Product Designer • Vibe Coder • New York City
About Me
My journey through design started with a fascination for how things work and look, and over time it has grown into a 15+ year practice of creating thoughtful, intuitive digital products. I've worked across startups, agencies, and product teams, helping turn ideas into experiences that balance clarity, creativity, and impact.
At Aktiv Learning, I was the sole designer, shaping everything from UX strategy to a scalable design system and brand identity. I led the work end to end, collaborating closely with product and engineering while also contributing to front-end implementation when needed. That foundation later supported Aktiv's acquisition by Top Hat.
More recently, my work has focused on integrating AI in ways that feel practical, responsible, and human. I helped design Chemical Intelligence, an AI-powered grading engine that delivers instant, personalized feedback to students, and Ace Step-by-Step, a flexible question type that guides students through any relevant solution pathway, giving feedback at each step as they work. In both cases, AI was not an add-on, but part of the design process from the start.
I don't separate thinking from execution. Fluent in Figma MCP, Claude, and code, I move ideas from design to working prototype without handing off or waiting. This vibe coding workflow lets me test real interactions, not just mockups, and ship faster without sacrificing craft.
Across education, real estate, healthcare, and creative tools, my focus stays the same: I design to make complicated systems feel understandable, useful, and human.
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Testimonials
"Sazzad is a unique talent who can truly do it all. He consistently impressed me with his ability to translate whatever vision I had into beautiful, functional designs. Given the opportunity, I would work with Sazzad again in a heartbeat!"
"Sazzad has been the best partner a product manager could ask for. He brings deep platform knowledge to every session, challenges me to refine my vision, and genuinely listens — to our team, our customers, and the market."
"Sazzad's impact on my work was undeniable. I always considered myself someone who paid close attention to detail — until I worked with Sazzad. The level of thought he put into every element of the user experience was inspiring."
"Sazzad is one of the most versatile UX designers I have ever worked with. His knowledge spans front-end engineering, growth, marketing, customer research and more."
"His passionate commitment to understanding the needs of the end-user is simply UNRIVALED, and it shows in the consistency of organic, scalable UIUX practices."
"His designs are comprehensive and well thought out. Sazzad effectively bridges the gap between user requirements and code, delivering visually striking experiences in reasonable time."
