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
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Eager to collaborate and redefine your design experience!

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder at Dev Monks!

“Your life will grow only as big as your dream.”
I heard that line years ago.

And it never left me.

So instead of shrinking the dream…
I decided to expand it. 🔥

Alhamdulillah, today I’m officially adding a new chapter to my journey:
𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐂𝐄𝐎) & 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬.

The challenge started with Design Monks.

The vision?

To build a global company - fully remote.
A place where anyone could work from anywhere in the world.
Where talent mattered more than location.
Where people wanted to work.
Wanted to learn.
Wanted to collaborate.

Alhamdulillah, we’ve been able to build that culture to a level I’m proud of.
But there was always one frustration in my heart as a designer-founder.

We would design incredible products.

But sometimes…
The development didn’t match the craft.

The magic that happens when design and development truly respect each other that synergy , was missing.

And I couldn’t ignore it anymore.
So instead of complaining about it…

We built it.

That’s how Dev Monks was born.
A natural evolution.
From idea → to design → to full-scale development.

From custom builds handling millions of users
to enterprise-level solutions.

No compromises in craftsmanship.
No gaps between vision and execution.

Just pure, aligned product building.

I don’t ask for much.
Just your prayers and support.

Because the bigger mission remains the same -
To take Bangladesh to the global stage. ❤️

This is just the beginning.

#devmonks

Atiqur Rahaman

With 6 years of experience and a proven track record of success in designing innovative and engaging solutions for a wide range of clients, including Tutubi, Transcom, Telenor, Robi, SwissLife, and CarteleraApp, I have a passion for turning business ideas into great products and delivering delightful user experiences. My expertise in helping companies grow and succeed has contributed to a lot of revenue growth for businesses such as Dingi, Faithcircle, Zantrik, and Ostad. I am confident in my ability to create solutions that drive results and exceed expectations. As a designer, I am constantly learning and growing from my experiences, ideas, and thoughts. And now, I am excited to share them with other design enthusiasts like myself through this initiative. So come on in and let's explore the world of design together

You can know more about me @ https://www.atiq.info

Learn Product Design Free @ https://www.uxtalkswithatiq.com/

CEO & Founder @ Design Monks • Unlocked $4.8B in revenue for 100+ brands with game-changing, data-driven design. Ready to transform your brand next?

I just crossed 30 Today!
And honestly… birthdays don’t feel as exciting anymore. 👀

Somewhere between chasing goals and building companies,
you look up and realize -

A whole decade just passed.

In these 30 years, I’ve lost things.
I’ve gained things.
I’ve broken.
I’ve rebuilt.

And if I could sit with my 20-year-old self for one hour,
these are the lessons I’d share:

No one is coming to save you.
Not in your career.
Not in your mental health.
Not in your finances.
You have to become the hero of your own story.

Your body forgave you in your 20s.
After 30… it starts keeping records.
Invest in your health now.

Trying to make everyone happy is the fastest way to lose your own peace.
Saying “No” doesn’t make you rude.
It makes you self-aware.

Accept people as they are.
Don’t enter relationships hoping to “fix” someone.

A strong bank balance gives more peace than an expensive watch.
Money doesn’t buy happiness.
But it buys options.
And the power to say no.

As you grow, your circle gets smaller.
That’s maturity.
Quality will always beat quantity.

Motivation fades.
Discipline stays.
If you want something big, you must keep going even when you don’t feel like it.

Just because someone apologizes doesn’t mean your pain disappears.
Moving on is your decision - not theirs.

Don’t compare your behind-the-scenes struggle to someone else’s highlight reel.
Everyone’s grass looks greener from a distance.

Good people face bad moments.
Bad people sometimes win too.
Instead of asking, “Why me?”
Ask, “What should I do now?”

That shift changes everything.

30 feels less about celebration
and more about clarity.

Still learning.
Still building.
Still becoming.

If you’re in your 20s - start early.
If you’re in your 30s - stay intentional.

Life doesn’t slow down.

But your perspective can level up.

I signed his offer letter 8 years ago!

Today, he signed as my Co-Founder for Dev Monks
Sounds crazy, right?

Let me tell you the story. 👀
People often think success is about skills, money, or timing.

But honestly?

Something even more valuable decides your future.
Your network is worth more than your bank balance.

Who you hang out with...
Who you struggle with...
Who you fail with...

These are the people who decide your future.

Let me tell you about Adar.
He joined my very first startup as a Flutter Developer.

That startup? **It failed.**
It crashed and burned.

The business died.
But the brotherhood survived.

We went on to work at the same companies.
We took initiatives that failed again.
Life eventually took us in different directions.

But the universe works in funny ways.

Ador wanted to build something of his own.
At the same time, I was thinking about taking development seriously alongside design.

And suddenly…

The dots connected.
2 + 2 became 4.

Today, that "employee" is the **𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬.**
𝐌𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫.

Steve Jobs once said:

"You can’t connect the dots looking forward.
You can only connect them looking backwards."

And he was right.

So build your network early.
Build your circle before you build your wealth.

Keep the good ones close.
You have no idea where the dots will lead.

Because in the end?
**Your Network is your Net Worth.**

Welcome home, Adar. ❤️

#Entrepreneurship #Growth #StartupLife

So we didn’t just launch a new venture.
We paused… and celebrated it properly. ✨

A new chapter just unlocked for us.

With the launch of Dev Monks, this isn’t just another service added to the list.

It’s a shift.

From only designing products…
to building them.
Launching them.
Owning the execution.

And when you work years toward something quietly -
when you plan it, structure it, build the team for it -

You don’t just post about it.
You take a moment.

So that’s what we did.

We stepped away from screens.
Sat together as a team.
Smiled a little longer than usual.

Because big moves deserve small celebrations.
It’s easy to chase the next milestone immediately.

But growth feels better when you acknowledge it.
Dev Monks is officially part of our journey now.

And this is just the beginning.
More coming soon. 

#DesignMonks #devmonks

I trusted a piece of rope with my life today.
And strangely…

It reminded me how most people live their lives.

Safe.
Predictable.
Comfortable.

I’m usually the one in control.

I run the meetings.
I sign the deals.
I map the road ahead for Design Monks.

But today?

I had zero control.

400 feet above the ocean.
A parachute above me.
Nothing but wind and silence around.

Parasailing. 🪂
It shows up everywhere in life.

Before you start the company.
Before you launch the idea.
Before you push your limits.

Your brain protects comfort.
But here’s the truth most people ignore:

Comfort rarely creates growth.

The boat is safe.
But the view is limited.

The boat is stable.
But you never leave the surface.

The moment I lifted into the air…
Perspective changed.

The fear faded.
The horizon expanded.

And it reminded me of something powerful.
You don’t grow by repeating what feels safe.
You grow by stepping into what feels uncertain.

In design.
In business.
In life.

Progress always begins with a small leap.

So let me ask you something.

What’s the one thing you’ve been delaying
because it feels uncomfortable?

Maybe it’s time.

Hook in.
Take the lift.
See how high you can go. 

👇 Curious to know:
When was the last time you did something for the first time?

#GrowthMindset #Leadership #CEOJournal

I had to move my office…today.

Right in front of a beach.
Sounds like a dream, right? 🌊

Laptop open.
Sea breeze.
Waves in the background.

The kind of setup people imagine when they hear:

“Freelancing agency.”
“Remote company.”
“Founder life.”

But here’s the part most people don’t see.

The best part of building a remote agency?
You can work from anywhere.

A beach.
A café.
A different country.

Freedom.

But the hardest part of being a founder?

You have to work everywhere.

Vacation becomes a workspace.
Weekends become catch-up time.
Travel becomes mobile office mode.

Because when you’re building something real…

You don’t clock out.

You stay responsible.

For the team.
For the clients.
For the vision.

That’s the founder paradox.

Freedom on the outside.
Responsibility on the inside.

But here’s the mindset shift I remind myself of:
You didn’t choose this path for comfort.

You chose it for ownership.

Ownership of your time.
Ownership of your decisions.
Ownership of the life you're building.

So yes…

Today my office is in front of a beach.

But the mission is still the same.

Build.
Lead.
Improve.

No matter where the laptop opens.
Because remote work isn’t about location.

It’s about discipline.

And founders know the truth:
You can change the view.

But the work still follows you.
Keep building.

Our New Branding Project Alert!

Most food brands try to look “fresh.”
Very few actually feel honest.

That’s exactly what we set out to build with our latest branding project - True Harvest.

Not a trendy organic label.
A return to real food.

True Harvest is rooted in purity, honesty, and natural abundance.
The idea was simple:

Quality grows from the soil.
And simplicity speaks louder than hype.

We crafted a timeless serif logotype to create trust at first glance.
Paired it with a deep green palette that signals freshness and grounding.

Then we layered in hand-drawn vegetable illustrations -
adding warmth, humanity, and authenticity to the system.

Because farm-inspired shouldn’t feel generic.

It should feel real.

From packaging boxes and tote bags
to editorial layouts and billboard applications -

Every touchpoint was designed to feel wholesome, transparent, and premium without losing approachability.

Structured, but organic.
Modern, but rooted.

That balance is where strong branding lives.

At Design Monks, we don’t just design logos.

We build visual systems that carry meaning across every surface a brand touches.

If you’re looking to grow a brand identity that actually stands for something -

Let’s build it properly.

Logo Design.
Full Brand Identity.
Packaging Design.
Visual Systems & more.

Your brand deserves more than decoration.
It deserves direction.

Get ready for a surprise! 👀

What if I told you…
we’re about to break our own pattern? 👀

For years,
you’ve seen Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency designing.

Websites.
Apps.
Brands.

Pixel-perfect interfaces.
Conversion-focused experiences.
Growth-driven digital products.

That’s what we’re known for.
That’s what we mastered.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth about growth:

If you only do what you’re known for…
you stop evolving.

And we refuse to stay in one box.

So let me ask you something -

Did you ever imagine us doing something beyond design?

Not just better UI.
Not just smarter UX.
Not just stronger branding.

Something… different.

Something that pushes us beyond services.
Beyond client work.
Beyond the expected.

This isn’t a pivot.
It’s an expansion.

A bold one. 🔥

We’ve been quietly building.
Testing.
Rethinking what impact really means for founders and product teams.

And now…

Big move loading.

So tell me -
What do you think Design Monks is about to launch?

A product?
A platform?
A community?
Something crazier?

Drop your guesses below.
Let’s see who reads between the lines. ✨

3 persons....3 different personas.
One goal - to take Dev Monks to a new height.

Sounds simple.

But building something meaningful rarely is.
Because companies are not built by ideas alone.

They’re built by people.

People who think differently.
People who challenge each other.
People who bring different strengths to the same table.

That’s exactly what’s happening right now.

Three builders.
Three perspectives.

One focuses on vision.
Where the company is going.

One focuses on systems.
How things scale without breaking.

One focuses on technology.
Turning ideas into real products people can use.

Different minds.

But the same direction.
And that’s the secret most founders learn late:

Great teams are not copies of each other.
They are complements.

One sees the opportunity.
One builds the structure.
One executes with precision.

You can teach tools.
You can’t teach ownership.

And when the right people share the same ownership mindset…

Things start to move.

Faster decisions.
Stronger execution.
Bigger vision.

So if you're building something right now, ask yourself:

Do you have people around you who just work…
Or people who build with you?

Because the right circle doesn’t just grow companies.
It creates momentum.

For Dev Monks, this is just the beginning.
And the next chapter is going to be bigger. 

Stay with us!

We analyzed a few SaaS and tech brands recently.

And here’s a painful truth most founders discover too late.

Great technology doesn’t guarantee a great brand.
Many AI companies build powerful products.

Smart algorithms.
Complex systems.
Incredible engineering.

But when people look at the brand?

It feels… confusing.

That observation inspired one of our latest branding explorations at Design Monks.

SIVRO - an AI Technology Brand Identity.

The idea started with a simple question:

How do you visually represent intelligence emerging from complexity?

Because that’s exactly what AI does.

It takes massive data.
Hidden patterns.
Complex systems.

And turns them into clear insight.

So we designed a symbol inspired by:

Signals.
Systems.
Connected data.

A geometric mark that feels like clarity forming out of chaos.

Then we paired it with a vibrant blue → teal gradient.

Why?

Because AI shouldn’t just feel futuristic.

It should feel:
Smart.

From logo grids
to digital product applications
to billboards and brand systems -

Every element was designed to communicate one thing:

Confidence in an AI-driven future.

Because strong tech brands don’t just build products.

They build perception.
And perception shapes trust.

So if you’re building in AI, SaaS, or deep tech, ask yourself:
Does your brand communicate intelligence…

or just complexity?

If you're planning to build a tech brand that feels clear, modern, and scalable -

Let’s design something intelligent together.
Your technology deserves a brand that speaks just as powerfully.

The wait is over.
And this one changes everything. 👀🔥

For years, you’ve seen us design.

Websites.
Apps.
Brands.
SaaS products.

We shaped the vision.
We crafted the interface.
We built the identity.

But there was always one thought in my mind as a founder:
Why stop at design?

Why hand over something we deeply understand…
and not see it fully come to life?

So today, we’re stepping into a whole new chapter.

Introducing Dev Monks - a concern of Design Monks.

Not just designing products.
Building them.
Launching them.
Executing them.

From idea → to strategy → to design → to real, working development.

Because great UI deserves great engineering.
Because strong branding deserves proper implementation.
Because founders deserve a team that doesn’t just imagine the product…

…but delivers it end-to-end.

This isn’t a pivot.

It’s an evolution.

And honestly, this move has been years in the making.
Our website is officially LIVE.

Go check it out.
https://www.devmonks.co/

Now We’re not only just designing the future anymore.
We’re building it.

⚠️ This might hurt a little.

You’re not average because you lack talent.

You’re average because you chose comfort too many times.

I’m saying this to myself first.

There was a phase in my journey building a agency where I thought I was “working hard.”

Long hours.
Client calls.
Endless revisions.

But deep down?

I was avoiding the uncomfortable moves.

• Raising our prices
• Saying no to misaligned projects
• Hiring people better than me
• Positioning globally instead of locally

Average doesn’t come from laziness.

It comes from safe decisions repeated daily.

You answer emails instead of building systems.
You polish small tasks instead of making bold bets.
You stay busy instead of being strategic.

And slowly, you blend in.

No strong positioning.
No sharp identity.
No clear edge.

Just… decent.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

If your goals are uncommon,
your habits must be uncommon too.

Growth requires friction.

Awkward conversations.
Risky upgrades.
Temporary dips in comfort

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A while ago, we started studying on project niche based problem at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency.

That’s how Dwelio was born - our latest Real Estate App UI/UX Case Study.

We looked at how people actually search for properties.

- Buyers jumping between apps.
- Renters struggling to compare listings.
- Property owners getting lost in crowded marketplaces.

And one pattern kept showing up:

The experience was messy.
So we designed a concept to rethink it.

Instead of adding more features, we focused on clarity.

• Simple and focused property search
• Clean listing layouts
• Verified property indicators
• Easy comparison between options
• Quick communication with owners

The goal was simple:

Help users discover, compare, and decide faster.
Because good UX doesn’t just make things look better.
It makes decisions easier.

For buyers.
For renters.
For property platforms.

And for founders building the next real estate product.
If you're building in PropTech or real estate, 

This case study might give you a few ideas on how the experience can be improved.

👉 Explore the full Dwelio case study and let me know what you think.
(Link in comment)

Your feedback always helps us design better.

#UIDesign #RealEstateApp

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Most designers wait for “real client work.”

Smart designers create it.

Challenges help you:
• Practice real-world problem solving
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• Create portfolio-ready case studies
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You don’t need 5 years of experience.
You need proof of thinking.

If you’re serious about leveling up your UX/UI career this year:

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Your portfolio is not built by scrolling LinkedIn.
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Comment “CHALLENGE” and I’ll reply with which one fits your level best.

#ux #uxui #uxdesign #productdesign #userexperience

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Missing Out on Leads? 😭

Your design could be the issue!

Growing but not converting? 
You might need a design revamp. 
Small changes can make a big impact.

Here are 3 major design mistakes 
that can cost your leads

Not A Mobile-friendly Design 
Everyone uses their phones. 
Difficult navigation means they leave. 😖

Not-so-good Landing Page Design
Your online storefront must be clear and inviting. 
Bad design scares away customers. 🏪

Slow Loading Speeds
No one waits for slow sites. 
Fast loading is crucial to keep visitors. 🚩

Avoid these mistakes to satisfy users 
And also, grow your business!

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