HI, I’M MILAN KORDESTANI

I use design as a tool for progress—helping purpose-driven companies and startups tell powerful stories, build trust, and move culture forward.

Guiding Every Design Decision

I approach every project with a focus on clarity, empathy, and impact, ensuring that user needs and goals come first. My work balances thoughtful strategy, human-centered aesthetics, and practical functionality to create experiences that are both meaningful and engaging.

Designing With People in Mind

I ground every decision in ethnographic research and human-centered insights to create experiences that truly resonate with users.

Empowering Purpose-Driven Work

I focus on solutions that support non-profits and mission-driven startups, ensuring design amplifies impact and accessibility.

Prioritizing Ethical AI

I integrate AI thoughtfully and responsibly, creating tools that are transparent, accountable, and aligned with users’ best interests.

Want to Start a Conversation?

I thrive on collaborating with fellow designers, exploring new approaches, and discussing the craft of design. Please reach out:
I’m always excited to talk shop and exchange insights about process, strategy, and creativity.

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Commonly Asked Questions

What is the core philosophy that drives Milan Kordestani's design work?

Milan Kordestani believes in the importance of thoughtful design in the AI era. His philosophy is to use design as a tool for progress, ensuring that every project is approached with a focus on clarity, empathy, and impact to help purpose-driven companies tell powerful stories and build trust.

What specific design services and expertise does his portfolio highlight?

The portfolio showcases his work in digital product design, which includes designing websites, platforms, and tools that balance user needs, visual clarity, and strategic impact for companies like Nota and Audo.

What three principles guide Milan's design decisions?

Milan Kordestani is guided by a rigorous set of principles, working to ensure that every design decision balances thoughtful strategy, human-centered aesthetics, and practical functionality to create experiences that are both meaningful and engaging for the end-user.

How does Milan prioritize ethical considerations in his portfolio work?

Milan Kordestani is dedicated to ethical practices. He focuses on solutions that support mission-driven startups and non-profits, integrating AI thoughtfully and responsibly to create tools that are transparent, accountable, and aligned with users' best interests.

Which organizations are featured as examples in his digital product design showcase?

The portfolio features his work as a Product Lead for Nota and Audo, as well as website development for organizations such as Synaptive Medical, Kindest, Narratives, and the Iranian-American Legal Defence Fund.