Farham Alipanah
@farhamalipanah.bsky.social
Brand Identity Designer
Co-founder of @woobagency.bsky.social
📬Email: farhamalipanah@hotmail.com
🌐 www.farham.ir
Co-founder of @woobagency.bsky.social
📬Email: farhamalipanah@hotmail.com
🌐 www.farham.ir
On AI features AI tools inside Affinity sped me up but some advanced features like image generation and background removal are behind Canva Pro. I used those for fast background cleanup and it reduced delivery time.
December 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On AI features AI tools inside Affinity sped me up but some advanced features like image generation and background removal are behind Canva Pro. I used those for fast background cleanup and it reduced delivery time.
On export and compatibility I worked on files that needed PSD PDF and AI exports. Compatibility with common formats and the ability to export into the Canva ecosystem made handoff much smoother. That is a big plus for team collaboration.
December 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On export and compatibility I worked on files that needed PSD PDF and AI exports. Compatibility with common formats and the ability to export into the Canva ecosystem made handoff much smoother. That is a big plus for team collaboration.
Tool workflow note When I switch from vector persona to pixel persona non destructive layers and fast switching let me test ideas without fearing detail loss. The Pen and Node tools are precise and pixel tools like RAW development and live filters cut editing time.
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Tool workflow note When I switch from vector persona to pixel persona non destructive layers and fast switching let me test ideas without fearing detail loss. The Pen and Node tools are precise and pixel tools like RAW development and live filters cut editing time.
Staying updated in design means understanding trends, testing new tools, and learning the principles that shape user behavior. Static design quickly loses value and cannot support any brand for long.
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Staying updated in design means understanding trends, testing new tools, and learning the principles that shape user behavior. Static design quickly loses value and cannot support any brand for long.
User research, a clear brief, asking the right questions, and analyzing competitors are the elements that elevate a designer from basic to professional. The more awareness you have, the less personal taste interferes.
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
User research, a clear brief, asking the right questions, and analyzing competitors are the elements that elevate a designer from basic to professional. The more awareness you have, the less personal taste interferes.
Most conflicts between designers and clients start from the inability to understand the real need. Clients want solutions, not personal art pieces. A designer succeeds when they solve problems instead of following personal taste.
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Most conflicts between designers and clients start from the inability to understand the real need. Clients want solutions, not personal art pieces. A designer succeeds when they solve problems instead of following personal taste.
Reposted by Farham Alipanah
I usually split my SEO budget between content, keyword research, and backlinks. For link-building, I rely on buylink pro — it helps me spot the best opportunities and track them easily, making every pound count.
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I usually split my SEO budget between content, keyword research, and backlinks. For link-building, I rely on buylink pro — it helps me spot the best opportunities and track them easily, making every pound count.
It's a good strategy, thanks for sharing it with us.
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
It's a good strategy, thanks for sharing it with us.
Presenting aesthetics alone is not enough. Show how the design solves a business problem, what message it conveys, and which metrics it will impact.
December 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Presenting aesthetics alone is not enough. Show how the design solves a business problem, what message it conveys, and which metrics it will impact.
Take written communication seriously. Verbal meetings help but document contracts, estimates, and key decisions to avoid misunderstandings.
December 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Take written communication seriously. Verbal meetings help but document contracts, estimates, and key decisions to avoid misunderstandings.
Lack of structured feedback leads to long unfocused revisions. Define a feedback framework: usability, messaging, priorities, and constraints.
December 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Lack of structured feedback leads to long unfocused revisions. Define a feedback framework: usability, messaging, priorities, and constraints.
Assuming the client’s taste is risky. Instead of guessing, request references and reasons, and support choices with data.
December 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Assuming the client’s taste is risky. Instead of guessing, request references and reasons, and support choices with data.
Not understanding the business goal means the designer ignores technical requirements or expected outcomes. Before designing, always ask about business value and success metrics.
December 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Not understanding the business goal means the designer ignores technical requirements or expected outcomes. Before designing, always ask about business value and success metrics.
8. Cultural/localization
When scaling internationally, adapt symbols, tone and messaging to local contexts to avoid misinterpretation.
When scaling internationally, adapt symbols, tone and messaging to local contexts to avoid misinterpretation.
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
8. Cultural/localization
When scaling internationally, adapt symbols, tone and messaging to local contexts to avoid misinterpretation.
When scaling internationally, adapt symbols, tone and messaging to local contexts to avoid misinterpretation.
6. Technical constraints
Designers should validate ideas with engineers early — what looks great on paper must be feasible in production.
7. Measuring brand impact
Set KPIs (awareness, engagement, conversions) before launch to know if design moves the needle.
Designers should validate ideas with engineers early — what looks great on paper must be feasible in production.
7. Measuring brand impact
Set KPIs (awareness, engagement, conversions) before launch to know if design moves the needle.
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
6. Technical constraints
Designers should validate ideas with engineers early — what looks great on paper must be feasible in production.
7. Measuring brand impact
Set KPIs (awareness, engagement, conversions) before launch to know if design moves the needle.
Designers should validate ideas with engineers early — what looks great on paper must be feasible in production.
7. Measuring brand impact
Set KPIs (awareness, engagement, conversions) before launch to know if design moves the needle.
4. Originality vs. usability
Stand out, but don’t confuse users. Balance uniqueness with familiar patterns that help users act.
5. Cross-functional collaboration
Design, product, dev and marketing need a shared language. Define decision rights early to avoid scope drift.
Stand out, but don’t confuse users. Balance uniqueness with familiar patterns that help users act.
5. Cross-functional collaboration
Design, product, dev and marketing need a shared language. Define decision rights early to avoid scope drift.
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
4. Originality vs. usability
Stand out, but don’t confuse users. Balance uniqueness with familiar patterns that help users act.
5. Cross-functional collaboration
Design, product, dev and marketing need a shared language. Define decision rights early to avoid scope drift.
Stand out, but don’t confuse users. Balance uniqueness with familiar patterns that help users act.
5. Cross-functional collaboration
Design, product, dev and marketing need a shared language. Define decision rights early to avoid scope drift.
3. Design systems & scalability
Brands grow — without a system (colors, type, components) you’ll pay for fixes later. Start modular.
Brands grow — without a system (colors, type, components) you’ll pay for fixes later. Start modular.
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
3. Design systems & scalability
Brands grow — without a system (colors, type, components) you’ll pay for fixes later. Start modular.
Brands grow — without a system (colors, type, components) you’ll pay for fixes later. Start modular.
2. Consistency across touchpoints
A good logo isn’t enough. Website, packaging, social and offline must follow the same visual and verbal rules to build trust.
A good logo isn’t enough. Website, packaging, social and offline must follow the same visual and verbal rules to build trust.
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
2. Consistency across touchpoints
A good logo isn’t enough. Website, packaging, social and offline must follow the same visual and verbal rules to build trust.
A good logo isn’t enough. Website, packaging, social and offline must follow the same visual and verbal rules to build trust.
1. Vague brief
Many projects start with an unclear brief. Before designing, answer: who is the audience, what problem are we solving, and what business outcome is required?
Many projects start with an unclear brief. Before designing, answer: who is the audience, what problem are we solving, and what business outcome is required?
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
1. Vague brief
Many projects start with an unclear brief. Before designing, answer: who is the audience, what problem are we solving, and what business outcome is required?
Many projects start with an unclear brief. Before designing, answer: who is the audience, what problem are we solving, and what business outcome is required?
The Ultimate Solution
A stable brand is one that:
✔ Controls cash flow
✔ Cuts unnecessary costs
✔ Diversifies revenue
✔ Uses smart pricing
✔ Makes data-driven decisions
A stable brand is one that:
✔ Controls cash flow
✔ Cuts unnecessary costs
✔ Diversifies revenue
✔ Uses smart pricing
✔ Makes data-driven decisions
November 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The Ultimate Solution
A stable brand is one that:
✔ Controls cash flow
✔ Cuts unnecessary costs
✔ Diversifies revenue
✔ Uses smart pricing
✔ Makes data-driven decisions
A stable brand is one that:
✔ Controls cash flow
✔ Cuts unnecessary costs
✔ Diversifies revenue
✔ Uses smart pricing
✔ Makes data-driven decisions