Redefining the Future of Finance through Strategic Design

iF Design Award-winning Leader specializing in high-stakes FinTech and Web3 ecosystems. Bridging the gap between complex institutional logic and premium user experiences.

Works

Platform
Bullish Exchange: Redefining the Trading Journey
Leading the end-to-end redesign of the Bullish Exchange, focusing on intuitive onboarding, a dynamic homepage, and a high-performance buy/sell experience across web and mobile.
Impacts
• Optimized User Conversion
• Streamlined Transactional UX
• Seamless Cross-Platform Mobility
🔒 Restricted
web
Bullish Custody: Assets Management
Architecting high-security workflows for institutional asset management, including sophisticated coin management and governance features to ensure transparency and trust.
Impacts
• Enhanced Operational Clarity
• Streamlined Security Workflows
• Scalable Governance Framework
🔒 Restricted
platform
Bullish Design System: Foundation
Transforming fragmented foundations into a robust design system by redefining color and typography frameworks for global product scalability and team efficiency.
Impacts
• Scalable & Consistent System
• Increased Team Velocity
• Accelerated Delivery Lifecycle
🔒 Restricted
aPP
Smart Access App
The Smart Access App utilizes dynamic and temporary QR codes to differentiate between staff and guests, enabling companies to manage access easily and efficiently.
Impacts
・Client Satisfaction: +77.5%
・Maintenance Costs: -50%
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WEB
24/7 Booking Platform
A round-the-clock online booking platform that allows users to effortlessly reserve facilities such as meeting rooms, yoga studios, restaurants, and so much more.
Impacts
・Flexible Modules
・Maintenance Costs: -50%
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Talent wins games
Teamwork wins the championships
Let’s team up
info@chakmandesign.com

APP & WEB
Bullish Exchange: Redefining the Trading Journey
Leading the end-to-end redesign of the Bullish Exchange, focusing on intuitive onboarding, a dynamic homepage, and a high-performance buy/sell experience across web and mobile.
Impacts
• Optimized User Conversion
• Streamlined Transactional UX
• Seamless Cross-Platform Mobility
🔒 Restricted
web
Bullish Custody: Assets Management
Architecting high-security workflows for institutional asset management, including sophisticated coin management and governance features to ensure transparency and trust.
Impacts
• Enhanced Operational Clarity
• Streamlined Security Workflows
• Scalable Governance Framework
🔒 Restricted
platform
Bullish Design System:
Foundation
Transforming fragmented foundations into a robust design system by redefining color and typography frameworks for global product scalability and team efficiency.
Impacts
• Scalable & Consistent System
• Increased Team Velocity
• Accelerated Delivery Lifecycle
🔒 Restricted
aPP
Smart Access App
The Smart Access App utilizes dynamic and temporary QR codes to differentiate between staff and guests, enabling companies to manage access easily and efficiently.
Impacts
• Client Satisfaction: +77.5%
• Maintenance Costs: -50%
🔗 Learn More
WEB
24/7 Booking Platform
A round-the-clock online booking platform that allows users to effortlessly reserve facilities such as meeting rooms, yoga studios, restaurants, and so much more.
Results
• Flexible Modules
• Maintenance Costs: -50%
🔗 Learn More
Talent wins games
Teamwork wins the championships
Let’s team up
info@chakmandesign.com

APP & WEB
Bullish Exchange: Redefining the Trading Journey
Leading the end-to-end redesign of the Bullish Exchange, focusing on intuitive onboarding, a dynamic homepage, and a high-performance buy/sell experience across web and mobile.
Impacts
• Optimized User Conversion
• Streamlined Transactional UX
• Seamless Cross-Platform Mobility
🔒 Restricted
web
Bullish Custody: Assets Management
Architecting high-security workflows for institutional asset management, including sophisticated coin management and governance features to ensure transparency and trust.
Impacts
• Enhanced Operational Clarity
• Streamlined Security Workflows
• Scalable Governance Framework
🔒 Restricted
platform
Bullish Design System:
Foundation
Transforming fragmented foundations into a robust design system by redefining color and typography frameworks for global product scalability and team efficiency.
Impacts
• Scalable & Consistent System
• Increased Team Velocity
• Accelerated Delivery Lifecycle
🔒 Restricted
aPP
Smart Access App
The Smart Access App utilizes dynamic and temporary QR codes to differentiate between staff and guests, enabling companies to manage access easily and efficiently.
Impacts
• Client Satisfaction: +77.5%
• Maintenance Costs: -50%
🔗 Learn More
WEB
24/7 Booking Platform
A round-the-clock online booking platform that allows users to effortlessly reserve facilities such as meeting rooms, yoga studios, restaurants, and so much more.
Results
• Flexible Modules
• Maintenance Costs: -50%
🔗 Learn More
Talent wins games
Teamwork wins the championships
Let’s team up
info@chakmandesign.com

About Me

Background

I am a seasoned Design Leader dedicated to architecting trust in the complex world of 🏦 FinTech and Web3. From leading creative teams in top agencies to serving as the sole design authority at Bullish, I’ve spent the last decade transforming intricate institutional logic into premium, award-winning user experiences.

I believe that in high-stakes industries, design is the ultimate bridge between security and adoption. My approach fuses data-driven strategy with the aesthetic precision that earned me the🎖️ iF Design Award.

As a Leader, I thrive on "0 to 1" challenges—whether it's architecting scalable design systems that halve maintenance costs or mentoring teams to achieve a 75% boost in client satisfaction. My focus is singular: delivering measurable business impact through design excellence.

Expertise

・Design Strategy & User-Centric Discovery
・Scalable Design Systems & Architecture
・Institutional-Grade Product Craftsmanship
・Design Leadership & Mentorship

Experience

・Sr. UX Designer, Bullish , 2024-Present
・Sr. UX/UI Design Manager, Technine, 2021-2024
・Sr. UX/UI Designer, DigiSalad, 2020-2021
・Dig. Designer, Sedgwick Richardson, 2019-2020
・Art Director, cccdi, 2014-2018

Résumé

My Other Facets

🎬 Cinephilia

Films

Favorites include Conclave, The Zone of Interest, Monster, The Whale, Parasite, Arrival, Whiplash, The Social Network, The Lives of Others, and Good Will Hunting.

TV Shows

Enjoys House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, Mindhunter, Big Bang Theory, Rick and Morty, and Bojack Horseman.

📚 Bookworm

Recently read: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, Taming the Blue Sheep, Shoe Dog, Nothing to Envy, Guns, Germs, and Steel, and Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite.

🥊 Amateur Boxer

Embarked on my boxing journey inspired by the tenacity and skill of Khabib Nurmagomedov (MMA Fighter), Manny Pacquiao (Boxer), and
Rico Verhoeven (Kickboxer).

🎸 Music Nerd

All time favorites: Radiohead, Massive Attack, Alt-J, The Maccabees, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Toe, and Chochukmo.

🤖 Techie

Always playing with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, OpenArt, Framer, Notion, and Heptabase.

True Stories on LinkedIn

Eric Wu

Digital Director, Sedgwick Richardson

Digital Director,
Sedgwick Richardson

CK is a true team player who combines precision problem-solving with the rare ability to elevate those around him. Any organization would be so fortunate to have him as a part of their team…

You can count on CK to bring his best each day while fostering an invigorating spirit of collaboration. I give my highest, most heartfelt recommendation.

CK is a true team player who combines precision problem-solving with the rare ability to elevate those around him. Any organization would be so fortunate to have him as a part of their team…

You can count on CK to bring his best each day while fostering an invigorating spirit of collaboration. I give my highest, most heartfelt recommendation.

Team Player

Problem-solver

Xenia Chiung

UX Designer, Technine

UX Designer,
Technine

CK's leadership style is very open-minded, willing to empower team members and provide them with opportunities to shine, while also offering key guiding suggestions on the side…

He values the status of each individual and fosters excellent communication within the teams he is part of.

CK's leadership style is very open-minded, willing to empower team members and provide them with opportunities to shine, while also offering key guiding suggestions on the side…

He values the status of each individual and fosters excellent communication within the teams he is part of.

Open-minded

Excellent Communication

Karin Yu

Product Designer, Revolut

Product Designer,
Revolut

As my former mentor, CK played a vital role in my early career, providing valuable advice and sparking innovative product thinking...

CK's mentorship style is empowering. He facilitates knowledge sharing, builds networks, and provides essential resources, allowing junior designers to explore new territories with confidence.

As my former mentor, CK played a vital role in my early career, providing valuable advice and sparking innovative product thinking...

CK's mentorship style is empowering. He facilitates knowledge sharing, builds networks, and provides essential resources, allowing junior designers to explore new territories with confidence.

Empowering

Knowledge sharing

FRIENDLY & PRACTICAL EBOOK

The UI Design Blueprint

The fun, friendly, and hands-on ebook that takes you from a blank Figma canvas to a complete, portfolio-ready homepage. Finally, a UI design book you'll actually finish.

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Talent wins games.
Teamwork wins the championships.

Let’s team up.

info@chakmandesign.com

Redefining the Future of Finance through Strategic Design