I can still remember the day like it was yesterday, when I went for my first trial class at the gym near my neighbourhood. It was a regular Tuesday and the trainer…
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Towards a Fulfilling Creative Life
Music Listening: ‘Lucky Star’ – RoundPhoto Credits: Drew Graham I’ve not been writing lately (past a year) and I thought maybe this year I will share some insights on achieving a creative…
The Way Out Of Isolation
I know the deafening sound of a quiet empty room. The moment where you wake up and realise that this was the place you have seen for the most part of your…
On Designing Truthfully
Being a UX/UI Designer, sometimes our work might not be, what is mocked up to be. The nature of my work tends to lean towards creating what looks good for the client.…
Addiction, Society & UX Designers
Social media is creating a society that confuses ‘truth and popularity’ – Chamath Palihapitiya There was a discussion on CNBC with Chamath Palihapitiya on his views about the pervasiveness of social media.…
Things I Struggled as a Freelancer
It’s not money, or finding work. In fact, I enjoyed the process of it and took it as a challenge. However, the one thing I couldn’t overcome was loneliness. At the second…
On Being an Exceptional Freelance Professional
For the past 2 years, I have been steadily growing my work and clients as a freelance UX/UI Designer. I would like to share my personal thoughts for anyone looking to make…
Thoughts on Flow, Swimming & Design Work
Flow takes us into deeper levels of thought. Every time when I am in the waters, it tunes me to pure reflection and being. It can be said the same in the…
Should Designers Learn to Code?
This might be a tough topic and could even be controversial. But to me, the answer is yes. Before you think of reasons why you shouldn’t, take a time to reflect on…
Software Tools I Use As A UX/UI Designer
I used to be bad at Photoshop. It was mainly because I was confused at the concepts of layers and blending modes. The only reason I use Photoshop at that time was…