CEO @ Design Monks • Helping 50+ Companies to Achieve Growth through Data Driven Design

With 8+ years in design and having worked on 40+ products across 20 diverse industries, I've consistently crafted innovative solutions for esteemed clients like Tutubi, Transcom, and SwissLife. My passion propels me to transform ideas into standout products, achieving substantial revenue growth for companies. Beyond delivering results, I'm committed to exceeding expectations and nurturing a continuous learning curve in design. Proudly, my insights engage with 24K+ designers on platforms from YouTube to Instagram.

🔗 Explore my journey: atiqurrahaman.com
🎓 Unveil product design secrets: uxtalkswithatiq.com

Eager to collaborate and redefine your design experience!

Why everyone’s suddenly obsessed with dark mode again?

Dark mode is back. 🔥
And designers can’t stop talking about it.

Why? It’s not just aesthetics.
It’s psychology.

Dark mode reduces eye strain.
Makes visuals pop.
Feels modern, sleek, and premium.

Humans are drawn to contrast.
Dark backgrounds make colors stand out.
Content feels sharper.
Interfaces feel focused.

But it’s not just “because it looks cool.”
It’s about user comfort, readability, and emotion.

Light vs dark.
Side by side, you’ll see why it works.
It’s subtle, powerful, and addictive.

Designers, founders, and product teams -
trends aren’t random.
They’re rooted in how we see, feel, and interact.

Me Atiqur Rahaman,
Co-founder of Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency

The voice behind the UX Talks with Atiq
We create digital experiences that convert.

Atiqur Rahaman

CEO & Founder @ Design Monks • Unlocked $1.2B in revenue for 100+ brands with game-changing, data-driven design. Ready to transform your brand next?

Some conversations don’t teach you something.
They change you!

Last week, I walked into the 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 office to share a few lessons on UI/UX.
But here’s the truth:

You never leave a good room the same way you entered it.

Because when people are curious…
when a team is hungry…for knowledge,

when the room is full of real questions -
growth becomes unavoidable.

And that’s exactly what happened.

We talked design.
We talked thinking.
We talked what makes a product actually feel human.

And their response after the session?
It reminded me why knowledge sharing matters so much.

“Some words don’t just sound wise - they feel like a whole lesson.
Every insight felt instantly useful.
Big thanks and deep respect…”

When a team receives knowledge with this kind of openness,
you know they’re built for long-term wins.

Here’s the part I want you to remember:

You grow faster when you share faster.
You learn more when you teach more.
And you evolve when you surround yourself with teams that challenge you.

If you’re not putting yourself in rooms that stretch your thinking,
you’re holding your own progress hostage.

So find those rooms.
Create those discussions.
And never stop exchanging energy with people who want to build, learn, and level up.

That’s how real growth happens.

- Atiqur Rahaman
CEO, Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency
Let’s build better products, together.

Talks about #design, #creative, #productdesign, #userinterface, and #userexperience

“We built an entire design agency without an office.”

Sounds crazy, right?
But that’s exactly what we did at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency

No office.
No time clocks.
No walls between creativity and freedom.

When we started, people said -
“Remote won’t work for a design team.”
But we believed otherwise.

Because creativity doesn’t need a location.
It needs connection.

Here’s what we learned while building a fully remote agency 👇

🧠 Async collaboration works wonders.
We don’t need 10 back-to-back meetings to stay aligned.
We rely on structured updates, Loom videos, and trust.

🌎 Hiring globally unlocked new energy.
Different time zones mean someone’s always creating.
Diversity brings ideas you could never script.

🕒 Time zone harmony is real.
We plan, sync, and celebrate across continents -
turning distance into strength.

At the end of the day,
it’s not about where you work.
It’s about how you work together.

We built Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency across borders - and proved that great design doesn’t need a desk. 

#RemoteWork #DesignCulture #Leadership

If your products users need a tutorial,
the design has already failed.

I learned this the hard way.

A few years ago, we built an interface packed with beautiful micro-interactions, clever labels, and neatly organized text.

It looked smart.
But users kept asking the same question:

“Umm… what do I do next?”

That was the wake-up call.

So we stripped everything back.
Removed half the text labels.
Simplified the flow.
Let the UI speak instead of explain.

And suddenly - 
completion rates went up.
That’s when it clicked:

Intuitive design isn’t about adding clarity.
It’s about removing confusion.

Because when a product is truly intuitive:

▶ People don't search for instructions.
▶ They don’t pause to interpret.
▶ They don’t fear making mistakes.
▶ They just move.

Great design feels obvious.
Not impressive.
Obvious.

So ask yourself today:

Would your users still understand your product
if you removed every label?

If not, the problem isn’t the user.
It’s the design.

And if you want help creating interfaces that explain themselves
that’s what we do at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency every single day.

If you're building something meaningful,
let’s make it effortless for your users.

“We built a global design agency without an office.”

People were shocked when we started Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency with no office, no fixed location, no physical HQ.

But here’s the truth most founders don’t admit:

You don’t need an office to build a world-class team.
You need systems, clarity, and trust.

When we removed the walls, our talent pool became the entire world.

Designers from all over the world
Different time zones didn’t break us -
they made us unstoppable.

Here’s how we run a fully remote agency without chaos:

1. Async communication is our superpower
No waiting.
No long meetings.
Clear briefs, documented decisions, structured updates.

2. Hire for ownership, not location
We don’t care where you live.
We care how you think, how you solve, and how you deliver.

3. Time-zone harmony over time-zone overlap
We don’t force everyone to be online together.
We design the workflow so progress happens 24/7 around the globe.

4. Culture > geography
The culture is built through behavior -
respect, autonomy, accountability -
not a coffee machine in a shared space.

5. Tools that keep us aligned
Notion for clarity.
Discord for communication.
Figma for collaboration.
Loom for context.
And yes - documentation for everything.

The result?
A team that works smarter, not closer.

Share your startup story below!

If you’re a designer, this one’s big. news for you all!
If you're a developer... it might be time to sweat.

Let’s break it down:
 - One-click CMS integration
 - AI-assisted layout edits
 - Native animation controls (zero-code, buttery smooth)
 - Built-in SEO + speed optimization
 - Live deploy - no dev handoff needed

This isn’t just a playground for visuals anymore.
This is a full production pipeline, wrapped in a design tool.

In one canvas, you can now:
→ Design.
→ Animate.
→ Connect content.
→ Optimize for SEO.
→ Ship.

🚨 My take:
Framer isn’t just evolving.
It’s redefining what it means to design on the web in 2025.
We’re entering a new era where design tools don’t just guide development 

And if you’re not watching this closely, you’re already behind.

📌P.S: We're coming up with new Framer templates every week, don't miss the latest themes coming from Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency

Grab yours one.
https://lnkd.in/gyCPnFu9

If you want to beat 90% of designers, you don’t need a new course.
You need the right reads.

Because tools change.
Trends fade.
But principles stay forever.

And the designers who grow fastest?
They study the thinking behind the craft - not just the visuals on the surface.

So here’s something I tell every designer at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency 
Read one great design book.
Apply one lesson.
Repeat.

That’s how you build long-term skill.
That’s how you separate yourself from the crowd.

Here are 10 books that will make you think deeper, design smarter, and communicate better:

1️⃣ Design as Art – Bruno Munari 
→ Learn to see design as a creative process, not just visuals. 
Use case: Inspires creative experimentation in logo, UI, and product design.

2️⃣ Making & Breaking the Grid – Timothy Samara 
→ Master the art of grids and layout for structured creativity. 
Use case: Perfect for web designers, app interfaces, or editorial layouts.

3️⃣ UI is Communication – Everett N. McKay 
→ Ensures interfaces “speak” clearly to users. 
Use case: Perfect for designers creating intuitive dashboards, apps, and websites that convey info effortlessly.

4️⃣ The Visual History of Type – Paul McNeil 
→ Understand typography through history to elevate your visual language. Use case: Designers creating brand identity or editorial layouts with strong typographic voice.

5️⃣ The Ultimate Guide to Web Design – Adrian Kuleszo 
→ Modern web design workflows, principles, and techniques. 
Use case: Web designers and front-end developers refining UI structures and responsive layouts.

6️⃣ Making Design Decisions: How to Design Effective User Interfaces at Warp-Speed – Tommy Geoco 
→ Practical UI decision-making strategies for fast-paced environments. 
Use case: UI/UX designers working on agile projects or rapid prototyping, making faster, smarter decisions.

7️⃣ Design Is a Job – Mike Monteiro 
→ Offers advice on professional design, client relations, and ethical choices. Use case: Freelancers and agency designers navigating contracts and client management.

8️⃣ 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People – Susan Weinschenk
Psychology-driven design made simple.

9️⃣ Designing with the Mind in Mind – Jeff Johnson
Cognitive shortcuts that will make your UI better instantly.

🔟 The Elements of User Experience – Jesse James Garrett
A clear roadmap to real UX thinking.

You don’t have to read all 10 today.
You don’t even need to finish a full chapter.

Just pick one.
Learn one idea.
Apply it to your next design.

That’s how real growth happens -
not overnight…

Your next level as a designer isn’t a tool upgrade.
It’s a mindset upgrade.

👇 Which book are you picking first?

Get Ahead Of 99% UI/UX Designers!
Wanna learn how?

I’ll be honest with you.
Most designers don’t fail because they lack talent.

They fail because they start designing before thinking.
And that’s exactly how I used to work too.

New project?
Open Figma
Start designing.
Pray it works.

But the top 1%?
They do the opposite.
They slow down
before they speed up.

At my early career stage, this one mindset shift changed everything.

Here are the 5 questions that now help me & my team
get ahead of 99% of designers:

1. Who are we actually designing for?
Not age & demographics.
Real context.
Real behaviors.
Real priorities.

2. What does “success” look like?
Conversion or Clarity?
Speed?
Retention?
If you don’t define success early…
you’ll design in circles.

3. What are the constraints?
Budget.
Timeline.
Tech limitations.
This is the difference between “dream design” and “shippable design.”

4. What already exists?
Competitors.
User reviews.
Life is too short to repeat someone else’s mistakes.

5. What happens if we don’t build this?
This question reveals:
Urgency.
Actual value.
If nothing breaks…
you’re solving the wrong problem.

These 5 questions
transformed how our designers think -
and honestly, it’s the fastest way to level up your UX brain.

If you want to become
a clearer, sharper, more confident designer…
start here.

Which question will you start asking from today? 👇

#designerstips

We don’t hire designers based on experience now!

We look for only 3 things....
when hiring designers at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency 

In every week I get the same question -
“Atiq vai, what do you look for when hiring designers at Design Monks?”

Here’s the truth:
It’s not your years.
Not the certificates.
Not the tools.

We only look for 3 things - and these three decide everything.

1. Curiosity

If you don’t ask why, you won’t grow.
One applicant once questioned a small interaction on our website -
and that single question showed us he thinks deeper than the screen.

2 . Clarity of Thinking

If you can’t explain your decisions simply,
your design won’t survive real-world chaos.

We don’t judge tool mastery.
We judge your logic.

3. Communication

Design is teamwork.
If you can’t listen, explain, and collaborate -
your skill won’t matter.

The best designers?
They think clearly.
Communicate well.
And stay endlessly curious.

Want the full breakdown of our hiring process?👇

Read the complete guide on our blog (Link in comments)
“What You Need to Know to Join Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency”

Most agencies lose clients long before the first design is even shown.
Because of bad work?
No but because of bad onboarding.

I learned this years ago.
And it changed everything for us at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency.

Let me take you inside
our first 48 hours
after a client says “yes.”

Because this is where trust is built.
Or broken.

1️⃣ The Welcome Call
Not a formality.
It sets the tone.
Clear goals.
Clear expectations.

2️⃣ Deep Discovery
Real questions.
Real understanding.
Truth over assumptions.

3️⃣ Requirement Mapping
Chaos → structure.
Pages, flows, priorities.
Everything transparent.

4️⃣ Wireframes in 48 Hours
Fast enough to build momentum.
Thoughtful enough to build trust.

5️⃣ Communication Setup
Slack. Notion. Weekly calls.
No confusion.

What changed?
Fewer revisions.
Faster approvals.
Stronger relationships.
Clients stopped feeling lost.

When your process is solid,
your design feels 10x better -
before the first pixel is even shown.

If you’re an agency owner or designer:
Your onboarding is your first impression.
Make it feel like a partnership.

Want the full workflow?
Comment “DM Flow.”

As a designer, you spend months building a high-quality product.
But Here’s the part nobody tells you about!

Most people think
if a product or Framer template converts
because it looks beautiful.

But the real magic?
It happens long before we open Framer.

At Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency,
here’s the story behind how we actually build
templates that perform - not just impress:

First - Structure comes before screens.
We design the journey.
The eye flow.
The click path.
If the structure fails, everything fails.

Second - UX makes the template usable.
Clear actions.
Predictable patterns.
A template should guide users
even without words.

Third - Animation must have purpose.
Direction.
Feedback.
Clarity.
Every movement earns its place.

Fourth - Color psychology sells silently.
Trust.
Urgency.
Attention.
Good colors influence decisions
without the user even realizing.

This is the difference between
a template that gets ignored
and a template that converts.

Which part do you want to master next?

#framer

Stop trying to be original. Be useful.

Most designers chase originality.
New styles. New trends. New tricks.

Design isn’t dying.
But useless design is.

But here’s the truth I learned while building my career in tech industry.
You don’t win by being different.
You win by being useful.

Clients don’t care if your design is “never seen before.”
They care if it solves a real problem.

A smoother flow.
A clearer layout.
A decision made faster.
A message that finally makes sense.

That’s the stuff that moves businesses forward.

Creativity is not about novelty - it’s about effectiveness.
If your work doesn’t help someone, it’s decoration… not design.

Want to grow faster as a designer?

Stop asking:
“Is this unique?”

Start asking:
“Does this make someone’s life easier?”

That mindset is the real differentiator.

Just launched a fresh case study!

Staying connected across borders
shouldn’t feel like a challenge.

That simple thought
was the starting point for our redesign
of the ESDIAC experience.

Millions of people rely on platforms like this -
to call home,
send data,
manage payments,
and stay close to the people who matter.

But most tools they use daily
are cluttered, overwhelming,
and not built with real human needs in mind.

So at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency
we took a different approach.

We stripped away the noise.
We clarified the flow.
We made every screen feel purposeful,
not complicated.

Clear navigation.
Simple actions.
A smoother journey for global communication.

Because great UI
isn’t just about looking good -
it’s about making life easier
on the other side of the screen.

Our full case study is now live on Behance.

👉 Take a look - and feel free to contact us
if you want your digital product redesigned with clarity, strategy, and strong UX thinking.

It was supposed to be a “regular client meeting.”
But it didn't!

A few months ago, we walked into a workshop expecting feedback on screens.
Nothing dramatic.
Nothing unusual.

A client said something that hit hard:
“Users don’t care about features. They care about momentum.”

That one line made us rethink everything -
our flows, our assumptions, our approach.

Since then, our product design process shifted:
• More clarity
• Less noise
• Journeys built around micro-wins
• Progress, not complexity

It reminded us that great design isn’t just functional -
it’s emotional.
It helps users move forward with confidence.

Amazing how one conversation can reshape an entire team’s direction.

What’s one insight that changed the way you work?
Share in comments!

If your designs still feel “messy,”
the problem isn’t your skills -
it’s your decision-making.

I learned this the hard way.
Early in my career, I spent days overthinking tiny details…
yet the final result still felt complicated.

Then I discovered something that changed everything:
The Rule of Thumbs.

Not theory.
Not fancy frameworks.
Just practical guidelines that simplify decisions
and make design instantly clearer.

So what is it, really?

The Rule of Thumbs is a set of simple, proven principles
that help you design with confidence -
without second-guessing every pixel.

It helps you:
• Enhance usability - users understand things faster.
• Improve accessibility - no one feels left out.
• Boost efficiency - fewer revisions, faster flow.
• Increase satisfaction - clean, intuitive, human-first experiences.

When we started applying this at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency,
our design process became smoother,
our decisions became sharper,
and our clients felt the difference instantly.

If you’re struggling with complex design choices,
maybe it’s time to simplify - not complicate.

Ready to elevate your work with clarity?
Let’s talk.
Book a free consultation - I’ll walk you through it. 

#DesignTips #DesignMonks #UXDesign #UIUX

Thumbs

Back in 2019, Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency was just an idea.

Late nights.
Weekend projects.
Dreams bigger than resources.

No fancy setup.
No big clients.
Just passion - and belief.

Then came small wins.
A few loyal clients.
One good project turned into another.
And slowly… momentum built.

Fast forward to today -
We’re a full-time team,
collaborating with founders and businesses across the world,
building designs that drive growth. 

The biggest lesson?
Consistency beats luck.
Show up.
Learn.
Adapt.
Repeat.

Grateful for every client who trusted us,
every designer who joined the mission,
and every mistake that shaped us.

From a one-person dream to a growing studio -
this journey is just getting started. 💛

It started as a side hustle.
Now it’s a full-time design studio.

“𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝. 
𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.”

It was 2017.
A Wednesday.
6:45 PM.
I was the last one in the office - again.

Not because I had the best ideas.
Not because I had the highest title.
But because I cared.
I asked questions. 
I listened. 
I cleaned up the mess others left behind without complaining.

I didn’t know it then, 
but I was building something far more valuable than a skillset.

I was building reliability.
Trust.
Respect.

Back then, I just wanted to feel like I belonged.
But here’s what I learned:

People don’t always choose the flashiest.
They choose the one who shows up.
The one who makes life easier.
The one who does what they say, without needing applause.

Now I lead teams.
I hire people.
And guess what I look for?

Not just talent.
But attitude. Ownership. A calm in the storm.

Be the person everyone wants to work with.
Because that’s the person people remember.

Ever been that person or worked with one?
Tag them. Thank them. Or become them.

The shot that took us 4 hours…
but made the client say “Approved!” in 14 seconds.

Funny, right?
You spend days polishing flows,
fixing micro spacing,
perfecting states…

But sometimes -
it’s one perfect shot
that does all the heavy lifting.

Here’s what happened:

We were prepping for a major presentation.
Big client.
High expectations.
Zero room for confusion.

The product was solid.
The UX made sense.
But something was missing -
that instant clarity moment.

So we paused everything.
Sat down.
And crafted one hero mockup.

Just one.

Clean.
Confident.
Story-driven.

A shot that didn’t just “show the design”…
it showed the feeling behind the design.

When we presented…
they didn’t ask for extra screens.
They didn’t question the flow.
They didn’t zoom into pixels.

They just looked at that one shot and said:
“Got it. Let’s move forward.”

That’s when it clicked for me:

Good design solves problems.
Great presentation removes doubts.

Every designer should build one thing in every project:

A signature shot.
A frame that captures the entire vision instantly.
The shot that makes your client feel the product.

Because clients don’t remember all the screens.
But they never forget the one that made everything make sense.

Design smart.
Present smarter.
That’s the real edge.

👇 Tell me - do you also design a signature shot for your projects?

99% of people quit when it gets tough.
But That 1%?

Most people give up before success.

But
Great things don’t happen overnight.
In most cases, the road is tough.
And most people quit when it gets hard.

That’s why 99% don’t make it.
Not because they lack talent.
But because they lack patience.

You need to be that 1%

Yes, there will be challenges.
Yes, the journey will test you.
And yes, quitting will seem like the easier option.

But here’s the truth:
Consistency beats talent every single time.

You don’t need to be the best today.
You don’t need to outshine everyone instantly.
You need to stay in the game long enough.

Because when others give up…
You’ll still be there.
Still learning.
Still growing.
Still moving forward.

And that’s how you win.

So, relax.
Keep going. 
You’re closer than you think.

#DesignMonks #GrowthMindset #SuccessJourney #Leadership

The funny thing about life?
People will judge you… no matter what you do.

And I learned this the hard way.

You gain a little weight -
“Bro eats all day.”

You lose some weight -
“Are you sick?”

You dress well -
“Show off.”

You keep it simple -
“Looks broke.”

You stay serious -
“Too boring.”

You crack jokes -
“Too immature.”

You speak the truth -
“Rude.”

You stay single -
“Lonely.”

You become successful -
“Arrogant.”

At some point, I realized something:

People don’t see you.
They see their version of you.

And if you try to please everyone…
you’ll lose yourself in the process.

Because their opinions?
They don’t pay your bills.
They don’t build your skills.
They don’t live your life.

So why carry the weight of their words?

Follow your passion.
Choose what makes you happy.
Build the life you want - not the one people expect from you.

At the end of the day…

Your happiness is worth more
than everyone else’s judgement combined.

Keep moving.
Keep building.
Keep becoming your best version -
with or without approval.

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