This is the space, where I learn, simplify, and write about design, strategy, technology, startups, economics, and anything else that I found helpful in my journey.

Some things you will find here are notes and mini-essays on design, the human mind, Web3, economic principles, human-designed systems, philosophy, and technology.

Saqiba Najam 8/24/25 Saqiba Najam 8/24/25

Keeping Human Intellect Alive in the Age of Intelligent Systems

HCI’s next frontier isn’t seamless design. It’s systems that make us sharper, not lazier.

Saqiba Najam 8/9/25 Saqiba Najam 8/9/25

Embodied Mythology: Designing Interfaces Inspired by Cultural Rituals and Folk Aesthetics

Saqiba Najam 8/3/25 Saqiba Najam 8/3/25

Micro-Rest Interfaces: Designing Moments of Stillness in a Noisy Digital World

In a world of constant digital noise, Micro-Rest Interfaces offer a radical shift in UX, designing apps and interfaces that promote stillness, cognitive rest, and emotional well-being. This article explores how subtle design choices can create space for breath, reflection, and peace in everyday technology.

Saqiba Najam 7/21/25 Saqiba Najam 7/21/25

From Punch Cards to Brain Interfaces: The Evolution of HCI

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is one of those fields that quietly shapes how we live, work, and create. It’s not just about usability or design, it’s about the evolving relationship between people and machines.

This timeline was created to trace that evolution. It’s a quick look at how far we’ve come, and a reminder of the questions we need to keep asking as technology grows more intelligent and intimate.