Design isn't what you see. It's what you feel.

When I started designing, I focused on how things looked — the colors, the spacing, the fancy UI.

But real design isn’t about looks. It’s about how smoothly something works without calling attention to itself.

Here’s what I keep learning, over and over again:

1. UX begins before Figma.

If you don’t understand the user’s problem, your UI won’t matter.

Ask questions. Dig deep. Design is 90% understanding, 10% execution.

2. Hierarchy is clarity.

If something’s confusing, it’s not the user’s fault.

Make it obvious what matters, what’s optional, and what to do next.

Your design should guide, not overwhelm.

3. Copy is part of the design.

Buttons, placeholders, error messages — every word matters.

Write like you’re talking to someone who’s busy and doesn’t want to think too hard.

4. Don't ignore edge cases.

Empty states, loading states, failed actions — they often get skipped.

But these are the moments that define the experience.

Handle them well, and people will trust your product more.

5. You’re not designing for other designers.

Real users don’t care about your gradients or your grid.

They care about whether they can get stuff done, quickly and comfortably.

At Sanganak , we build with that mindset.

We design and develop digital products that feel intuitive, useful, and human.

No fluff. Just thoughtful systems that solve real problems.

If that’s what you’re building, let’s collaborate.

Book a strategy call: https://cal.com/sanganak/strategycall

Visit: www.sanganak.org

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