I am a UI/UX designer and web developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering 50+ client projects across e-commerce, CMS platforms, product websites, and service-based applications. I also founded CRUD, a design and software agency, where I focus on user-centered design, conversion-focused interfaces, and scalable web solutions. As the founder and lead designer, I’ve built end-to-end UI/UX and web solutions for startups and businesses, driving brand clarity, user engagement, and customer acquisition through design-driven problem solving.

Manish Kumar Bala Kumar

I am a UI/UX designer and web developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering 50+ client projects across e-commerce, CMS platforms, product websites, and service-based applications. I also founded CRUD, a design and software agency, where I focus on user-centered design, conversion-focused interfaces, and scalable web solutions. As the founder and lead designer, I’ve built end-to-end UI/UX and web solutions for startups and businesses, driving brand clarity, user engagement, and customer acquisition through design-driven problem solving.

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I am a UI/UX designer and web developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering 50+ client projects across e-commerce, CMS platforms, product websites, and service-based applications. I also founded CRUD, a design and software agency, where I focus on user-centered design, conversion-focused interfaces, and scalable web solutions.

As the founder and lead designer, I’ve built end-to-end UI/UX and web solutions for startups and businesses, driving brand clarity, user engagement, and customer acquisition through design-driven problem solving.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Tamil
Fluent
German
Beginner
Hindi
Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Assistant (Usable Security) at CISPA – Helmholtz Center for Information Security
April 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Conducted research in usable and human-centered security, focusing on how interface design influences user behavior and security decisions. Analyzed dark patterns, security-aware design principles, and usability risks in real-world digital systems. Collaborated with researchers on empirical analysis related to accessibility, usability, and secure interface design. Focus Areas: Usable Security, Human-Centered Design, Empirical Security.
Founder & Lead UI/UX Designer at CRUD (Create Refine Unified Designs)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and scaled a design and software agency delivering end-to-end UI/UX and web solutions for startups and businesses. Led UI/UX strategy, user research, wireframing, and high-fidelity design for product websites and web applications. Designed conversion-focused interfaces that improved brand clarity, user engagement, and customer acquisition. Collaborated with developers to ensure responsive, scalable, and implementation-ready designs.
UI/UX Designer & Web Developer at Self‑Employed (Freelance)
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023
Delivered 50+ UI/UX and web development projects, including e-commerce platforms, booking systems, CMS websites, and product landing pages. Translated business requirements into intuitive user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Designed responsive interfaces optimized for mobile and desktop usability. Maintained strong client relationships through consistent delivery and measurable design impact.

Education

M.Sc. in Cybersecurity at Saarland University
April 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026
B.Tech in Computer Science at SRM Institute of Science and Technology
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment