Aqib

2025 Recap 🎀

One thing I've learned about product design is that a clean interface doesn't always mean a simple experience. A screen might look great, but if users have to think too much about what to do next, there's still a problem. Making things easy to understand matters just as much as making them look good.

Designed this research screen so teams can review findings with their own notes right beside them

One thing I pay attention to in product design is what happens when something goes wrong. A simple error message might tell users there's a problem, but it doesn't always help them fix it. Showing people what they can do next can make a frustrating experience much easier.

Big day for us! After months of hard work, unexpected blockers, and a lot of things that didn't go as planned, we finally made it. Foldrise is officially live 🥳 Try for free: foldrise.ai/

Semantic colors I created for this product

One thing I've noticed in product design is that not every user problem needs a new feature. Sometimes the feature already exists, but people struggle to find it or understand how to use it. Improving that experience can be more valuable than building something new.

I've been working with my team on a side project called Foldrise, and we're officially launching tomorrow. Foldrise helps clothing brands create realistic model photoshoots using just their clothing photos. It's a simpler way for brands to create product visuals without having to organize a full photoshoot every time. We've faced plenty of challenges and blockers along the way, but we managed to work through them. Huge thanks to everyone who joined our early waitlist. Can't wait for you all to try Foldrise tomorrow!

Designed this screen with soft warm neutrals for easier reading and fewer distractions

When I look at a dashboard, I don't start by asking what looks good. I look for the one thing users should notice first. If everything is fighting for attention, even a clean UI can become difficult to use.

It's easy to overlook these small details, but they make a big difference in how people experience a product.

Little details from this product design work 🪼

I built a spiderweb gallery for my portfolio. My favorite part is watching the photo snap back when I let go 👀

Here's the thought process behind my redesign 1. Replaced the back arrow with a panel toggle icon. It better communicates what the button actually does. 2. Replaced the colored letter boxes with simple icons. This makes it easier to recognize different actions while scanning the list. 3. Moved the favorite icon to hover. It's not something users need all the time, so I wanted to keep their attention on finding the right node. 4. Made the Popular and New labels softer so they're still noticeable without taking too much attention. 5. Added more spacing between items and sections. The previous layout felt crowded, making it harder to scan. 6. Added a divider below the tabs to give the navigation and node list their own space. This makes the overall structure easier to follow. That's all...

This is how it turned out 😶‍🌫️