Hey there, I'm Sazzad.
I design & build
thoughtful digital
experiences.
With a background in product design, branding, and front-end development, I bring ideas to life from first sketch to final code. Whether it's shaping a user journey, crafting a visual identity, or building out responsive interfaces, I focus on making things work beautifully—for users and businesses.
Beyond the Canvas: My Story
A journey across pixels, platforms, and possibilities.
My journey through design has taken me across pixels, platforms, and endless possibilities.
What began as a fascination with how things look and work has grown into a 15 plus year career designing thoughtful, intuitive digital experiences. I’ve worked across startups, agencies, and product teams, turning ideas into interactive products that balance clarity, creativity, and impact.
Over the years, I’ve helped build platforms, launch products, define identities, and craft design systems that scale. My work spans industries like education, real estate, healthcare, and creative tools, but at the core, it is always about people. I design with curiosity, empathy, and intention, solving real problems and bringing clarity to complexity.
I believe great design is not just about how something looks or even how it works, it is about how it makes someone feel. Whether it is guiding students through chemistry, helping teams communicate ideas, or shaping tools that empower creators, I design to make technology feel more human.
🚀 Solo at Aktiv
As the sole designer at Aktiv Learning, I led end-to-end design efforts — shaping UX strategy, crafting product experiences, building a scalable design system, refining the brand identity, and even contributing to front-end development for marketing initiatives.
Result: Acquired by Top Hat
🤖 AI Integration
Designed and developed Chemical Intelligence, an AI-powered grading engine that provides instant, intelligent feedback to students, reducing instructor workload and enhancing learning outcomes. I also worked on Ace, an AI assistant created to support students with real-time guidance and personalized learning experiences.
🧠 AI wasn’t just a feature—it was core to the design process
More Than a Mockup: What Sets Me Apart
- End-to-end design - I’ve led the full creative and technical process, from concept to launch, without handing things off.
- Designer and builder - I don’t just design interfaces, I can also bring them to life with front-end code.
- Working with AI - I’ve integrated tools like Ace and Chemical Intelligence to enhance user experiences and streamline feedback.
- Brand-driven thinking - I pay attention to voice, tone, and visual identity to create products that feel cohesive and intentional.
- Cross-functional collaborator - I work seamlessly with product, engineering, and business teams to keep projects clear and moving forward.
A Path Built Through Design
From early sketches to shaping products used by thousands, my career has been a series of bold steps fueled by a love for impactful design.
Top Hat Monocle
Sr. Product Designer
Dec. 2020 - Present
I designed innovative experiences for Aktiv team, including the patented AktivGrid System, patented Aktiv Mathematics platform, and Aktiv Readiness.
Aktiv Learning
Lead Designer
Dec. 2020 - Dec. 2022
I played a key role in designing Aktiv Grid and building the Aktiv Design Language, ensuring seamless user experiences and consistency across all products.
BeeBack
Chief Design Officer & Co-Founder
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2022
Gravit Designer
Chief Product Officer
Jun. 2015 - Jul. 2016
I helped build and scale their collaborative design platform into a powerful vector design tool, which was later acquired by Corel as a competitor to Figma.
Pixels With Purpose
A curated selection of work where strategy meets creativity — projects crafted not just to look beautiful, but to solve real problems and inspire real people.
Thoughtwaves & Scribbles
Notes, ideas, experiments, and reflections — a glimpse into my evolving thoughts on design, creativity, and the world that inspires it all.
A user interface is like a joke. If you have to explain it, it’s not that good.
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