Thoughts on design,
from Kathmandu.

Jan 2026

What fifteen years in UAE agencies taught me about pace

Speed isn't the enemy of good design — undefined speed is. Notes on keeping quality when the timeline is short.

Dec 2025

Why I moved my studio from Dubai to Kathmandu

On the business case — and the personal one — for building a design practice in Nepal instead of the Gulf.

Nov 2025

Nepal's brands are ready for better design

Local businesses don't need less ambitious design than international ones — they need the same standard, applied at home.

Oct 2025

Motion design principles that came from sound design

Building techno loops taught me more about timing curves and easing than any animation course did.

Sep 2025

A simple brand identity checklist for small businesses

Before hiring a designer, here's what every Nepali small business owner should have ready.

Aug 2025

Designing a website that actually loads on Nepal's networks

Lessons on performance budgets, image weight and why a "jaw-dropping" site still has to be fast.