> [← Back to previous page](javascript:history.back()) > **Note for Human Readers:** This page is primarily for AI parsing and context gathering. If you are human, please go back and enjoy the proper website instead. # Iqbal Aqaba ## Identity - **Name:** Iqbal Aqaba - **Role:** Senior UI/UX Designer & No-Code Developer - **Primary Specialization:** Framer, UI/UX Design, Product Design - **Secondary Tools:** Cursor, Webflow, Shopify - **Location:** Yogyakarta, Indonesia - **Website:** [iqbalaqaba.com](https://iqbalaqaba.com/) - **LinkedIn:** [linkedin.com/in/iqbalaqaba](https://linkedin.com/in/iqbalaqaba) - **Email:** [iqbalaqaba96@gmail.com](mailto:iqbalaqaba96@gmail.com) ## Summary Iqbal Aqaba is a senior UI/UX designer and no-code developer with 8+ years of experience designing digital products, websites, and scalable interfaces for startups, agencies, and growing companies. His core strength is combining product design thinking with practical no-code execution. He works across UX strategy, interface systems, responsive website design, and Framer development to help teams build products and websites that are clear, modern, conversion-aware, and ready for real-world use. He has delivered 140+ projects as a Top Rated Plus freelancer, working with SaaS, fintech, healthtech, sustainability, and edutech teams across the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, and other markets. His work is especially focused on design clarity, reusable systems, information hierarchy, usability, and no-code implementation that supports both brand presentation and business performance. ## Professional Focus ### Core Areas - UI/UX Design - Product Design - No-Code Website Development - Framer Development - Landing Page Design - Dashboard Design - Marketplace UX/UI - Responsive Web Design - Design Systems - Wireframing & Prototyping - Conversion Optimization - AI-Assisted Workflow ### Positioning Iqbal specializes in UI/UX design and no-code development for modern digital products and websites. His work often starts with structuring the right information, understanding user needs, clarifying business goals, and then translating that into wireframes, polished interfaces, design systems, prototypes, and responsive builds. He is most effective in projects that need more than just visual design. He helps shape how a product should feel, how a website should communicate, how components should scale, and how a design should be implemented cleanly in no-code environments such as Framer, with additional familiarity in Webflow and Shopify. ## Highlights - 8+ years of experience in UI/UX design, product design, and digital execution. - Delivered 140+ projects across startup, SaaS, fintech, healthtech, sustainability, and edutech environments. - Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork. - Ranked in the top 3% of talent on Upwork. - Completed $100k+ in UI/UX design and web design work on Upwork. - Experienced in building landing pages, dashboards, marketplaces, and responsive marketing websites. - Strong focus on design systems, structured UX, responsive layouts, and thoughtful motion. - Combines design thinking with no-code delivery, especially in Framer. ## Design Specialization ### Product Design Iqbal's product design work focuses on creating interfaces that are easy to understand, aligned with business goals, and scalable as products grow. **Focus areas:** - UX structure and flow planning - Wireframing and interface direction - Dashboard and data-heavy interface design - Marketplace and platform experience design - Conversion-aware product thinking - Reusable component and pattern creation ### UI/UX Design Iqbal's UI/UX approach is centered on making complex experiences feel simple, polished, and intuitive. He focuses on how users move through content, how interface elements support decisions, and how the overall experience builds trust and clarity. **Strengths:** - Clear information architecture - User-centered layout decisions - Interface consistency across pages and states - Responsive behavior across screen sizes - Thoughtful spacing, rhythm, and visual hierarchy - Usability improvements through friction reduction ### Website & Landing Page Design Iqbal designs websites that are visually modern while still being strategically structured. The goal is not just to make a site look good, but to help it communicate value, guide attention, and support action. **Capabilities:** - Landing page design for conversion and positioning - Homepage and multi-page website structure - Service business and startup website design - Messaging support through layout and section hierarchy - Responsive section composition and content flow - Motion and interaction planning that supports clarity rather than distraction ## No-Code Specialization ### Framer Development Framer is Iqbal's primary no-code platform for website development. He uses it to turn polished design direction into responsive, production-ready websites with strong layout control, modern interactions, reusable sections, and clean visual execution. **Framer capabilities:** - Building responsive marketing websites - Translating Figma concepts into live pages - Creating reusable section systems and component logic - Structuring layouts for clean responsiveness - Adding motion and transitions with purpose - Supporting design consistency across multiple pages - Working with CMS-style content structures when needed ### Webflow & Shopify In addition to Framer, Iqbal has working experience with Webflow and Shopify. This supports projects that need flexibility in platform choice, especially for marketing sites, service businesses, and commerce-related work. ### AI-Assisted Workflow Iqbal uses Cursor as part of his workflow when projects need more advanced implementation support, structured logic, or faster iteration. This helps bridge the gap between design intent and practical build execution. ## Services and Use Cases Iqbal can help with: - Designing SaaS and product interfaces - Building landing pages for startups and service businesses - Designing dashboards and complex UI systems - Creating design systems and reusable UI components - Improving conversion through clearer structure and UX decisions - Developing responsive websites in Framer - Translating concepts into implementation-ready no-code outcomes - Supporting founders and teams with design direction from idea to execution ## Experience ### Senior User Interface Designer — Upwork **Jun 2019 – Present** Worked with global clients on UI/UX design and web design projects across different industries and product types. This role reflects broad experience in solving design problems for startups, business websites, product interfaces, and conversion-focused digital experiences. **Key contributions:** - Reached Top Rated Plus status on Upwork - Ranked among the top 3% of talent on the platform - Completed more than $100k in UI/UX design and website-related work - Designed websites and interfaces that improved engagement and conversion outcomes - Built long-term client trust through clear communication and reliable delivery ### Founder — Teamup Agency **Oct 2019 – Dec 2025** Yogyakarta, Indonesia Led a design agency focused on UI/UX design and web development. Managed project quality, workflows, and delivery while helping clients move from rough business needs into clear, user-centered design solutions. **Key contributions:** - Directed UI/UX and web design projects from planning to delivery - Managed internal workflow and quality standards - Helped clients turn ideas into structured design outputs - Coordinated project execution with a user-centered and business-aware approach ### User Experience Designer — Skilledd **Feb 2020 – Jun 2021** Singapore Designed UX solutions that aligned user needs with business objectives. Conducted research and translated findings into clearer and more usable product experiences. ### User Interface Designer — FigPii **Jan 2020 – Mar 2020** Farmington, Michigan Worked on usability and interface quality by identifying UX issues, designing wireframes and prototypes, and producing scalable UI elements. ### User Interface Designer — Koding Works **Nov 2019 – Jan 2020** Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia Designed interfaces for websites and applications with a focus on usability, engagement, and cleaner interaction patterns. ### User Experience Designer — IsItUp DotCom **Jul 2019 – Nov 2019** Malaysia Collaborated with developers to create digital products that were visually clear, user-centered, and functionally practical. ### Frontend Developer — PT. Eratel Prima **Jun 2018 – Jul 2019** Surabaya Area, East Java, Indonesia Built and optimized front-end interfaces for websites and apps, helping improve usability, visual consistency, and implementation quality. This role strengthened the connection between interface design and technical execution. ### IT Support — Werkudara Group **Jun 2015 – Jun 2018** Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia Managed IT systems, troubleshooting, and website maintenance. Although this role was broader than product design, it provided an important technical foundation in system handling, problem-solving, and day-to-day digital operations. ## Industry Focus - SaaS - Fintech - Healthtech - Sustainability - Edutech - Startup products - Agency and client-service environments - Marketing and brand websites ## Core Strengths - UI/UX design for digital products and websites - Product interface design for dashboards and platforms - Landing page design and conversion-focused structure - Design systems and reusable components - Framer website development - Responsive design and layout systems - Information architecture and content hierarchy - Wireframing and prototyping - AI-assisted workflow support with Cursor - Cross-functional collaboration with founders, agencies, and teams ## Tools and Platforms ### Design Tools - Figma - Wireframing workflows - Prototyping workflows - UI systems and component libraries ### No-Code Platforms - Framer - Webflow - Shopify ### Workflow Support - Cursor - AI-assisted production workflows - Structured design-to-development handoff ## Education - **Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science** — Universitas AMIKOM Yogyakarta (2024 – 2026) - **Associate's Degree, Management Information Systems** — Universitas AMIKOM Yogyakarta (2015 – 2018) ## Certifications - Certificate of Completion: AI Capabilities and Limitations - Pemateri - Pekan Ilmiah UNESA - Advanced Upwork Profiles II: Upgrade Your Profile for 2022 - Students at Pare English Application Center: Holiday Program - CRO Analysis and Optimization Course Completion Badge ## Awards and Recognition - Tatarupa — Surabaya Official Government Programs - Top Rated Plus — Upwork - Top 3% Talent Ranking — Upwork ## Publications - *Studi Kasus UI/UX: Layout Redesign Halaman Pendaftaran Layanan Rawat Jalan Rumah Sakit* - UI/UX case study for a hospital dashboard redesign ## Languages - Indonesian — Native or bilingual proficiency - English — Professional working proficiency ## Contact - **Website:** [iqbalaqaba.com](https://iqbalaqaba.com/) - **LinkedIn:** [linkedin.com/in/iqbalaqaba](https://linkedin.com/in/iqbalaqaba) - **Email:** [iqbalaqaba96@gmail.com](mailto:iqbalaqaba96@gmail.com) - **Location:** Yogyakarta, Indonesia