Swapnil Acharya
Design Leader, Thinker and UX Strategist.
Previously Creative Director at Leapfrog Technology and co-founder of Expresiv Studios. Designed norm-bending film posters, went up to Everest region with Google folks, and conceived Nepal's first economic daily newspaper.
Recent posts
Best design outcome is no new design at all
Sometimes the most valuable outcome of a design discovery process is the decision not to build custom software at all.
Creativity is the zone of genius, and AI cannot replace that
AI is brilliant at producing outputs. But only humans can decide which problems to solve, why they matter, and how a design will make someone feel. That’s your zone of genius.
I Left a Tech Service Company After 8 Years to Join a Remote Startup
This isn’t a dramatic “I quit” story — it’s about shifting priorities, creative integrity, and the kind of work that actually energizes me now
The AI✨ Dilemma: Value vs. Gimmick in User Experience Design
As designers, we must ask ourselves: do users truly care if a product is labeled “made better with AI✨”? More importantly, what does “better” mean to them?
How to Design User Experiences without Interfaces
Invisible UX is a design approach where user interactions occur seamlessly in the background, minimizing friction and cognitive load. It creates intuitive, efficient experiences by automating tasks without visible interfaces.
A Guide to Design Internship
Let`s break down the key insights on design internships, covering topics like defining your goals, creating a standout portfolio, choosing the right company, and setting realistic expectations.