Mahmud Khairul Rahman🇬🇧

About Mahmud Khairul Rahman

Founder at LightupUX Academy

⭐️ Top 50 in Product Design Mentor at ADPlist

I help interested students to become better designers. I focus on design strategy user-centric design.

I've been doing Product Design and Strategic planning for over 6 years. Worked at 5+ international company around the world.

I would like to help beginners and mid-level designers get into the world of UX design.

I'd be glad to help you with:

UX knowledge sharing Portfolio and Resume reviews Career transition Communication with stakeholders Job interview tips

Expertise

Sessions with Mahmud Khairul Rahman

• Design Career and Overcoming Challenges (60 min): In this session, I will explore your journey of a design career and address your challenges. Will share insights from my extensive experience in design and product development. We will discuss essential skills like adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving, and analyze real-world scenarios to develop strategies for overcoming obstacles. By sharing personal experience, my aim is to inspire you to embrace your unique design paths while providing practical tools for tackling challenges. This interactive session encourages participant engagement and questions.
• Exclusive Mentorship (60 min): Feeling uncertain in your career or unsure about the best path for growth in UX/UI or Product Design can be challenging. This session is designed to provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate your journey and realize your full potential in these creative fields. I will listen to your unique challenges and work collaboratively to develop a personalized plan that meets your specific needs. With over a decade of mentoring experience and having supported more than 1,000 students from diverse backgrounds around the world, I aim to help you identify effective strategies that promote growth and success. Together, we shall address challenges and develop a comprehensive roadmap that enables you to attain your objectives, facilitating your growth in design, product development, and product research. I invite you to participate in an engaging and supportive discussion where we can explore these matters in depth.
• Create Your Next UX Case Study in 4 Weeks (60 min): Hello there, Struggling to start or polish your UX case study? This service is designed for students and aspiring designers who want to craft professional, portfolio-ready case studies that stand out. I’ll guide you through every step — from selecting a project idea, structuring your research, defining the problem, and building design solutions, to writing and presenting your story with clarity. Together, we’ll not only create your case study but also make it publish-ready, ensuring it reflects your process, skills, and unique perspective as a designer. Whether you’re preparing for job applications or building your personal brand, this service helps you present your work with confidence and impact. This will be a four-week session, with each session lasting one hour. At the end of the four-week program, we will prepare a job-ready case study. You can later publish this case study on your Behance profile or in your portfolio. Check some of the portfolio: 01. https://www.behance.net/gallery/219326527/Joy-Valley-IOT-Device-control-app 02. https://www.behance.net/gallery/229033259/True-Bank-UIUX-Case-Study-on-Fintech-App 03. https://mahmud-khairul.com/project-management-software/ Should you have any question, kindly let me know.
• Need some advice (45 min): This session is exclusively for beginners and new learners who may be encountering challenges in any aspect of product design. I am here to attentively listen to your struggles and provide guidance. Together, we will identify key actions and strategies that you can implement to navigate and overcome these hurdles effectively. Your concerns matter, and I am committed to helping you build confidence in your design journey. Whether you come from a design background or not, this session is for you. Please bring all your questions, and I will be glad to help you with anything related.

What mentees say

“I had an incredible session with Mahmud, who exceeded my expectations in every way. His amazing communication skills, deep subject knowledge, and exceptional problem-solving abilities helped me gain clarity on my goals. Mahmud's motivation and support truly inspired me. I highly recommend booking a session with him if you're looking.”

“A highly analytical and detail-oriented developer who breaks down complex problems with ease. Strong technical skills paired with clear communication and reliability. Delivers clean, well-structured code on time, consistently goes the extra mile, and is a genuine pleasure to collaborate with”

“A highly analytical and detail-oriented developer who breaks down complex problems with ease. Strong technical skills paired with clear communication and reliability. Delivers clean, well-structured code on time, consistently goes the extra mile, and is a genuine pleasure to collaborate with”