Nihal Farooq
I’m a Senior Product Designer based in Toronto.
I turn complex products into simple experiences, and build the systems that keep them that way.
Lately I’m creating design systems and AI tools that help design and product teams move faster.
I’ve been fortunate to work with teams at SearchKings, Mavennet, Neoflow, and others.
“Nihal led our Product Design team for the past 2 years, he had all the characteristics and skills you’d expect from someone put into that position. Nihal was very hands on, communicative with our developer team, and had great understanding and building around the technical constraints that we came across. His ability to work between the business and development needs was a transformative force across the company, and his contributions positively impacted the work culture on our team. If you get the opportunity to work with Nihal, you will know that he is an asset at any company.”
Mahmoud Alkhraishi
Director of Engineering · Mavennet
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Nihal on several franchise site builds at SearchKings, and as a developer, I truly appreciated how thoughtful, meticulous, and collaborative he is as a designer. His Figma files were always clean, organized, and easy to work from, with a strong balance between visual appeal and functional clarity. We often collaborated on accessibility, UX decisions, and responsive behavior, and Nihal always brought smart, user-centered insights while being open to technical feedback. On top of his design talent, he’s fast to respond, a great communicator, and just a genuinely kind, approachable person — one of the best designers I’ve worked with.”
Niki Fereidooni
Senior Web Developer · Docebo
“Nihal is an outstanding, accountable individual who excels as a product designer. His strong attention to detail, ownership, enthusiasm, and willingness to embrace feedback make a solid recipe for building a great product. We are thrilled with the results Nihal has achieved while working with us, I highly recommend him to any team.”
Julie Paterson
Advisor · Stablecorp
“I have had the opportunity to work with Nihal over the past couple of years. He delivers great work, on-time within tight deadlines. He goes the extra mile. The commitment to delivering great outcomes is accompanied by a collaborative approach while providing viable alternatives for consideration.”
Jim Oosterbaan
CEO · Neoflow
“I had the pleasure to work with Nihal for over two years on several projects. Nihal’s expertise extends past aesthetics, he has consistently delivered user-centered and scalable solutions with the utmost attention to detail. Nihal has a strong sense of visual and UX design skills with an extensive understanding of technical requirements and code, which made him an invaluable asset to our development process. Working with Nihal has greatly improved teamwork among us all, he has been a delight to work with.”
Surhud Bhagali
Full Stack Developer · Mavennet
“Having had the privilege of working closely with Nihal at Mavennet for the past two years, I can confidently attest to his exceptional abilities. Nihal’s talent to work in fast-paced, high-stakes environments consistently exceeded expectations. His extensive skills in building products and experiences at the highest standard, combined with his capabilities to deliver results under pressure while working attentively with stakeholders and developers had made him an asset at Mavennet. Nihal’s positive attitude, collaborative nature and dynamic problem-solving approach have not only made our work together enjoyable but have also contributed to our team’s success. It was truly fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside Nihal.”
Patrick Mandic
CEO · Mavennet