Work directly with SkalaDesign
The client has one agreement, one person responsible, and a clear plan for the work.
The studio
One lead from start to finish. Specialists when needed.
SkalaDesign is Berlin-based and works with teams internationally. Clients work directly with the studio; Sheikh S Mahmud leads the project and manages any additional specialists it requires.
Studio leadership
Close to the work from first question to key decision.
Sheikh stays close to the work from the first question through the key product decisions—not only at the proposal stage.
His experience spans nearly two decades of work involving global and category-leading organisations across mobility, health, logistics, payments, entertainment and connected products, alongside early-stage ventures he has helped prepare for successful investment rounds and grant applications.
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Additional expertise when the work needs it.
The network is organised around three kinds of expertise. Individual profiles are shared when they are relevant to the work.
We can share relevant specialist profiles while planning the project.
Product and researchUX research, product management, UX design and linguistics
Brand and communicationGraphic design, packaging, illustration, motion and animation
Physical productsIndustrial design, electronics development and hardware production
Perspective behind the work
Experience across markets, informed by each local context.
5 regionsProducts researched, designed, and prepared for multiple markets.
Early stage to scaleFrom shaping first opportunities to improving established product ecosystems.
Teaching & practiceUX design and entrepreneurship informed by active product work.
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