Blogs
Why I Now Design in Claude Code More Than Figma
How a permissions flow redesign changed my entire process. Why I now prototype in Claude Code first — and only open Figma once the hard decisions are made.
Design Process Is Dead. Here's What Replaced It.
The research → wireframe → handoff process was built for when building was expensive. It's not anymore. Here's what actually works now.
🐶 A Pet Project
Zephr: built for early teams who care about craft
A design framework I built from scratch, so early-stage teams can ship aesthetically polished product UI without the overhead of a full design system.
A little about me
Product designer with 12 years of experience. Designer first. Builder second. AI-accelerated.
I've helped startups launch their first product and scale for enterprise. 0→1 builds and 10→100 growth. Early chaos and late complexity. Both are fun.
I work in Figma, prototype in Framer, and use AI tools like Claude Code to skip the parts that used to slow things down. Less waiting, more shipping.
A little about me
Product designer with 12 years of experience. Designer first. Builder second. AI-accelerated.
I've helped startups launch their first product and scale for enterprise. 0→1 builds and 10→100 growth. Early chaos and late complexity. Both are fun.
I work in Figma, prototype in Framer, and use AI tools like Claude Code to skip the parts that used to slow things down. Less waiting, more shipping.
A little about me
Product designer with 12 years of experience. Designer first. Builder second. AI-accelerated.
I've helped startups launch their first product and scale for enterprise. 0→1 builds and 10→100 growth. Early chaos and late complexity. Both are fun.
I work in Figma, prototype in Framer, and use AI tools like Claude Code to skip the parts that used to slow things down. Less waiting, more shipping.
Benoit Dureisseix 🇫🇷
Founder & CEO
@ Message+
Akhil worked closely with us at MessagePlus across multiple projects — from designing the core product experience from scratch to helping with our website and marketing materials like pitch decks. He’s thoughtful, fast, and always focused on making things clearer and easier for users. What stood out the most was how easy it was to work with him — no fluff, just solid design thinking and reliable execution. He asks the right questions, understands the business context quickly, and brings clarity to ambiguous problems. Whether it was a tight deadline or a last-minute iteration, we could always count on Akhil to deliver without compromising on quality.
Jonathan Todd 🇺🇸
Principal Solutions
Architect @ Simbian.ai
As someone who spent a decade as a graphic designer, I truly understand the pursuit of perfection in every deliverable. That's why I can confidently say that Akhil is one of the best UX designers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Akhil is not only incredibly talented but also a fantastic colleague - prompt, professional, and loyal. If you're looking to enhance your front-end design team with a fully remote designer, Akhil should be your top choice. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any project.
Sarath S Pillai 🇳🇱
CTO @ Message+
I had the pleasure of working with Akhil on the UX design for our Message+ product, and the collaboration was exceptional. Akhil went above and beyond to understand our needs and goals, delivering user-centric designs that perfectly aligned with our vision.
He seamlessly integrated into our workflow, making communication and decision-making effortless. Akhil's professionalism, approachability, and dedication to excellence ensured a smooth and stress-free process.
I highly recommend Akhil for expert UX design services. His collaborative nature and commitment to outstanding results make him an invaluable partner in bringing your product vision to life.
Benoit Dureisseix 🇫🇷
Founder & CEO
@ Message+
Akhil worked closely with us at MessagePlus across multiple projects — from designing the core product experience from scratch to helping with our website and marketing materials like pitch decks. He’s thoughtful, fast, and always focused on making things clearer and easier for users. What stood out the most was how easy it was to work with him — no fluff, just solid design thinking and reliable execution. He asks the right questions, understands the business context quickly, and brings clarity to ambiguous problems. Whether it was a tight deadline or a last-minute iteration, we could always count on Akhil to deliver without compromising on quality.
Jonathan Todd 🇺🇸
Principal Solutions
Architect @ Simbian.ai
As someone who spent a decade as a graphic designer, I truly understand the pursuit of perfection in every deliverable. That's why I can confidently say that Akhil is one of the best UX designers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Akhil is not only incredibly talented but also a fantastic colleague - prompt, professional, and loyal. If you're looking to enhance your front-end design team with a fully remote designer, Akhil should be your top choice. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any project.
Sarath S Pillai 🇳🇱
CTO @ Message+
I had the pleasure of working with Akhil on the UX design for our Message+ product, and the collaboration was exceptional. Akhil went above and beyond to understand our needs and goals, delivering user-centric designs that perfectly aligned with our vision.
He seamlessly integrated into our workflow, making communication and decision-making effortless. Akhil's professionalism, approachability, and dedication to excellence ensured a smooth and stress-free process.
I highly recommend Akhil for expert UX design services. His collaborative nature and commitment to outstanding results make him an invaluable partner in bringing your product vision to life.
Benoit Dureisseix 🇫🇷
Founder & CEO
@ Message+
Akhil worked closely with us at MessagePlus across multiple projects — from designing the core product experience from scratch to helping with our website and marketing materials like pitch decks. He’s thoughtful, fast, and always focused on making things clearer and easier for users. What stood out the most was how easy it was to work with him — no fluff, just solid design thinking and reliable execution. He asks the right questions, understands the business context quickly, and brings clarity to ambiguous problems. Whether it was a tight deadline or a last-minute iteration, we could always count on Akhil to deliver without compromising on quality.
Jonathan Todd 🇺🇸
Principal Solutions
Architect @ Simbian.ai
As someone who spent a decade as a graphic designer, I truly understand the pursuit of perfection in every deliverable. That's why I can confidently say that Akhil is one of the best UX designers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Akhil is not only incredibly talented but also a fantastic colleague - prompt, professional, and loyal. If you're looking to enhance your front-end design team with a fully remote designer, Akhil should be your top choice. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any project.
Sarath S Pillai 🇳🇱
CTO @ Message+
I had the pleasure of working with Akhil on the UX design for our Message+ product, and the collaboration was exceptional. Akhil went above and beyond to understand our needs and goals, delivering user-centric designs that perfectly aligned with our vision.
He seamlessly integrated into our workflow, making communication and decision-making effortless. Akhil's professionalism, approachability, and dedication to excellence ensured a smooth and stress-free process.
I highly recommend Akhil for expert UX design services. His collaborative nature and commitment to outstanding results make him an invaluable partner in bringing your product vision to life.
Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot for me! If you feel like connect with me
Drop me an email at
akhil.pazhore[at]gmail[dot]com.
akhil.pazhore[at]gmail[dot]com.
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I’d love to chat about design, trends, or pain points
Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot for me! If you feel like connect with me
Drop me an email at
akhil.pazhore[at]gmail[dot]com.
akhil.pazhore[at]gmail[dot]com.
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I’d love to chat about design, trends, or pain points
Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot for me! If you feel like connect with me
Drop me an email at
akhil.pazhore[at]gmail[dot]com.
akhil.pazhore[at]gmail[dot]com.
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I’d love to chat about design, trends, or pain points