Hey there, I'm Sazzad.
I design and 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 design roots go back over 15 years, starting with a curiosity for how things work and how they look. I’ve worked with startups, agencies, and product teams—learning how to balance form and function through hands-on design.
🚀 Solo at Aktiv
As the sole designer at Aktiv Learning, I owned everything: UX strategy, product design, design systems, branding, and front-end development.
Result: Acquired by Top Hat
🤖 AI Integration
Created Chemical Intelligence (AI-powered grading) and worked on Ace (AI assistant for educators). AI shaped how we designed, tested, and evolved products.
🧠 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 Learning, including Aktiv Chemistry, Aktiv Mathematics, and the Readiness platform.
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 the 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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