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About Me

The face behind
the pixels.

Designer. Dreamer. Problem-solver. I'm Khushnuma — and I've spent the last 5 years turning ideas into visual identities that people genuinely feel something about.

✦ UI / UX Designer ◈ Brand Strategist ◯ Logo Designer 📍 Kashmir, India
Qkhushnuma
Projects Completed
54+ Projects ✦
Based In
Kashmir, India 🌸
What I Believe

Design philosophy,
not just design.

Beauty is function

Good design isn't decoration layered on top of something that works. It IS the thing that works. Aesthetic and utility are not opponents — they're collaborators.

Listening first

I ask more questions than most designers. I want to understand your world — your users, your fears, your ambitions — before I touch a single tool. The best brief comes from a real conversation.

Every pixel earned

I don't do "good enough." Every element on screen should be there for a reason. If it can be removed without losing meaning, it probably should be.

My Story

A life in
colour & craft.

05

Years of designing
for brands that matter

I grew up in Kashmir, India — one of the most breathtaking places on earth. From a young age, I was drawn to how things looked: the curve of a mountain, the pattern on a shawl, the way light hit snow-covered rooftops. I didn't know it then, but I was learning to see.

"Design taught me that beauty and intention are inseparable. You can't fake either."

I started my design journey in 2019, freelancing on the side while studying. My first projects were scrappy — logos for local businesses, posters for college events. But they taught me something invaluable: design is a service, not self-expression. You're solving someone else's problem with your skills.

By 2021, I had my first international clients — startups from the UAE, the UK, and beyond. Word spread through referrals. People came to me not just because I could make things beautiful, but because I made them feel understood. That's the part I'm most proud of.

Today, I run a small independent studio from Kashmir, working with founders, brands, and product teams across three continents. I specialize in UI/UX design, brand identity, and logo design — the three pillars of how a brand shows up in the world. I still believe the best design starts with a genuine conversation.

When I'm not designing, you'll find me lost in a good book, hiking around Dal Lake, or obsessing over the latest design system from some company I'll never work for — inspiration doesn't clock out.

My Journey

Five years,
milestone by milestone.

2019
The Beginning

Started freelancing while in college. First logo commission for a local café in Srinagar. Earned ₹800. Still one of my favourite projects.

2020
Finding My Style

Completed 12 projects, developed a signature design approach — editorial, intentional, feminine. Started getting repeat clients.

2021
Going International

First client from UAE. Expanded services to include full brand identity. Joined Behance and Dribbble — the global design community changed everything.

2022
UI/UX Expansion

Dove deep into UX research and interaction design. Completed first full mobile app project (Bloom). 25+ projects milestone hit.

2023
Studio Identity

Formalized as Khushnuma Design Studio. Built a proper process, onboarding system, and client workflow. 38 happy clients across 8 countries.

2024–Now
Full Creative Practice

54+ projects completed. Serving clients across South Asia, Middle East, and Europe. Open to new collaborations — let's build something great.

Skills & Tools

What I bring
to every project.

UI / UX Design95%
Brand Identity92%
Logo Design94%
Graphic Design90%
Prototyping88%
Design Systems85%
User Research82%

Tools I Work With

Figma
UI / Prototyping
Illustrator
Vector & Logo
Photoshop
Photo & Raster
After Effects
Motion Design
InDesign
Print & Layout
Notion
Process & Docs
By The Numbers
54+
Projects Completed
38+
Happy Clients
8
Countries Served
5yr
In The Industry

Ready to work
together?

I'm currently accepting new projects. Whether you're launching a brand or redesigning an app — let's have a conversation.