Bahar Selman, PCC

You look successful on paper.

Senior title. Strong salary.
Respect inside your company.

But your career is more fragile than it looks.
AI is compressing senior roles.
Restructuring doesn’t care about loyalty.
And your 15–25 years of expertise is invisible outside your employer.

If corporate ended tomorrow, most leaders at your level have:
• No external personal brand
• No consulting or advisory options
• No income diversification
• No real Plan B

That’s not a talent problem.
It’s a career longevity problem.

Career longevity isn’t about staying in one job longer.
It’s about staying relevant, visible, and in demand across decades—
regardless of age, AI disruption, or employer dependency.

That’s where career autonomy comes in.

Career autonomy means:
• Your expertise is portable
• Your reputation exists outside one company
• You have options before you need them
• One corporate decision can’t derail your future

I work with senior corporate leaders (Directors, VPs, C-suite) who:
• Have built impressive careers inside multinationals
• Feel the growing risk of invisibility and replaceability
• Want to protect their income, identity, and legacy
• Need a strategic way to build visibility without harming their corporate role

This is not about quitting your job.
And it’s definitely not about becoming an “online influencer.”

It’s about strategic positioning.

I spent over 15 years inside global corporations, building brands, leading teams, and operating at senior levels.

I’ve seen firsthand how quickly:
• Roles disappear
• Experience gets discounted
• High performers become “too expensive”
• Loyal leaders get caught unprepared

Since then, I’ve worked with 500+ senior professionals to help them:
• Turn corporate experience into visible authority
• Build reputation-safe personal brands
• Create consulting, advisory, and portfolio options
• Design exit strategies on their own terms

Through The Career Autonomy Blueprint™, I help experienced leaders:
• Clarify their next chapter
• Position their expertise for the external market
• Build LinkedIn visibility that attracts opportunities
• Create a strategic safety net before they’re forced to use it

The outcome isn’t noise or vanity metrics.

The outcome is power:
• Options
• Confidence
• Leverage
• Control over your future

If you’re still employed but quietly thinking:
“Something needs to change but I don’t know where to start”
You’re exactly who this work is for.

DM me on LinkedIn or email info@baharselman.com when you’re ready to explore your options

Consultant

Bahar Selman

I might lose friends over this, but:

Staying in one company for 15+ years is career suicide in 2026.

Here’s why I’m willing to bet my reputation on it:

Because loyalty doesn’t protect you anymore.

AI eliminates roles. Restructuring is constant. And the longer you stay invisible in one company, the harder it is to pivot when you’re forced to.

I’m not saying quit your job.

I’m saying build Career Autonomy WHILE you’re employed.

So when the time comes—and it will—you have options.


Do you have options? Or are you hoping loyalty will save you?

Bahar Selman,PCC

Career Longevity & Personal Branding Strategist for Senior Corporate Leaders │ Executive Coach │ Corporate Trainer │ Corporate Workshops & Keynotes @ Uphuman │ Ex–Diageo, Danone, Red Bull

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By 2027, “having a good resume” will be obsolete.

The people who win will be those who master personal branding today.

Because AI can write resumes.

But AI can’t build trust, credibility, and relationships.

Are you still relying on your resume to get your next role?

Or are you building a personal brand that makes recruiters come to you?


The choice is yours. But 2027 is closer than you think.

In corporate, it’s easy to spend 40 hours on “looking busy.”

Attending meetings. Responding to emails. Following processes.

But the real career growth happens in the 2 hours you spend on:

	•	Building your personal brand
	•	Optimizing your LinkedIn
	•	Creating strategic relationships outside your company

Because “busy” keeps you employed.

But “high-value” makes you irreplaceable.


Where are you spending your 2 hours?

#careerlongevity

I made the same mistake at the peak of my corporate career.

I thought a strong results, and internal credibility
meant I was safe.

I thought staying quiet was “professional.”
That visibility was risky.
That loyalty would be rewarded.

Then I watched restructurings wipe out people with 20+ years of experience.
AI accelerate faster than job titles.
And brilliant leaders become “redundant” overnight.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth:
Invisibility feels safe until it becomes your biggest risk.

Most leaders hit by restructuring aren’t weak performers.
They’re strong operators with zero external positioning.

Inside the company: respected.
Outside the company: unknown.

And if your value disappears the moment your corporate email does,
that’s not stability.

That’s fragility.

The leaders who will survive what’s coming
aren’t louder, younger, or trendier.

They’re visible before they need to be.

Sit with that.
Then rethink how you’re positioning yourselfwhile you still have the choice.

Most people ignore “feeling invisible at work.”

They think: “It’s fine. I’m still getting my paycheck.”

But in 6 months, that turns into:

	•	Being passed over for promotions
	•	Being “too expensive” during restructuring
	•	Being eliminated because “no one knows what you do”

Are you ignoring it?

Because the cost of staying invisible is higher than the cost of building visibility.


When was the last time someone outside your company asked for your expertise?

5 signs your current career strategy is a ticking time bomb:

	1.	You haven’t updated your LinkedIn in 6+ months
	2.	No one outside your company knows what you do
	3.	You’re waiting for “the right time” to build your personal brand
	4.	You think loyalty will protect you from restructuring
	5.	You have no Plan B if your job ends tomorrow

If you see #3, stop what you’re doing immediately.

Because “the right time” never comes.

The right time is NOW. While you still have leverage.


How many of these apply to you?

Let me guess.
You're reading this because part of you is thinking, "This sounds great, Bahar. But is it too late for me?"

You're in your mid-40s/50s. Everyone else started years ago. Haven't you missed your window?

Here's what I want you to know.

You haven't missed your window. 
You've been building credibility while others have been building followers. Now it's time to combine both.

Your 15-25 years of experience is not a liability. 
It's your unfair advantage.
But only if people know you exist.

That's the difference between professionals who thrive and professionals who survive. 

Between those who have options and those who feel trapped.

The best time to build your brand was 5 years ago. 
The second best time is NOW.

Because every week you wait, your expertise becomes less relevant. 
Not because you're getting older. 
But because the market is moving forward without you.

It’s About Not Putting Your Head in the Sand.
One line in this conversation stopped me cold.

Jamie Dimon doesn’t dramatize AI.
He doesn’t soften it either.
He says it plainly:
“Don’t put your head in the sand.”
That sentence alone is a career warning.

Because when asked whether AI will wipe out jobs, he doesn’t hedge:
“Will it eliminate jobs? Yes.
 Will it change jobs? Yes.
 Will it add some jobs? Probably.”

This isn’t panic.
This is realism.

And then comes the line every professional should sit with:
“You can hope for the world you want, but you’re going to get the world you got.”

Hope is not an employability strategy.
What matters now is how fast change happens, and whether people are ready for it.

Dimon makes a critical distinction most career conversations miss:
The danger isn’t AI itself — it’s speed without preparation.
“If it goes too fast for society… that’s where government and business need to step in together.”

Retraining.
Relocation.
Income support.
Phasing change instead of detonating it.

His example is blunt:
“You can’t lay off two million truckers tomorrow.
 You phase it in. You retrain.”

Now zoom out and make this personal.
This is no longer just a policy issue.
It’s a career design issue.

Because a few minutes later, he’s asked the question everyone avoids:
“In five years’ time, will JP Morgan have fewer employees than it has now?”

His answer:
“My guess is there’ll be fewer employees.”
Not no employees.
Fewer.

Which means employability is shifting from:
role ownership → value ownership
job security → skill mobility
experience alone → adaptable relevance

AI won’t replace professionals.
It will replace professionals who can’t clearly explain why they still matter.

Career longevity now belongs to those who:
Reposition early
Learn continuously
And stop waiting for certainty before acting

Because as Dimon puts it:
“You’re not going to slow it down.”

The question is not if your work changes.
It’s whether you change before the market decides for you.

Co-founder & CEO @Musemind | Leading UX Design Agency for Top Brands | 350+ Happy Clients Worldwide → $4.5B Revenue impacted | Business Consultant

Thanks a lot for being here.

Looking for a design that goes beyond pretty pixels? Welcome aboard!

The Short Story:

I'm Nasir, a design leader with over a decade of turning user journeys into masterpieces. I don't just design interfaces, I craft experiences that capture hearts and drive results. Think of me as your design alchemist, transforming ideas into impactful solutions.

The Long Game:

From startups to global brands, I've seen it all. From mobile apps to enterprise software, I've built it all. With Musemind, we don't just design, we strategize, prototype, test, and optimize. We bring the full spectrum of design expertise to the table, from user research to motion graphics.

What Makes Me Tick:

Impactful Design: I'm not satisfied with just looking good. My designs need to deliver real results, measurable growth, and user love.

Collaborative Spirit: Design thrives in teamwork. I partner closely with clients, understanding their vision and exceeding expectations.

Creative Problem Solver: Challenges excite me. Whether it's a complex user flow or a brand identity refresh, I find innovative solutions.

Passionate and Dedicated: Design is my lifeblood. I feel happy after creating something extraordinary.

Ready to Work Together?

If you're looking for a design partner who goes beyond the ordinary, let's chat! 

We've helped brands win big, and we're excited to see what we can achieve together.

Connect with me at:
Email: hello@musemind.agency
Website: https://musemind.agency  

Let's turn your design dreams into reality!

Nasir Uddin

I used to think AI would magically make my UI better.

It didn’t.
It just made my bad decisions faster.

That’s why I built this simple 3-step workflow using Claude. And that’s exactly what this carousel walks you through.

Here’s the real story behind it:

Most people open an AI tool and jump straight to “design me a dashboard.”

No plan.
No UX thinking.
No clarity.

So of course the result looks… fine.
Functional.
And painfully boring.

This carousel shows what I do before I let AI touch the UI.
Here’s what you’ll get if you swipe 👇


Why AI-generated UI looks generic…
(and why it’s not AI’s fault)

Most people blame the tool.
The real issue is skipping thinking and jumping straight to visuals.


How I use Claude as a UX thinking partner.
Not as a design machine.

But as someone helping me clarify:

What the product is
Who it’s for
And how users actually think


The exact 3-step workflow

Turn messy ideas into a clear PRD
Define UX decisions before designing
Build UI prompt by prompt, not all at once


Same idea.
Same AI.
Wildly different outcome.

The biggest takeaway?

AI doesn’t replace design skill.
It exposes whether you have it.

Planning is the hidden UX skill no one talks about.
And once you see this workflow, you’ll never prompt AI the same way again.

If you’ve ever shipped UI that “works” but feels off,
This carousel will click for you.

Swipe through it.
It might save you hours of redesign later.

CEO @Musemind - Leading UX Design Agency for Top Brands | 350+ Happy Clients Worldwide → $4.5B Revenue impacted | Business Consultant

How to Use Claude to Instantly Improve UI UX Skills

10 FREE UX design courses from the world’s top universities.

Read that again. It’s 100% Free.

Top universities.

If you’re still paying thousands to “learn UX,”
you’ve already been scammed.

Nobody tells designers this on purpose.
Because once you know…

The system breaks.
MIT teaches UX online.
Michigan teaches UX online.
CalArts teaches UX online.

If you want to stop feeling like an imposter,
Stop guessing.
Start learning properly.

Save this post before the algorithm buries it.

Here are 10 free UX and design courses
most designers will never take.

1. University of Michigan
Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes
https://lnkd.in/gZM-awTj

2. User Experience Research and Design
https://lnkd.in/gfkTA9s4

3. California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Visual Elements of User Interface Design
https://lnkd.in/gqGr7Epi

4. Georgia Institute of Technology
Human-Computer Interaction I
https://lnkd.in/gt8VeF-V

5. Introduction to User Experience Design
https://lnkd.in/gYeJrp3F

6. MIT
User Interface Design and Implementation
https://lnkd.in/gdJ-_muy

7. University of Virginia (Darden)
Design Thinking for Innovation
https://lnkd.in/gsR5zM3k

8. HEC Montréal
UX Design and Evaluation
https://lnkd.in/gGswzZ-F

9. Tsinghua University
UX Design: Human Factors and Culture
https://lnkd.in/g4yx3vdD

10. University System of Maryland
Data Gathering for Human-Centered Design
https://lnkd.in/gFRhG-NT

Most people will scroll.
A few will save.
Very few will actually do the work.

Those few?
They win.

♻️ Repost this.
Break the gatekeeping.

Most designers think AI tools are just for image generation.

Before you scroll, let me explain:

After testing Nano Banana Pro on real UI/UX work,
I noticed ONE thing:

Designers who use it differently gain a huge edge.

The usual problems we face:
(guessing UX improvements)

Slow iterations:
(manual audits, endless feedback loops)

Time wasted on mockups and localization:
(rebuilding the same things again and again)

The results?

Slower design cycles
Weaker UX decisions
Missed opportunities to stand out

So I started using Nano Banana Pro as a UX accelerator.

A few ways it changes the game:

Screenshot-based UX annotations
Faster redesign concepts from real products
Pixel-perfect mockups in real environments
Smarter localization and accessibility ideas

Truth is:

AI won’t replace designers.
But designers who use AI well will replace those who don’t.

You can design the old way.
Or design with an unfair advantage.

What’s your move?

P.S. These are real workflows we’re actively using at Musemind.

5 Ways to Use Nano Banana Pro in UI UX

I never shared this roadmap before.

So I’m putting it here.

Most advice sounds good.
Few actually work.

People say:

“Learn tools.”
“Copy portfolios.”
“Chase titles.”

That’s not how growth happens.

This infographic exists because:

Most designers feel stuck.
Not untalented.
Just misdirected.

Real UX growth is quiet.

It starts with:

Curiosity.
Practice.
Taste.

Then comes the hard part:

Principles over pixels.
Psychology over opinions.
Process over trends.

Then pressure shows up.

Real projects.
Messy problems.
Daily reps.
No shortcuts.

Your portfolio becomes your system.

Decision-making.
Not decoration.
Impact.
Outcomes.

Roles evolve naturally:

Junior → Execution.
Mid → Research + Communication.
Senior → Strategy + Leadership.

Lead isn’t a title.
It’s earned trust.

If you’re serious about UI/UX:

Save this.
Use it as a mirror.
Build slowly.

Built with lessons from real work at Musemind - Global UX Design Agency.

PS:
The right roadmap won’t hype you.
It will compound you.

5 reasons you’re still stuck as a junior designer

(And how to actually level up)

The truth is:
Pretty designs won’t get you promoted.

Because what separates juniors from seniors:
Isn’t the tool they use
↳ it’s how they think.

- Still designing for yourself?
- Still skipping UX thinking?
- Still playing it too safe?

Swipe through this carousel to see
↳ 5 brutal (but honest) reasons you’re not growing faster

This isn’t a talent issue.

This shift is about:

✓ Thinking like a problem-solver
✓ Designing with clarity
✓ Communicating your decisions like a leader

Here’s how to start:

1️⃣ Design for users, not your portfolio
2️⃣ Prioritize function over aesthetics
3️⃣ Sketch and wireframe before you open Figma

The real takeaway is:

Senior design isn’t a title.
It’s a mindset.

PS. Which of these hit you the hardest?

Repost this to help more designers break out of the junior zone 🔄

5 Reasons You’re Still a Junior Designer

Most designers “audit UX”…

But very few know what UX is actually protecting.

That’s why I created this simple, practical UX Audit Guide you’re seeing in the infographic.

Because here’s the truth:

Over 90% of UX designers can’t answer this one question clients ALWAYS expect you to know:

What does UX really protect?

It’s not pixels, layouts, or fancy animations.
Great UX is your product’s first line of defense.

It protects your product from

Low retention
User drop-offs
Negative reviews
High support tickets
Poor conversion rates

And when you get UX right, it protects

User satisfaction
Accessibility
Consistency
Usability
Trust

They all work together:

↳ Usability keeps people moving
↳ Accessibility includes everyone
↳ Satisfaction turns users into advocates
↳ Consistency builds confidence
↳ Trust brings them back again and again

If your UX audit isn’t checking these things,
You’re not solving the real problem.

UX isn’t a “nice to have.”
It’s mission-critical.

P.S. Want to know if your product is protected or exposed?
Ask me anything about your UX.

This is UI/UX clarity most designers lack.

So I’m breaking it down for everyone.

A lot of designers struggle not because their work is bad,
But because they can’t explain it.

To clients.
To developers.
To stakeholders.
Even to themselves.

When you can’t explain UX simply:

Your ideas lose power.
Your decisions get questioned.
Your impact gets diluted.

So I built this carousel to fix that.

No buzzwords.
No academic theory.
No overdesigned fluff.

Just clear explanations of core UI/UX terms
Every modern designer should own in 2026.

You’ll learn:

How to explain UX without sounding vague.
How UI and UX actually work together.
Why structure beats visuals.
How clarity reduces friction and drop-offs.
Why great design often feels invisible.

If you design products, websites, or digital experiences
and want people to trust your thinking, not just your screens…

👉 Swipe through the carousel.
♻️ Repost it.

It might help someone stop guessing
and start designing with confidence in 2026.

How to Explain UI UX Terms

UI/UX in 2026 won’t fail loudly.

(And most teams won’t even notice why)

👉 FIRST REALITY:

Users don’t complain anymore.
They don’t submit feedback.
They don’t write angry emails.

They just… leave.

If something feels off, slow, confusing, or outdated,
They move on without explaining why.

👉 SECOND REALITY:

Good design is no longer about taste.

It’s about:

- Decisions
- Trade-offs
- Systems
- Responsibility

What you design today decides
how fast your product grows tomorrow.

👉 THIRD REALITY:

“Looks good” is not a strategy.

Teams that win think beyond screens.
They design for:

- Real behavior
- Real constraints
- Real humans

Everything else is decoration.

👉 FINAL THOUGHT:

Design is no longer a layer.
It’s infrastructure.

And products that treat it casually
pay for it quietly.

👇
If this made you rethink how you approach product design,
Repost the carousel so more builders see it.

2026 UI UX Design Trends

This is the kind of UI knowledge people pay for.

But I’m giving it away for free.

A lot of designers ask why their UI looks good
but still doesn’t convert, guide users, or feel clear.

Most of the time, the problem isn’t the layout.
It’s color decisions.

So today, I’m breaking it down publicly.
For everyone on LinkedIn.

This is not typical:

Trends.
Overload.
Jargon.

Just practical UI color thinking:

How to guide actions without confusing users.
How complementary colors actually work.
Where most UIs go wrong with color.
Why contrast drives decisions.

This isn’t about “pretty palettes.”
This is about real UX impact.

If you design products, websites, or dashboards
and color still feels like guesswork…

👉 Swipe the carousel.

♻️ Repost it.

It might save someone
from shipping another beautiful but confusing UI in 2026.

Color Guide

You're not a web designer if you can't do these by default.

It’s not your job to:

- Just “make it pretty.”
- Copy-paste what’s trending.
- Wait for clients to point out what’s broken.

Because:

That’s not UX.
That’s surface-level decoration.

After 13+ years in this space, I’ve learned one thing:

Great design isn’t what you notice.
It’s what users don’t struggle with.

So here’s what we focus on at Musemind:

1. Remove Friction (Always)
Ask yourself:

Is the next step obvious?
Can users get what they need in 1 click?
Is anything confusing or cluttered?

If the answer is “yes,” strip it back. 
Guide them, don’t overwhelm them.

2. Make Taking Action Effortless
We redesigned this site to:

- Reduce cognitive load
- Highlight the one main CTA
- Structure info by relevance.

Users don’t scroll for fun. 
Design for action.

3. Ditch the Template Mentality
Every business is different.

So:

- Stop reusing the same 3 layouts
- Study this business and its users
- Design like their revenue depends on it 
(because it does)

Cookie-cutter design = cookie-cutter results.

It’s our job to build experiences that convert and connect.

So, what did this redesign bring to Pet Service?

- Higher clarity. 
- Better flow. 
- More trust.

You don’t need fancy.
You need a function that still feels beautiful.

Still think “good design” just means good fonts and colors?

Let’s talk.

(Ask me how we built this one 👇)

I almost didn’t post this.

Because it won’t go viral for the “wow” factor.
And it doesn’t promise shortcuts.

But here it is.

Most UI/UX client projects don’t fail because of bad design.
They fail because of a messy process.

I’ve seen it happen early in my career.

Great visuals.
Excited client.
Then suddenly…

Confusion.
Endless revisions.
Scope fights.
Awkward feedback calls.
And that quiet fear:
“Did we mess this up?”

Everyone blames the design.
But design was never the real problem.

The real issue was how the project moved.

No clear expectations.
No shared understanding.
No structure to hold things together when pressure hit.

This infographic exists because:

Most designers don’t need more inspiration.
They need clarity.

A calm way to move from:
“Deal closed” → “Client is genuinely happy.”

Without burnout.
Without second-guessing.
Without begging for approvals.

Great client experiences are boring on the surface.

They’re built on:

Clear alignment.
Predictable steps.
Small decisions done right.
Over and over.

When the process is solid,
design becomes easier.

Feedback becomes faster.
Trust builds naturally.

And that’s when 5-star clients happen.
Not because you asked for it.
But because it felt inevitable.

If you work with clients in UI/UX,
This isn’t something to skim.

Save it.
Revisit it before your next project.
Use it as a mental checklist.

Built from real projects,
real mistakes, and real lessons.

PS: Good design gets noticed.
Good process gets remembered.

Most designers use AI for UI.

Still, the results feel average.

Not because AI is bad.
Because the workflow is wrong.

I’ve worked with hundreds of designers at Musemind.
And I see the same pattern again and again:

Jump straight to prompts
Skip references
Expect magic from vague inputs

That’s not design.
That’s guessing.

If you want better UI with AI,
This carousel shows the shift you need.

AI doesn’t replace design thinking.
It strengthens it.

The process here uses Figma Make
the right way.

Here’s the simple system.

Step 1: Start with real references
Great UI never starts from nothing.
It starts with real products and real patterns.

Not Dribbble concepts.
Actual shipped UI.

Step 2: Set direction before prompting
Mood boards beat random ideas.
Use Pinterest or live apps.

Define the style.
Define the tone.
Define the vibe.

Step 3: Give AI clear context
Avoid vague wishes.
Ask AI to analyze spacing, type, color, and components.

Clear input creates better output.

Step 4: Build systems before screens
Design systems first.
Screens later.

This is where AI saves real time.

Step 5: Structure for scale
Turn outputs into variables.
Create proper components.

That’s how it becomes production ready.

Same AI.
Same tools.
Very different results.

Random prompts lead to average UI.
References lead to premium UI.

AI is not replacing designers.
It accelerates designers who think in systems.

Are you prompting
Or actually designing?

If this helped, repost the carousel ♻️

How to Get Better UI with Figma Make

Working hard isn’t HARD!

You just need to know balancing…

From a Jr. designer to a Founder of 
Musemind - Global UX Design Agency,
I never stopped working hard.
↳ Lead unicorn projects successfully.

Did it cost my personal life?

Not at all!

I always emphasized work-life balance.

A designer's job is all about creativity.

If you don’t give your brain enough rest,
you’ll definitely fall apart.

Here’s how I balanced my work-life while working hard:

↳ I learned to say no and delegate tasks.
↳ I kept up with my hobbies – they kept me sane!
↳ I built a team that values balance as much as I do.
↳ I made sure to shut off work at a certain time each day.
↳ I took breaks, even if it was just a walk around the block.

Balancing work and life doesn’t mean you work less;
it means you work smarter.

P.S. Looking for top-notch UI/UX design services? 
Connect with us to bring creativity and balance to your projects!

What's your strategy for maintaining balance? 
Share below! 😊

Get your first 100k users with these 3 UI design hacks!

(That’s exactly what we did for our client 👇)

Most apps fail because users get:

- confused
- lost
- or bored.

But with the right UI tweaks, users don’t just stay,
↳ they convert like crazy.

Here’s our exact process:

Hack 1: Make interactions feel natural

Users don’t think about UI, they feel it.

Adjust:

- Button shapes
- Card corners
- Input fields

Use smooth radius and consistent spacing.
↳ It makes navigation feel effortless 
(even if users can’t explain why).

Hack 2: Make actions clear and intuitive

Users don’t read, they scan.
Icons, colors, and hierarchy do the talking.

Optimize:

1. Icon clarity
(keep it simple, not Picasso)

2. Color contrast
(don’t let accessibility kill conversions)

3. Visual hierarchy
(guide the eye like a pro)

Hack 3: Place elements for effortless use

Mobile users = lazy thumbs.
Your UI should feel like it was designed just for them.

Refine:

CTA placements
(make them tap-ready)

Navigation flow
(less confusion = more conversion)

Thumb reachability
(always mobile-first)

We tested these relentlessly, tweaked the tiniest details,
↳ and helped our client hit 100k users faster than expected.

Still struggling with a UI that actually converts?

Let me know.

(Ask me anything about this process!)

2025 surprised me.

I did not expect this.

I am Nasir Uddin.
CEO of Musemind - Global UX Design Agency.
This is my story.

I stopped in November.
I looked back.
I saw real growth.
It felt unreal.
It hit me hard.

Our work got:

- Sharper.
- Cleaner.
- Stronger.

Our clients trusted more.
Our name spread fast.
Our impact grew quiet.
Our results spoke loud.

I learned key things:

Growth loves patience.
Progress hides daily.
Small moves change everything.

Now, 2026 calls us.
We:

Plan bold steps.
Scale new markets.
Build global trust.
Refine our craft.
Push better systems.
Ship better work.

The next chapter starts.
Stay close to our journey.

PS: Track tiny wins.
They build massive momentum.

I could easily sell this as a $10k/month consultancy.

But I’m giving it for free.

A lot of people ask me to consult, mentor, or break down how we built Musemind
so they can build their own design business.

So today, I’m sharing it publicly.
For everyone on LinkedIn.

No hype.
No shortcuts.
No overnight success stories.

Just real execution:

• 5 years of consistent work
• Quality over fast money
• Reputation before scale
• People before pressure

This isn’t theory.
This is exactly what we did.

If you’re building a design agency
and this feels uncomfortably real…

♻️ Repost this.

It might save someone
years of expensive mistakes.

5 Steps to Build a Design Business

I spent almost 72 hours building it.

Now, sharing this for free for all my connections.

So designers, founders, and anyone working with products can save time and get smarter feedback.

For designers:
It helps you…

Review screens
Spot usability issues
And give clear, actionable feedback.

No re-explaining needed.

Your process becomes faster. 
Your decisions become sharper.

For startup founders:
It helps you get structured UX insights without hiring a full team.

You can test:

- Ideas
- Flows
- And designs quickly.

Save money. Reduce risk. Move faster.

For product teams and others:
It helps anyone working with designs or interfaces to get clarity.

From wireframes to flows,
↳ you get real, practical suggestions.

No fluff. No generic answers.

This isn’t theory.
This is clicks.
Settings.
Exact words to paste.

Step by step. 
Slide by slide.

You’ll learn exactly how to make ChatGPT think like a designer.

Swipe it.
Build it.
Use it.

And if it saves you hours,
Repost this carousel.
Let more people in your network benefit from it.

5 Steps to Make ChatGPT Think Like Designers

Free UI design upgrade on a random day?

Absolutely. 🙌

UI is moving fast.
Most workflows aren’t.

So I turned this into a:

- Simple
- Practical carousel you can actually use.

This could’ve easily been a paid mini guide.
Instead, it’s free.

3 practical ways designers are using AI for better UI design:

1. Generate wireframes early 
↳ without starting from zero.

2. Build visual consistency faster 
↳ when branding is still unclear

3. Get UX and accessibility feedback 
↳ before users complain

Plus a bonus use for quick UI concepts when speed matters.

All packed into one carousel.

All I ask is this
If you find it useful, repost it ♻️

Maybe tag a designer or founder who’s still designing everything manually.

Reminder
AI improves speed.
Designers still own strategy, taste, and UX judgment.

Design smarter.
Ship faster.

Happy designing, friends ❤️

3 Ways to Use Gemini 3 for Better UI Design

I haven’t shared an R&D breakdown in a while…

So let’s make this one worth your scroll.

We just redesigned a SaaS service-booking flow..
and the difference feels like switching from chaos to clarity.

Here’s what we focused on:

1. Cut the cognitive load by simplifying the entire service list
2. Made availability + pricing visible at a glance
3. Reduced the booking friction to almost zero
4. Improved hierarchy so users always know what to do next

And honestly…

This might be one of our cleanest, most intuitive UX revamps this year.

I love projects like this because they remind me of one thing:

Good design isn’t about adding more.
It’s about removing everything that slows the user down.

If you're building a SaaS product, study this.
Your users will thank you later.

3 things you can do immediately:

Repost this so others learn from it ♻️
Drop your thoughts or questions below.
Tell me which screen you want me to break down next.

See you in the comments!

PS: This is just ONE part of the full case study.
If you want the complete breakdown, I might drop it soon 👀

3 hacks most e-commerce category pages miss:

(Fix this before losing sales)

Most stores obsess over product pages.
But users decide before they ever click a product.

And the category page is where that decision happens.

But what usually goes wrong:

Too many filters, no clarity.
Products feel disconnected, not scannable.
Visual hierarchy doesn’t guide decisions.

This isn’t conversion design.
This is confusion at scale.

So let’s flip it.
Here’s what actually makes a category page work ⬇️

1. Visual prioritization
↳ Clear grid rhythm
↳ Products breathe, not fight for attention

2. Decision-friendly filtering
↳ Filters that feel optional, not overwhelming
↳ Let users narrow down without friction

3. Context before clicks
↳ Category storytelling matters
↳ Users should “feel” the brand before selecting a product

Because let’s be honest:

More products ≠ better experience
More filters ≠ better control

If your category page doesn’t offer:

Clarity
Flow
Confidence

Users won’t explore.
They’ll bounce.

Design isn’t about listing products.
↳ It’s about guiding choices.
↳ It’s about reducing effort.

Before:
Scrolling
Hesitating
Leaving

After:
Exploring
Comparing
Buying

This concept was designed as part of our internal exploration
to push how modern e-commerce experiences should feel in 2026.

Thoughts?

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