I help ambitious organisations turn complex business problems into beautifully designed, solidly engineered digital products, without the overhead of a traditional agency.
I lead a curated collective of senior designers, developers, and strategists. As a principal consultant who has scaled products for Fortune 500 companies like British Telecom and AstraZeneca, I reject the traditional agency model in favor of direct, hands-on partnership.
My partners and I are not just freelancers; we are industry veterans who bring enterprise discipline and agile execution to every client relationship.
Design systems & UI kits
Scalable component libraries, design tokens, and UI kits tailored to your brand. Every element is built for handoff into production code, so your team never has to rebuild what already exists.
Best forGrowing teams that need visual consistency across every touchpoint.
Web & app development
Production-grade web applications, custom CMS platforms, enterprise software, and legacy system rebuilds. I bring a clear-eyed assessment and structured path forward to codebases carrying technical debt.
Best forBusinesses that need reliable engineering without managing a development team.
UI/UX & digital strategy
UX consultancy, business process mapping, and design-to-development workflow optimisation. Solutions grounded in your business objectives, not just aesthetics.
Best forLeaders who want a thought partner, not just a pair of hands.
The process
Simple by design. Thorough by nature.
Every engagement follows a clear rhythm. No surprises, no black boxes, no waiting weeks for a first look.
01
We talk
A relaxed, no-obligation conversation to understand your situation, goals, and constraints. I ask the right questions so nothing important gets missed at the start.
02
I scope it
You receive a clear proposal with scope, timeline, engagement model, and what to expect at each stage. No vague estimates, no hidden extras.
03
We build together
Work begins in focused milestones. You see progress early and often, with regular check-ins so you can give feedback when it matters, not after it is too late to change.
04
You own everything
At the end of every engagement, you receive complete design files, source code, and documentation. No vendor lock-in. No dependency on me to keep the lights on.
How I engage
Three ways to move forward.
Choose the structure that matches your stage, scope, and appetite for momentum. Every model includes direct access to me and one accountable point of contact.
Direct access / Clear milestones / No middlemen
Project-based
01 / Focused
Best forDefined scopes, MVPs, feature builds, and design system setup.
InvestmentScoped to the project's scale and timeline.
Monthly retainer
02 / Continuous
Best forOngoing support, iterative development, and continuous refinement.
InvestmentLow-cost monthly continuity.
Custom engagement
03 / Adaptive
Best forComplex or multi-phase initiatives and enterprise-scale deliverables.
InvestmentScoped to requirements.
METHOD
Method
Less noise. Better decisions.
No account managers. No handoff chaos. No vendor lock-in. From British Telecom and AstraZeneca to growth-stage businesses, the standard stays high while the process stays human.
01
Align
We start with your business context, constraints, and the outcome that matters.
02
Design
We make the invisible visible — from process and structure to interface and interaction.
03
Deliver
We build, document, and hand over the work with milestones that keep decisions early.
What clients say
Relationships built on results.
I work closely with a small number of clients at a time, which means every project gets real attention. And every relationship is built on trust.
“I had the pleasure of working with Zayan, an exceptional front-end developer. His skill and expertise in developing complex interfaces and delivering polished components was invaluable. I highly recommend him for any front-end development role.”
Josh TetlowProduct Specialist, BT
“The business impact was immediate. Not only did we get a beautiful product, but the strategic thinking behind every decision gave us confidence we were building the right thing, not just building it right.”
Prashana SamaraweeraCEO, ExroAsia
“Having one consistent point of contact who understood our vision from day one made all the difference. The level of trust and reliability you get from working directly with someone this experienced is invaluable.”
Kavinda DasanayakeCo-Founder/ CEO, Serendib Frontier Capital
“Zayan provided an excellent UX design in our development projects. He's an excellent resource with quick turnaround by pleasing asthetic and great UI skills. He makes sure all the deadlines meet with the highest standards...”
Hassan NadeemHead of Engineering, Axiata Digital Labs