Ikram Hussain
Product Developer · Faizeh Nahar
Los Angeles, CA
In My Own Words
I'm a product developer and designer with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Riverside and hands-on experience developing apparel and merchandise for creative production companies. Through my work at Global Phenomenon, I’ve led product design and managed production for brands like Nike, Puma, and Inked Magazine—handling everything from concept decks and material sourcing to final delivery.
I approach product development with both an engineer’s precision and a designer’s intuition. Whether it’s refining fit, selecting hardware, or coordinating with manufacturers, I care about the details that make products functional, on-brand, and market-ready. I’ve also built my own brand, Faizeh Nahar, from the ground up—overseeing sourcing, budgeting, and trend forecasting.
Based in Los Angeles and open to opportunities across Southern California, I’m excited to join teams where I can contribute to product pipelines, design strategy, and hands-on development from concept to launch.
Work Experience
Founder
Faizeh Nahar2023 – Present
• Design & Development: Oversee the creation of all designs, including reference curation and digital editing in Photoshop. • Material Sourcing: Manage procurement of fabrics, hardware, zippers, and other essential production materials. •Production Coordination: Handle communication with manufacturers to ensure seamless production processes. • Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, expenses, and financial planning for operations. •Trend Analysis & Research: Conduct in-depth market research to stay ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences.
Designer and Assistant
Global Phenomenon2024 – Present
• Led merchandise design and managed clothing production for the company's apparel. •Developed creative decks for client presentations, curating mood boards and visual concepts for brands such as Nike, Puma, Inked Magazine and Dazed Magazine. • Assisted in creating call sheets, ensuring efficient scheduling and coordination for production shoots. • Provided on-set production support, including lighting setup, gaffing, and behind-the-scenes content capture
Intern
MILK Studios2022 – 2022
• Assisted in studio setup, equipment management, and production logistics across six studios. • Managed inventory, equipment testing, and maintenance to ensure seamless operations. • Coordinated location orders, pickups, and returns, facilitating efficient studio workflows. • Handled equipment deliveries and sub-rentals, supporting high-profile productions.
Education
Projects
Global Phenomenon Belt
Designed and 3D-modeled a custom graffiti-style belt buckle for merchandise under our production company. I began by vectorizing original lettering artwork, then translated the design into a precise 3D model using SolidWorks.
The final design accounted for fit, wearability, and manufacturability, including curvature modeling for ergonomic comfort and integration with a strap system. I added mechanical detailing for attachment hardware and prepared spec drawings with full dimensional callouts for fabrication.
This piece was developed as part of our brand's wearable merchandise line and reflects a blend of graphic identity, technical design, and production readiness.
Faizeh Nahar Capsule 001
Designed and developed the entire collection for Faizeh Nahar, merging streetwear aesthetics with tailored, experimental silhouettes. Every garment was conceptualized, patterned, and refined in-house, with all fabrics, trims, and hardware personally sourced from local vendors in Los Angeles.
The capsule reflects a hands-on approach to design and production—from initial sketches and material selection to managing fittings and overseeing final assembly. The collection gained organic traction, including a notable placement on Juelz Santana, helping establish the brand’s presence at the intersection of underground fashion and cultural relevance.
BCI-Drone
Engineered a fully custom drone system controlled through EEG-based brainwave signals. Built entirely from scratch, the system integrates an Arduino-based flight controller with a neural interface headset to enable hands-free navigation.
Developed signal processing algorithms in MATLAB to interpret real-time EEG patterns and translate them into precise flight commands. The drone is capable of executing functional tasks such as delivering small items, showcasing the potential for hands-free control systems in assistive technology and human-computer interaction.