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Years of Design

Design Director

Product Strategy • UX Leadership • Customer Experience • Brand Systems

Helping people navigate complexity through design.

With a multidisciplinary foundation in editorial design, publication systems, branding, and communication design, I now partner with organizations to define product strategy, UX, and design systems for digital products and services people trust and enjoy.

My perspective on design was shaped long before digital products became my focus. Growing up in my father’s publishing studio taught me that good design isn’t about decoration—it’s about helping people understand information, make better decisions, and navigate complexity.

That foundation still shapes the way I work today. Whether I’m defining product strategy, designing digital experiences, or building brand systems, I believe the role of design remains the same: helping people navigate complexity with experiences that are clear, intuitive, and genuinely useful.

 

 

About Me

Core Capabilities

Product Strategy

Helping organizations define product direction, customer value, and experience strategy before design begins.

UX Research & Service Design

Using customer research, journey mapping, and service design to uncover opportunities, validate ideas, and inform better product decisions.

Experience Design

Designing intuitive digital experiences that reduce complexity and improve customer outcomes.

Design Systems

Building scalable design systems that enable teams to create consistent products and customer experiences.

Design Leadership

Leading multidisciplinary teams while aligning people, processes, and customer outcomes.

Brand Systems

Creating brand systems that communicate clearly, build trust, and create memorable customer experiences.

Special Skills

I am open to learn new things

I believe growth comes from continuous learning. Whether mastering new design trends, exploring emerging technologies, or refining my skills, I stay curious and open to new ideas—always evolving to create better, more impactful work.

Adobe Illustrator

95%

95%

Adobe Indesign

95%

90%

Adobe Photoshop

90%

90%

Figma

80%

90%

After Effects

60%

85%

WordPress

60%

70%

HB Design Pvt. LTD.

Creative Director

2024-PRESENT

Sigmoid Frogs

Head of Design

2020 - 2023

HB Design Pvt. Ltd.

Creative Director

2009-2020

Grazia - Italian Fashion Magazine

Art Director

2008 - 2009

Hindustan Times - Cafe

Assistant Art Director

2006 - 2008

FCB HORIZON - Dubai, UAE

Art Director

2000 - 2006

Bozell Advertising - Dubai, UAE

Graphic Designer

1995 - 2000

Experience

Let's work together.

Every role in my career has built upon the previous one—from editorial design and branding to leading product strategy and customer experience for digital products.

Testimonials

2023
PARTNER AT SIGMOID FROGS

    Zaki Ansari
    Zaki Ansari

    Partner at Sigmoid Frogs

    During his time at Sigmoid Frogs, Sajid brought clarity, leadership, and a strong product mindset to every engagement. He has a rare ability to connect user needs with business goals, guiding multidisciplinary teams toward thoughtful, intuitive solutions. His contribution extended well beyond design execution—he helped shape products that delivered meaningful value for both customers and the business.

    2008
    HEAD OF DESIGN, HINDUSTAN TIMES GROUP

      Ashutosh Sapru
      Ashutosh Sapru

      Head Of Design, Hindustan Times

      Sajid has an exceptional understanding of editorial design and visual storytelling. His ability to organize complex information into engaging, reader-focused experiences consistently elevated the quality of our publications. Beyond his design skills, he was a collaborative partner who brought clarity, discipline, and fresh thinking to every project.

      2006
      ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR,
      FCB HORIZON ADVERTISING

        Wesley Wilkins
        Wesley Wilkins

        Associate Creative Director

        Sajid combines strategic thinking with outstanding creative execution. Whether developing campaigns or leading complex design initiatives, he approaches every challenge with curiosity, professionalism, and a relentless focus on quality. His ability to move effortlessly between creative vision and practical problem-solving made him an invaluable collaborator.