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!

At Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency we multi purpose everything!

One wireframe.
Three completely different personalities.

Most designers think the magic is in the layout.
But the real magic?
Direction.

At Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency, we take a single wireframe
and push it through three design styles -
before choosing a final direction.

Why?

Because branding doesn’t change the structure.
It changes the feeling.

Here’s how one wireframe transforms:

1️⃣ Minimal
Calm. Clean.
Whitespace doing the talking.
Perfect for SaaS that want clarity over noise.

2️⃣ Bold
Strong colors.
High contrast.
A presence that says “we’re here to win.”

3️⃣ Premium
Soft lighting.
Subtle textures.
A refined tone for products selling trust and elegance.

Same skeleton.
Different worlds.

This is our signature DM workflow -
a fast way to help founders see their brand
before committing to a direction.

If you’re a designer:
Experiment with style, not structure.
It’s the fastest way to level up.

If you’re a founder:
Your product doesn’t need more pages.
It needs the right personality.

Want to see how we turn wireframes into stunning web experiences?
Check out our latest shots on Dribbble.

Atiqur Rahaman

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

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

30k followers.
And the crazy part?
I almost quit almost 2-3 times!

But here we are.
30,000 people.
One community.
One family.

And today…
it hit me harder than I expected.

Because this milestone isn’t about followers.
The days I questioned my voice.
The moments I wondered if sharing my experiences even mattered.

It’s about every failure that quietly taught me,
every lesson that broke me a little,
and every comeback that rebuilt me stronger.

Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency didn’t grow because we were “perfect.”

We grew because we showed up -
honest, raw, imperfect, determined.

You didn’t just follow me.
You believed in the journey.
You believed in the work.
You believed in the mission.

And that means more than any number ever could.

To everyone who lifted me up with your comments,
challenged my thinking,
shared our stories,
and trusted us with your projects -

Thank you.
Truly.

If there’s one thing this 30k taught me, it’s this:

When you choose purpose over perfection,
people feel it.

When you choose courage over silence,
people join you.
And when you choose impact over ego…
you don’t just build an audience -
you build a legacy.

Here’s to the next chapter.
Here’s to the next 30k.

And here’s to everyone writing their own story -
one brave step at a time. ❤️

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.

Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency

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.

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

Designers...Let's share as UX Talks with Atiq today....!

Do you know...sometimes one tiny redesign.
Can lead to 22% jump in retention.
Yes - the small things matter.

A few months ago, a SaaS founder came to us frustrated.

“People sign up…
but they don’t stay.”

Classic problem.
But the reason wasn’t what they thought.

Not pricing.
Not features.
Not competition.

It was one onboarding flow -
too long, too unclear, too overwhelming.

So at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency,we did what we do best:
we stripped everything down to the truth.

1. Pain point: Users dropped off at step 3.
2. Insight: Cognitive overload - too many decisions at once.
3. Solution: A guided, 3-step progressive flow with crisp hierarchy.
4. Impact: 22% increase in week-1 retention within 30 days.

That’s the magic of UX.
It doesn’t always need a big redesign.

Sometimes one flow, one moment, one decision
changes the entire product’s trajectory.

And if your product is leaking users -
fix the experience before fixing the marketing.

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.”

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

The harsh truth?
Most CRM landing pages lose users in the first 5 seconds.

Not because the product is bad -
but because the story is.

When we redesigned this CRM landing page,
we didn’t start with features.
We started with frustration.

Sales teams drowning in data.
Pages screaming for attention.
No clear path to value.

So we flipped the script.

👉 Pain point first
👉 Promise next
👉 Proof after
👉 CTA last (but strong)

Then we layered it with calm visuals,
intentional whitespace,
and motion that guides, not distracts.

The outcome?
A landing page that doesn’t just look good -
it converts.

Because clarity closes more deals than complexity ever will.

We just dropped the full CRM Landing Page design on Dribbble.
Go see how simplicity makes software feel powerful. ⚡

If you need your SaaS product to look sharper, feel smarter,
and convert better -

Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency is here.

“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!

Notion

Discord

Figma

Loom

The project didn’t fail.
It revealed who we were becoming.

We took on a project we believed we’d ace.
Strong idea.
Solid plan.
Confident team.

But somewhere along the way…
we stopped listening.
We designed screens,
not a story.

The product worked -
but it didn’t connect.
And that hurt more than any revision.

So we paused.
Reflected.
Rebuilt our approach.

👉 Emotion before interface
👉 Story before screens
👉 Alignment before speed

That “failure” became our turning point.
It made us better storytellers.
Better collaborators.
Better designers.

Now at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency,
every project begins with one question:

“What will the user feel here?”

Sometimes a tough project doesn’t break you -
it shapes you.

2026 is coming fast.
And designers still ask me the same question:

“Which one should I choose?”

Webflow?
Framer?
Or a custom-coded site?

Here’s the truth nobody likes to say out loud:

There’s no “best platform.”
There’s only the best fit for your goals.

So let me break it down the way I explain it to our clients at Design Monks - UI UX | Branding | SaaS | Webapp Design Agency:

After hundreds of projects, here’s my simple rule:
If you want speed → Framer
If you want scaling → Webflow
If you want power → Custom

But here’s the part most people miss:

Your website isn’t just a platform choice.
It’s a business decision.

Choose the tool that aligns with your growth -
not your comfort zone.

Which one are you leaning toward for 2026? 👇

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

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.

Do you know what's the biggest marketing lie of the last century?
It was on your finger.

Most people don’t know this -
but diamonds were never rare.
They were marketed to feel rare.

And that one idea changed culture, relationships, and an entire industry.

Let me break it down for you.

De Beers didn’t sell diamonds.
They sold a narrative.

→ They controlled supply to create artificial scarcity.
→ They invented the “diamond engagement ring” tradition.
→ They told men to spend “two months’ salary.”
→ They made the world believe
“A Diamond Is Forever.”

Not because diamonds were valuable…
but because the story was.

Here’s the real lesson for founders, designers, and marketers:

You don’t win because your product is rare.
You win because your story is unforgettable.

But…
make sure the story you create is ethical.
Sustainable.
Human.
Not manipulation dressed as meaning.

Because impact lasts longer than illusion.

So here’s the real lesson for designers, founders, and marketers:

You can build a product.
But a story?
A story can build a culture.

Just make sure the story you create
doesn’t come at the cost of the truth.

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 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?

Are you ready for the sustainable web?
2026 isn’t about more pixels?

No, It’s about less waste. 

You’re not just a designer.
You’re a strategist.
A value driver.

We think the web is invisible.
It’s not.
It has weight.

Every click burns energy.
Every load creates heat.
Every server drains power.

If the internet were a country?
It would be the 4th largest polluter.
The defining trend of 2026?

Clean Energy Web Design.
Sustainability isn't a badge.
It’s a performance metric.

Here is the playbook:
Dark Mode, clean design.
It’s not just an aesthetic.

On OLED screens, black pixels turn off.
Zero light.
Zero power.
Clean Code.

Do you need that 4K video?
Probably not.
Compress the images.
Use SVGs.
Cut the data weight.
Green Hosting.

The best part?
A sustainable site is a fast site.
Google loves speed.
Users love speed.

You don't have to choose.
Profit and planet can align.

Don’t just build.
Build responsibly.

Keep it clean.
Keep it fast.

#SustainableWeb #WebDesign2026

Feel like the world’s against you?
Like every step forward drags three steps back?

That's Good.
That means you’re moving.
And movement means growth.

I’ve been there -
When nothing made sense.
When jobs didn’t come.
When the bank account looked scary.
When the self-doubt was loud.

But here’s what I learned:

Struggles don’t stop you.
They shape you.

Setbacks don’t break you.
They build you.

Delays aren’t denials.
They’re just detours.

The moments that feel the hardest?
Those are the ones that prepare you for what’s next.

So stay calm.
Keep pushing.
Trust the process.

You don’t need the world to go easy on you.
You need the resilience to rise anyway.

And you’ve got that.
Even if it doesn’t feel like it today.

Remember -
Challenges are not barriers, they are opportunities to rise
stronger than before.

Keep rising.

#KeepRising #Leadership

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