
A note from Ajith
I’ve spent 17 years designing digital products that make life easier for people and help businesses grow. These days, I’m helping brands bring AI-powered experiences to life, from the first idea to launch.
Outside of work, life revolves around my wife, our daughter, our dog, and the occasional padel match. My wife is the unofficial user tester for everything I design, my daughter keeps me curious, and my dog remains deeply unimpressed by my portfolio.
Brands I've Designed For
Digital Design
- UX / UI Design
- Motion Design
- 3D Design
- Social Media
Strength Zones
- Product & UX Design
- AI & Intelligent Experiences
- Design Systems & Craft
- Interaction & Motion
- Prototyping · Micro-interactions
Leadership
- Product Leadership
- Design Teams & Culture
- Startup Advisor
Ways of Working
- Research & Testing
- Design Thinking
- Rapid Prototyping
Sectors
- Fintech & Loyalty
- Retail & E-commerce
- Aviation
- Entertainment
Practice
2011 — Present
- Etera2025 — Present
- Founding Head of DesignApr 2025 — Present
- Majid Al Futtaim2019 — 2026
- Director of Product DesignJan 2022 — Feb 2026
- Product Design LeadJan 2020 — Feb 2022
- Product Design ManagerJan 2019 — Dec 2019
- Valtech2016 — 2018
- Design LeadSep 2017 — Dec 2018
- Senior Visual DesignerJan 2017 — Dec 2017
- Visual DesignerJan 2016 — Dec 2016
- Tentwenty2014 — 2016
- Design Lead2014 — 2016
- LA Digital2011 — 2014
- UI/UX Design2011 — 2014
Ch. One
IQuality
I build digital experiences people love to use. My process is rooted in the user, but it also serves the business: clear, useful products, distinctive ideas and considered details.
Quality is the feeling that the work has time in it. It comes together through people, collaboration and craft — where research, strategy, design and technology shape one clear experience.
Ch. Two
IIFeel
Design isn't only about how something looks on the surface. It's about the experience it creates — how it sits in someone's hands, how it leads the eye, how naturally it responds to interaction.
Seventeen years crafting products that win hearts and move markets — for airlines, banks, car brands and startups across the Middle East and beyond.
Ch. Three
IIIPurpose
Every project starts with more than just an idea. It begins with intention. A strong concept depends on the balance between creative vision, strategic thinking and a clear understanding of what the work needs to achieve.
That's why each decision is grounded in purpose. Design choices aren't arbitrary; they're shaped by context, goals and direction. When all three elements work together, the result is work that feels clear and considered.
Ch. Four
IVDirection
The difference between good and great often sits in the smallest details. It is the ongoing care that turns ideas into experiences that feel simple, useful and memorable.
I lead and collaborate with curiosity at the centre. Championing new ideas, sharing knowledge and empowering others creates the conditions for ambitious work to happen.
Say hello
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