Hey, I'm Ali 👋
Hey, I'm Ali 👋
Hey, I'm Ali 👋
Product Designer Turned Entrepreneur
I create products that are not only functional and impactful but also a delight to use.
Companies using my products
Companies using my products
Companies using my products
Products
Products
Products
My Products
Portfolio
Portfolio
Portfolio
My Design Projects
About
About
About
I am a Designer Turned Entrepreneur
I am a Designer Turned Entrepreneur
With a deep background in brand identity design and strategy, I found a new approach to entrepreneurship, I became a creative entrepreneur.
I bridge the gap between design and business, seeing solutions that remain invisible to those solely in either world. This mental framework allows me to create products that are not only functional and impactful but also a delight to use.
With a deep background in brand identity design and strategy, I found a new approach to entrepreneurship, I became a creative entrepreneur.
I bridge the gap between design and business, seeing solutions that remain invisible to those solely in either world. This mental framework allows me to create products that are not only functional and impactful but also a delight to use.
Years of design experience
10+
Years of design experience
10+
Years of design experience
10+
Products shipped
3
Products shipped
3
Products shipped
3
Customers served
+15k
Customers served
+15k
Customers served
+15k
Revenue generated
$100k+
Revenue generated
$100k+
Revenue generated
$100k+
Logo Design
Mobile App Design
Product Design
Web Design
Logo Design
Mobile App Design
Product Design
Web Design
Why me?
Why me?
Why me?
My Unique Skillset
Design Thinking
Innovative design thinking that prioritizes user experience, blending form and function to create products that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also enjoyable to use.
Design Thinking
Innovative design thinking that prioritizes user experience, blending form and function to create products that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also enjoyable to use.
Design Thinking
Innovative design thinking that prioritizes user experience, blending form and function to create products that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also enjoyable to use.
Business Understanding
Strategic insight into business needs, ensuring that design aligns with market demands, business goals, and customer satisfaction to drive growth and competitive advantage.
Business Understanding
Strategic insight into business needs, ensuring that design aligns with market demands, business goals, and customer satisfaction to drive growth and competitive advantage.
Business Understanding
Strategic insight into business needs, ensuring that design aligns with market demands, business goals, and customer satisfaction to drive growth and competitive advantage.
Problem-Solving
A creative, analytical approach to identifying and solving complex challenges, crafting effective, user-centric solutions that address both visible and unseen problems.
Problem-Solving
A creative, analytical approach to identifying and solving complex challenges, crafting effective, user-centric solutions that address both visible and unseen problems.
Problem-Solving
A creative, analytical approach to identifying and solving complex challenges, crafting effective, user-centric solutions that address both visible and unseen problems.
Technical Skills
Logo Design
Brand Identity Design
Brand Strategy
Social media Design
UI Design
UX Design
Blogging
Design Systems
Entrepreneurship
Bootstrap Startups
No-code
Marketing
Email Marketing
SEO
AI
+ More
In today’s interconnected world, relying on a single skill just doesn’t cut it. My philosophy is to become a versatile problem-solver, a Jack of all trades, and a master where it counts.
Career
Career
Career
And This Is My Career
2014 - 2015
It all started at Oxygen, where I jumped into the world of graphic design. I spent my days crafting social media visuals and campaigns for over 70 clients. It was a fast-paced, creative space, working alongside content creators and marketers, and I loved every bit of it.
2014 - 2015
It all started at Oxygen, where I jumped into the world of graphic design. I spent my days crafting social media visuals and campaigns for 70+ clients. It was a fast-paced, creative space, working alongside content creators and marketers, and I loved every bit of it.
2015-2023
But after a year, I felt the pull toward something more personal. So, I decided to go freelance, diving deep into logo design and branding. For the next 8 years, I worked with companies of all shapes and sizes from startups to government projects. It was an exciting time, and I learned how to shape ideas into strong visual identities.
2015-2023
But after a year, I felt the pull toward something more personal. So, I decided to go freelance, diving deep into logo design and branding.
For the next 8 years, I worked with companies of all shapes and sizes from startups to government projects.
It was an exciting time, and I learned how to shape ideas into strong visual identities.
2020 - Now
Then came 2020, and with it, a new chapter. During the pandemic, I finally started chasing my passion for becoming an entrepreneur.
That’s when Notion Startup was born. What began as a simple idea grew into a toolkit for founders, helping them plan and launch their startups faster and with more clarity. It was my first real venture, and it felt like the perfect blend of design and entrepreneurship.
2020 - Now
Then came 2020, and with it, a new chapter. During the pandemic, I finally started chasing my passion for becoming an entrepreneur. That’s when Notion Startup was born.
What began as a simple idea grew into a toolkit for founders, helping them plan and launch their startups faster and with more clarity.
It was my first real venture, and it felt like the perfect blend of design and entrepreneurship.
2021 - Now
Along the way, I teamed up with my good friend Mosaad, and together, we co-founded Notion Icons. We’ve been creating a library of customizable icons that help Notion users personalize their workspaces. It’s been a fun project that keeps evolving as we learn and grow.
2021 - Now
Along the way, I teamed up with my good friend Mosaad, we co-founded Notion Icons. We’ve been creating a library of customizable icons that help Notion users personalize their workspaces. It’s been a fun project that keeps evolving as we learn and grow.
Graphic Designer at Oxygen
Graphic Designer at Oxygen
Graphic Designer at Oxygen
Founded Notion Startup
Founded Notion Startup
Founded Notion Startup
Freelance Logo and Brand Identity Designer
Freelance Logo and Brand Identity Designer
Freelance Logo and Brand Identity Designer
And that’s where I am today, continuing to explore, create, and build things that matter to me.
And that’s where I am today, continuing to explore, create, and build things that matter to me.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
See what customers say about me
See what customers say about me
My products improved the lives of hundreds of people. Which I'm very grateful for.
My products improved the lives of hundreds of people. Which I'm very grateful for.
I highly recommend the Startup Notion OS template to anyone looking to plan their startup. It is an incredibly effective and useful tool that will help you stay organized and on track. I give it a 5-star rating and want to extend a big thank you to Ali for all his hard work and dedication to this project.
Jeff Wheeler
CEO @Pixel Perfexion
Ali is very talented and on the ball for responding. Even when he went to a personal event he was courteous enough to check in and let us know about something we inquired.
Nichole English
Operations @Iron Roots
Ali is amazing if you're a fan of Notion - consider yourself (and your business) incredibly lucky, to have found such an impressive tool made by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.
Evan O'Brien
Founder @ Slake
Perfect product with perfect support by Ali!
Emil Bedretdinov
Founder & CEO @E7.Digital
Ali has been absolutely incredible in helping me set up my company's Notion startup OS. He has gone over and above in helping me navigate the in's and out's of Notion, from jumping on many calls and responding instantly to many requests. He is extremely patient and friendly and I could not recommend him enough.
Izzy Simmons
Head of Design @Xmedical
Notion Startup has massively upgraded how our company uses Notion. Highly recommend also lining up a call with Ali, he's amazing.
Steve Gilles
Founder @Lookahead
Ali has done a very thorough job here. The template covers a lot of areas and saves a ton of time for startup founders. So, if you have an idea and are thinking of taking a startup journey, get this template and see how it helps you.
Ali Bin Shahid
Founder @PSKL Water for all
First off, the free Startup Lean Canvas by Ali is literally a steal. It has helped us at CleverFlow quickly define our entire startup. Naturally, we prebooked the Notion Startup OS and a call with Ali. He patiently understood our entire value proposition, gave incredible insights, and is always celebrating our success till date.
Aliasgar Murtaza
Founder & CEO @CleverFlow
I highly recommend the Startup Notion OS template to anyone looking to plan their startup. It is an incredibly effective and useful tool that will help you stay organized and on track. I give it a 5-star rating and want to extend a big thank you to Ali for all his hard work and dedication to this project.
Jeff Wheeler
CEO @Pixel Perfexion
Ali is very talented and on the ball for responding. Even when he went to a personal event he was courteous enough to check in and let us know about something we inquired.
Nichole English
Operations @Iron Roots
Ali is amazing if you're a fan of Notion - consider yourself (and your business) incredibly lucky, to have found such an impressive tool made by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.
Evan O'Brien
Founder @ Slake
Perfect product with perfect support by Ali!
Emil Bedretdinov
Founder & CEO @E7.Digital
Ali has been absolutely incredible in helping me set up my company's Notion startup OS. He has gone over and above in helping me navigate the in's and out's of Notion, from jumping on many calls and responding instantly to many requests. He is extremely patient and friendly and I could not recommend him enough.
Izzy Simmons
Head of Design @Xmedical
Notion Startup has massively upgraded how our company uses Notion. Highly recommend also lining up a call with Ali, he's amazing.
Steve Gilles
Founder @Lookahead
Ali has done a very thorough job here. The template covers a lot of areas and saves a ton of time for startup founders. So, if you have an idea and are thinking of taking a startup journey, get this template and see how it helps you.
Ali Bin Shahid
Founder @PSKL Water for all
First off, the free Startup Lean Canvas by Ali is literally a steal. It has helped us at CleverFlow quickly define our entire startup. Naturally, we prebooked the Notion Startup OS and a call with Ali. He patiently understood our entire value proposition, gave incredible insights, and is always celebrating our success till date.
Aliasgar Murtaza
Founder & CEO @CleverFlow
Crystal C.
IT Director
Being a designer who understands business allows me to bridge the gap between those two worlds and create solutions that are invisible to either.
