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Available for work Udupi, India · IST

MaheshKulal

UI/UX and product designer in Udupi

I design apps, dashboards, websites and brands for businesses in Udupi, Mangalore and across India. Then I build and ship them with AI.

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00 / About

By day I design hospital systems, marketplaces and campus apps. By night I ship my own products: Figma plugins, a Windows app and a community app for the town I live in.

6+Years designing
10Clients worked with
5Figma plugins live
15Free web tools
Worked withBrands, hotels, clinics and startups
Phoenix Square Your Health clinic Mass Intention Ramana hospital and pharmacy distribution Eco Nature Royal Infinity hotel management Infinity Hospitality Turnkey Infinity Hotel Supplies Lovo Natura My Nimbo
01 / Work

Things I designed and shipped

Client work first, then products I built and run myself. Each one has the problem, the decisions and what I'd change.

Client work03
My own products08
02 / Services

What I can do for you

Three things I do for clients, start to finish.

  • 01

    UI/UX design

    Apps, dashboards and web apps. User flows, wireframes, final screens, a design system and a clean handoff to your developers.

    • Mobile and web apps
    • Admin dashboards
    • Design systems in Figma
    More about ui/ux design →
  • 02

    Website design and development

    I design the site and build it, so nothing gets lost in between. Fast on phones and set up for Google.

    • Business and portfolio sites
    • WordPress and Elementor
    • Landing pages and online stores
    More about website design and development →
  • 03

    Graphic design

    Brand and marketing work for shops, clinics, hotels and startups, made to print right and post right.

    • Logos and brand identity
    • Social media posts and ads
    • Flyers, banners, brochures
    More about graphic design →
03 / Tools

What I work with

I design in these. Claude writes the code, so I spend my time on the decisions. Hover a tile to see it in colour.

  • FigmaUI, prototypes, design systems
  • PhotoshopRetouching, posters, mockups
  • IllustratorLogos, icons, print
  • Premiere ProVideo edits for social
  • CanvaQuick social posts
  • WordPressClient websites
  • ElementorPage building in WordPress
  • ClaudeWrites the code for my apps and plugins
  • ChatGPTIdeas and image drafts
  • NotionNotes and project plans
04 / Process

I make the calls. AI does the typing.

This is how every product on this page got built, usually by me alone.

Step 1 · Me

Decide

  • Who it's for and what hurts
  • What to build first, what to skip
  • Flows, screens and every word of copy
Step 2 · AI

Build

  • Claude Code writes the code
  • Figma MCP puts designs into Figma
  • HyperFrames makes promo videos
Step 3 · Me

Check and ship

  • Test on a real phone and in Figma
  • Fix what feels wrong
  • Publish, then watch how people use it
05 / Experience

Where I've worked

  • Nov 2025 – Aug 2026

    Tech Zink

    Software Product Designer · Remote

    Designed a hospital management system (OPD, IPD, appointments, admin roles) and a campus networking app. Owned the design system for both.

  • Jun 2022 – Oct 2025

    Chipsy IT Services

    UI/UX Designer · Udupi

    Designed a library system, a short-video news app and a car marketplace. Built WordPress sites for resorts, schools and hotels.

  • Jan 2019 – Jun 2022

    Palette Designs

    Graphic Designer · Hiriyadka

    Product photo retouching and colour correction at volume. This is where my eye for detail comes from.

  • 2018 – Jan 2019

    Omnion Premedia

    Graphic Designer · Udupi

    Clipping paths, masking and retouching for client image libraries.

  • Since 2024

    ProFigma

    My own studio

    Figma components, plugins, tools and apps. Everything in the Work list above that isn't client work.

Download resume (PDF) ↓

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Who is Mahesh Kulal?

Mahesh Kulal is a UI/UX and product designer from Udupi, Karnataka, India, with 6+ years of experience. He designs mobile apps, web apps, dashboards, websites and brand graphics, and builds his own Figma plugins and apps with AI.

Are you a freelance designer in Udupi and Mangalore?

Yes. I work with businesses in Udupi, Manipal and Mangalore, and with remote clients across India. You can reach me on WhatsApp at +91 91104 37378 or by email.

What design services do you offer?

Three: UI/UX design for apps and dashboards, website design and development, and graphic design for logos, social media and print.

Are you open to full-time jobs?

Yes. I am open to full-time product designer and UI/UX designer roles, remote or on-site in Udupi, Mangalore or Bengaluru, and can join right away.

How do I start a project with you?

Send me a message on WhatsApp or email with what you need and your deadline. I will reply with questions, a plan and a price before any work starts.

07 / Contact

Let's
talk.

Hiring

Looking for a product designer?

I'm open to full-time roles, remote or in Udupi, Mangalore or Bengaluru. I can join right away.

Email me ↗ Resume WhatsApp
Clients

Need UI/UX, a website or graphic design?

Tell me what you need and by when. I'll come back with questions, a plan and a price.

UI/UX designWebsitesGraphic design
Start a project ↗ WhatsApp
maheshkulal.547@gmail.com