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        <b>I think inside, outside, and about the box itself.</b>
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        I thrive at the intersection of cultures, translating across perspectives to discover new ideas. My elementary school was on a Native American reservation where I was “the other Indian.” Early in life, I understood the nuances of personal identity which primed me for my second career in graphic design.
        <br><br>The pursuit of mastery fuels everything I do. As a software engineer, I didn’t just write code; I crafted it to be efficient and elegantly formatted, making it intuitive for other developers. This attention to typography is now at the heart of my practice as a designer. My creative process is a synthesis of research, conversational insights, strategy, and empathy to connect with my audience.
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 <b><a href="https://files.cargocollective.com/c1603295/Shakeel_Mohamed_resume_2024.pdf" target="_blank">View my résumé here.</a></b>
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        <b>“The best way to predict the future is to create it”</b><br>
        — Peter Drucker (attributed)<p></p>
        <b>I’m inspired by</b><br>
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            <li>Underdogs</li>
            <li>Walking</li>
            <li>Conversations</li>
            <li>Music</li>
            <li>Warmth</li>
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        <b>Reminders to myself</b><br>
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            <li>Focus intensely, rest completely.</li>
            <li>Take more (design) risks.</li><li>Explore more ideas than required.</li>
            <li>Design is a spiritual practice.</li>
            <li>When in doubt, talk it out.</li>
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        <b>A few of my design heroes:</b><br>
        Debbie Millman, Wael Morcos, Brian Collins, Louise Sandhaus, Chris Do, and April Greiman.
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