Designer & Maker

I'm Darshan Gajara – a designer & maker living in Berlin. I've been helping startups and scale-ups turn messy ideas into thoughtful products for over a decade.

I’m currently building Beanpresso to uncover what your coffee taste says about you, and With a View to turn new tabs into mini-vacations.

I’ve also been curating the best design ideas & resources on Product Disrupt for 9+ years.

Product Disrupt

Curated resources to learn product design from the best of internet.

Resources

Guide to your DIY design education. Whether you're just starting out or already a PRO, there's always something you can learn. The resources listed here are going to remain relevant at all stages of your career.

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Newsletter

Half-monthly newsletter with curated stories on design and technology, resources to build digital products & side projects, case studies, portfolio inspiration and occasional deals.

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Blog

Inspiration gallery for digital design. Curated every week with the best of user interfaces, interaction design and side-projects to highlight those creating great work and inspiring others.

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With a View

Making you fall in love with the breathtaking beauty of our planet, all over again ✦

Browser Extension

Free browser extension that turns every new tab into a mini-vacation — stunning views, calming city walks & Pomodoro focus. Loved by 10,000+ Chrome & Edge users escaping the ordinary every day.

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Travel Discovery Portal

Discover hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars, and hidden spots with breathtaking views. Escape the ordinary and see the world differently.

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Conversations

Interview series with the most inspiring creators on the internet. It’s an effort to dig deeper into their lives and learn from their work process.

Written Interviews

I started interviewing creators – designers, founders, writers, photographers, illustrators, etc. on my personal blog back in 2015. So far I've interviewed 20 creators including the likes of Paul Jarvis and Spencer Fry amongst others.

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Consistent Creators

In this video format, I sit down with inspiring creators who have been creating consistently on the internet to gain practical insights from their journeys.

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From The Blog

I use writing as an outlet to express my ideas and bring my thoughts to life. I discovered my love for writing when I first started writing online in 2012 to learn WordPress. I've been writing about design, side-projects, communities, personal growth and travel ever since.

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Five Reasons Why I Love Berlin

Nov 30, 2024  - Self-reflection • Travel

One Month into the Creative Break

Nov 8, 2024  - Self-reflection • Sabbatical

AI is Replacing Graphic Design Jobs

Jan 9, 2023  - Future of Work • AI

How Hygraph Organizes Projects in Figma

Mar 28, 2021  - Design Tools • Guide

Four Lessons from 4 Years of Side Project

Jan 21, 2021  - Side Project • Self-reflection

How to Get Started in Freelancing

May 8, 2020  - Freelance • Guide

A Series of Many Failures

May 22, 2017  - Self-reflection • Transparency
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