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About

Off-screen.

The things I think about when I'm not designing. The photos, the music, the books, the small obsessions.

Portrait of Alok Kumar

Hey, I'm Alok.

I've been designing websites and apps for years, working with startups and small teams to deliver holistic, impactful solutions. With a background in Computer Science, product design has become a fast and flexible part of my work — allowing for efficient projects that contribute to increased visibility and better user experiences. Further I'm driven by a broad interest in creative fields like architecture, photography, branding, and digital products.

So if you're looking for a product designer for fast, high-quality, and distinctive experiences, drop me a mail or reach out via my socials.

In the world

Music

Mostly post-rock and instrumental at the desk — Tycho, Mogwai, Nils Frahm. Anything with mood and few words.

On repeat
Tycho — Awake
All-time
Stranger in the Alps — Phoebe Bridgers
Live, recently
Bonobo, Pune, 2024

Movies

I prefer the long, slow ones — directors who trust the audience to sit with a frame.

Recently loved
Past Lives (2023)
Forever
In the Mood for Love (2000)
Comfort rewatch
Before Sunrise (1995)

Books

Nonfiction-heavy, a little philosophy, the occasional novel.

Reading now
The Design of Everyday Things — Don Norman
Recently
Four Thousand Weeks — Oliver Burkeman
Reread
Steal Like an Artist — Austin Kleon

Legos

Eiffel Tower, in pieces on the dining table.

I collect a few sets a year — usually architecture or technic. The Eiffel Tower is currently in pieces on the dining table.

Art

Photography