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StitchFlow dashboard showing real-time stochastic analysis
Research & EngineeringJune 18, 2026

StitchFlow: Predicting Factory Bottlenecks with Stochastic Line-Balancing

How I applied stochastic algorithms and real-time data to solve one of the oldest problems in the apparel industry: predicting and mitigating factory floor bottlenecks.

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Sathe Expense Tracker App
Product DesignJune 21, 2026

Why I Built a Local-First Expense Tracker in 2026

Modern finance apps have become bloated data-miners. I built Sathe with two strict rules: transaction entry must take under 6 seconds, and your financial data never leaves your phone.

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SEO for Designers
SEOJanuary 15, 2025

SEO for Designers: What I Wish I Knew Earlier

Semantic HTML, metadata structure, Core Web Vitals, and sitemap strategy an SEO primer written from a designer's perspective, not a marketer's.

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UI/UX Design Inspiration Sites
Design ProcessJune 20, 2026

The Sites I Actually Use for UI/UX Design Inspiration

Where to look when generic design feeds aren't cutting it. From Awwwards to curated visual libraries, here is how I source inspiration for high-end, functional interfaces.

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Advanced Figma variables and tokens workflow
Career & ProcessJune 25, 2026

Why You Won't Get Hired Without Advanced Figma Variables and Tokens

The UI/UX industry has shifted. Drawing pretty screens is no longer enough. Here is how mastering design tokens, advanced variables, and component libraries bridges the gap between design and engineering.

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Simple Tailwind CSS Patterns
DevelopmentJune 19, 2026

Simple Tailwind CSS Patterns That Changed How I Build UIs

You don't need to write highly complex CSS to build great interfaces. Here are the simple Tailwind patterns, from Flexbox fundamentals to CVA, that make a massive difference in my daily workflow.

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