My portfolio isn't getting me interviews.
Portfolio review
We go through your portfolio together. I show you how to tell each project as a story: the problem, your decisions and what changed.
I mentor designers, free.
Free 1:1 sessions on ADPList. Bring your portfolio, a design or a career question. Leave with clear next steps.
What do you need help with?
Pick the sentence closest to where you are. Each session is built around your goal.
I'm stuck on a design.
Design critique
Show me the screens and walk me through your thinking. I find what's confusing and help you pick a better direction.
I don't know my next career move.
Career guidance
A first job, a step up to senior or lead, or global work from Pakistan. Tell me where you are and we work out the next step. I've lived most of it.
I want to build what I design.
Designers who build
Webflow, AI tools and prototyping: how a design becomes a working product. I built calog.cc on my own, so this is home ground.
For every level
- First job
- Mid-level
- Senior
- Aspiring leads
In their words
Mentees, colleagues and the rooms I've taught in. Tap a quote to read it in full.
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“An exceptional designer, leader and mentor.”
“Zair is an exceptional designer, leader and mentor who genuinely cares about helping other designers succeed. His valuable advice and mentorship in both UX design and Webflow have been incredibly beneficial. Thank you so much, Zair! I will definitely book another session in the future.”
Camie WongIncoming UX Researcher, York UniversityMentee, Canada, 2024
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390+
Minutes mentoring, 4 countries
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“He even explained using real world examples.”
“He took alot of effort in preparing for the session and all his pointers and explanations were of great help. I really enjoyed how he even explained using real world examples.”
Amrita AlexUI/UX DesignerMentee, USA, 2023
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“Extremely knowledgeable on the subject of UI/UX.”
“Zair is an amazing mentor who is extremely knowledgeable on the subject of UI/UX. He pointed out the aspects which needs improvement and also provided resources. It was a great experience with him. Highly recommended!”
Ali SaqibStudent, CourseraMentee, Pakistan, 2024
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“His authority in the field truly shines through.”
“I had an enlightening and informative session with Zair on UX. His authority in the field truly shines through as he adeptly guided and supported me throughout.”
Farhan KhanGraphic designer, Studeo360Mentee, Pakistan, 2023
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“One of the best guys to learn from and work with.”
“Zair’s a professional far beyond ones expectations. He’d go to furthest limit to achieve what ever’s possible. One of the best guys to learn from and work with.”
Shahzad KhanProduct Design Leader, MENAReported to me directly, 2009
Learning
Figma to Webflow
LinkedIn
“I learned a great deal from Zair.”
“Zair constantly amazed me with his industry insight and original approaches to solving problems. Zair consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic at CC and a dedication to success. Zair is a trustworthy individual. He’s dedicated, self-motivated, methodical, and very capable. I learned a great deal from Zair.”
Abdul Qadir MohiuddinService design, government digital servicesSame team, 2010
InterviewBuilding calog.cc with AI
Ask them yourself.
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I taught myself design in Karachi, with no designer to call when I got stuck. Every session is the hour I wish I'd had.
How to book
Three steps, free
- 01
Book
Pick an open slot on ADPList and tell me what you want to work on.
- 02
Send your work
Your portfolio, a Figma file or a short note. A little reading first means more of the session goes to feedback.
- 03
Talk it through
30 to 60 minutes on video, your work on screen. You leave with a short list of what to fix first.
Book on ADPList ↗
Free, 30 to 60 minutes. Live availability is on ADPList.
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