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Afsal CMK

Design Manager

As a Design Manager, Afsal leads multidisciplinary teams and aligns design strategy with business goals. He fosters collaboration between product and engineering, builds scalable design systems, and ensures every solution balances usability with impact.

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Work

Following are part of some of the interesting projects I've worked on. These visuals showcase the quality, simplicity, and attention to details for crafting beautiful and functional product design work.

UX and product design: sports cycling girl flat vector illustration for web app ui ux design sample2 by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: zeta onboarding by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: activity tracker ui ux app web design illustration by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: Screen 6 by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: image processing20210904 20008 rjgv6d by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: a662068d7a52fa9c8d6a5feaeffc42ab by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: activity tracker mobile ios ui ux app web design illustration by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: zeta ui afsalcmk10 by Afsal CMK
UX and product design: Inbox cards for Supercard by Afsal CMK
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Journals

Journals exploring design principles, personal experiences, and creative ideas.

How to Overcome Creative Blocks as a Designer?

How to Overcome Creative Blocks as a Designer?

I've come across many designers who feel completely drained by their daily work. Every design they create seems to get pulled in different directions by multiple stakeholders, l...
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Design Direction That Builds Confidence

Design Direction That Builds Confidence

Giving design direction is one of the hardest and most important parts of leading creative teams. It’s not just about what needs to change - it’s about helping designers underst...
uxdesignfeedbackleadershipcommunication
The Artist’s Eye in Product Design

The Artist’s Eye in Product Design

As an artist, I’ve always started with the end in mind. Before I paint or sketch, I visualize how the final piece should feel - its balance, its flow, the energy it carries. Tha...
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The Return of the Generalist Designer?

The Return of the Generalist Designer?

There’s a pattern that seems to repeat every decade or so in tech - the shift from structure back to exploration. In the early days of the web, designers and developers were all...
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Great Design Always Talks Back

Great Design Always Talks Back

One of the easiest ways to miss edge cases in design is by overlooking feedback. It sounds obvious, but it’s often what slips through the cracks. Many flows look clean and logic...
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How Design Becomes Faster as It Scales

How Design Becomes Faster as It Scales

There’s a common fear that systems, patterns, and templates slow design down. That once things become structured, creativity fades. But in practice, the opposite often happens. ...
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Contact

Great! It’s time to discuss your next project. I’d be happy to help with Design Manager and related design work.

Part-time work

Flexible Part-Time

Collaborate on an hourly basis with clear milestones and iterations tailored to your needs.

Project engagement

Project Engagement

Partner with me for end-to-end ownership of your design project.

Consultation

Expert Consultation

Book a dedicated session to tackle specific challenges, refine strategies, or validate design decisions.


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UX & Product

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  5. Hire an App Designer
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Brand & Visual

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  6. Hire an Icon Designer
  7. Hire an Illustrator

Roles

  1. Head of Design
  2. UX Leader
  3. Lead Product Designer
  4. UX Strategist
  5. Design System Specialist
  6. Design Mentor
  7. AI Designer
  8. All roles & cities

Cities

  1. Product Designer in Dubai
  2. Product Designer in Bangalore
  3. Product Designer in Hyderabad
  4. Product Designer in Mumbai