initiatives across multiple flagship products, driving innovation and user satisfaction.

Highlights

Directed UX/UI design for a portfolio of products including TamTasks, Kotteb, and Taki Kids, significantly impacting user engagement and product success.

Conducted in-depth user research and usability testing to inform product strategy and enhance overall user experience.

Facilitated cross-functional design workshops, fostering alignment among stakeholders and improving team collaboration.

Developed and implemented scalable design systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency across diverse product lines.

Operated effectively within Agile development environments, delivering iterative design solutions.

Pioneered the integration of AI tools into the design workflow, streamlining prototyping and accelerating asset creation.

Education

Horizon School of Digital Technologies - Tunisia

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Bachelor's Degree Computer Software Engineering Grade: 24

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Product Design

UX Design, UI Design, User-Centered Design, Design Strategy, Product Strategy.

User Research

Usability Testing, User Interviews, Surveys, Persona Development, Journey Mapping.

Design Systems

Scalable Design, Component Libraries, Consistency.

Tools & Technologies

Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, AI Tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT for design), Prototyping Tools.

Project Management

Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership.

Game Design

Educational Games, Interactive Experiences, Mobile Gaming.

Instruction & Mentorship

Curriculum Development, Workshop Facilitation, Student Guidance.

Projects

Taki Kids

Taki Kids

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Redesigned an educational mobile game for children to make learning engaging and interactive.

Kotteb

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Oversaw the complete user experience and interface design for a Quran reading and memorization app for iOS and Android.

TamTasks

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Led user experience design and user interface design for a SaaS project management tool.

Awards

Youth Speak - Maghreb4SDGs Award

Maghreb4SDGs

Recognized for outstanding performance and innovation during the Youth Speak - Maghreb4SDGs event.

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